How much does a C Programmer make in Chattanooga, TN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a C Programmer in Chattanooga, TN is $80,472. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $73,442 to $88,278, with most professionals earning between $67,042 and $95,385.

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C Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile C Programmer Salary $67,042 Chattanooga,TN April 01, 2025
25th Percentile C Programmer Salary $73,442 Chattanooga,TN April 01, 2025
50th Percentile C Programmer Salary $80,472 Chattanooga,TN April 01, 2025
75th Percentile C Programmer Salary $88,278 Chattanooga,TN April 01, 2025
90th Percentile C Programmer Salary $95,385 Chattanooga,TN April 01, 2025
25% $73,442 10% $67,042 90% $95,385 75% $88,278 $80,472 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 Chattanooga, TN. The base salary for C Programmer ranges from $73,442 to $88,278 with the average base salary of $80,472. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,442 to $88,278 with the average total cash compensation of $80,472.

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About Chattanooga, Tennessee    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 144.6 square miles (374.4 km2), of which 137.1 square miles (355.2 km2) are....More

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