As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for C Programmer in Alabaster, AL is $82,453, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,586 weekly, or $6,871 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 Alabaster, AL vary widely, spanning from $67,226 to $95,127. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($74,482) and 75th percentile ($89,087), while top earners (90th percentile) make $95,127 per year. This $14,605 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, Alabaster C Programmer often earn 0.1% 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 $67,226 Alabaster, AL July 01, 2026
25th Percentile C Programmer Salary $74,482 Alabaster, AL July 01, 2026
50th Percentile C Programmer Salary $82,453 Alabaster, AL July 01, 2026
75th Percentile C Programmer Salary $89,087 Alabaster, AL July 01, 2026
90th Percentile C Programmer Salary $95,127 Alabaster, AL July 01, 2026
25% $74,482 10% $67,226 90% $95,127 75% $89,087 $82,453 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Alabaster, AL. The base salary for C Programmer ranges from $74,482 to $89,087 with the average base salary of $82,453. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,240 to $93,741 with the average total cash compensation of $84,693.

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About Alabaster, Alabama    Alabaster is a city and southern suburb of Birmingham in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. At the 2010 census, the population was 30,352. Accordi....More

Alabaster, Alabama  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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