As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for C Programmer in Afton, IA is $84,742, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,630 weekly, or $7,062 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for C Programmer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for C Programmer in Afton, IA vary widely, spanning from $69,092 to $97,768. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($76,550) and 75th percentile ($91,560), while top earners (90th percentile) make $97,768 per year. This $15,010 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Team Development or Agile, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Afton C Programmer often earn 1.4% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
C Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile C Programmer Salary $69,092 Afton, IA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile C Programmer Salary $76,550 Afton, IA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile C Programmer Salary $84,742 Afton, IA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile C Programmer Salary $91,560 Afton, IA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile C Programmer Salary $97,768 Afton, IA July 01, 2026
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What is a C Programmer ?

A programmer, developer ("dev"), coder, or software engineer is a person who creates computer software. The term computer programmer can refer to a specialist in one area of computers, or to a generalist who writes code for many kinds of software. One who practices, or professes, a formal approach to programming may also be known as a programmer analyst. On the other hand, "code monkey" is a derogatory term for a programmer who simply writes code without any involvement in the design or specifications. A programmer's primary computer language (Assembly, COBOL, C, C++, C#, Java, Lisp, Python, ...

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  1. This Job:

    C Programmer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Java Developer, Sr.

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of C Programmer in Afton, IA. The base salary for C Programmer ranges from $76,550 to $91,560 with the average base salary of $84,742. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,218 to $96,343 with the average total cash compensation of $87,044.

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About Afton, Iowa    Afton is a city in Union County, in southwestern Iowa, United States. The population was 845 at the 2010 census. Its peak of population was in 1880, a....More

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