How much does a C Programmer make in Atlanta, GA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a C Programmer in Atlanta, GA is $87,689. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $74,228 to $98,888, with most professionals earning between $61,972 and $109,084.

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C Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile C Programmer Salary $61,972 Atlanta,GA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile C Programmer Salary $74,228 Atlanta,GA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile C Programmer Salary $87,689 Atlanta,GA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile C Programmer Salary $98,888 Atlanta,GA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile C Programmer Salary $109,084 Atlanta,GA March 01, 2025
25% $74,228 10% $61,972 90% $109,084 75% $98,888 $87,689 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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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Atlanta, GA. The base salary for C Programmer ranges from $74,228 to $98,888 with the average base salary of $87,689. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,553 to $100,749 with the average total cash compensation of $91,806.

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