As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for C Programmer in Appleton, WI is $86,879, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,671 weekly, or $7,240 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 Appleton, WI vary widely, spanning from $70,834 to $100,233. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($78,481) and 75th percentile ($93,869), while top earners (90th percentile) make $100,233 per year. This $15,388 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, Appleton C Programmer often earn 1.6% lower than national averages. However, Appleton currently ranks 477 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 $70,834 Appleton, WI July 01, 2026
25th Percentile C Programmer Salary $78,481 Appleton, WI July 01, 2026
50th Percentile C Programmer Salary $86,879 Appleton, WI July 01, 2026
75th Percentile C Programmer Salary $93,869 Appleton, WI July 01, 2026
90th Percentile C Programmer Salary $100,233 Appleton, WI 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 Appleton, WI. The base salary for C Programmer ranges from $78,481 to $93,869 with the average base salary of $86,879. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,064 to $98,773 with the average total cash compensation of $89,240.

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About Appleton, Wisconsin    Appleton is a city in Outagamie (mostly), Calumet, and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated on the....More

Appleton, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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