As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for C Programmer in Anchorage, AK is $98,176, equivalent to $47 per hour, $1,888 weekly, or $8,181 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 Anchorage, AK vary widely, spanning from $80,045 to $113,266. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($88,685) and 75th percentile ($106,075), while top earners (90th percentile) make $113,266 per year. This $17,390 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, Anchorage C Programmer often earn 1.0% higher than national averages. However, Anchorage currently ranks 103 statewide for C Programmer job salary. 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 $80,045 Anchorage, AK July 01, 2026
25th Percentile C Programmer Salary $88,685 Anchorage, AK July 01, 2026
50th Percentile C Programmer Salary $98,176 Anchorage, AK July 01, 2026
75th Percentile C Programmer Salary $106,075 Anchorage, AK July 01, 2026
90th Percentile C Programmer Salary $113,266 Anchorage, AK July 01, 2026
25% $88,685 10% $80,045 90% $113,266 75% $106,075 $98,176 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 Anchorage, AK. The base salary for C Programmer ranges from $88,685 to $106,075 with the average base salary of $98,176. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $84,825 to $111,616 with the average total cash compensation of $100,843.

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About Anchorage, Alaska    Anchorage (officially called the Municipality of Anchorage; Dena'ina: Dgheyaytnu) is a unified home rule municipality in the U.S. state of Alaska. Wit....More

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