As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for C Programmer in Alexandria, KY is $86,993, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,673 weekly, or $7,249 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 Alexandria, KY vary widely, spanning from $70,927 to $100,365. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($78,584) and 75th percentile ($93,992), while top earners (90th percentile) make $100,365 per year. This $15,408 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, Alexandria C Programmer often earn 3.0% 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 $70,927 Alexandria, KY July 01, 2026
25th Percentile C Programmer Salary $78,584 Alexandria, KY July 01, 2026
50th Percentile C Programmer Salary $86,993 Alexandria, KY July 01, 2026
75th Percentile C Programmer Salary $93,992 Alexandria, KY July 01, 2026
90th Percentile C Programmer Salary $100,365 Alexandria, KY 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 Alexandria, KY. The base salary for C Programmer ranges from $78,584 to $93,992 with the average base salary of $86,993. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,163 to $98,902 with the average total cash compensation of $89,357.

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About Alexandria, Kentucky    Alexandria is a home rule-class city in Campbell County, Kentucky, in the United States. Along with Newport, it is one of the dual seats of the county....More

Alexandria, Kentucky  area prices were up 1.1% from a year ago

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