As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for C Programmer in Columbus, MS is $76,567, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,472 weekly, or $6,381 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 Columbus, MS vary widely, spanning from $62,426 to $88,336. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($69,165) and 75th percentile ($82,727), while top earners (90th percentile) make $88,336 per year. This $13,562 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, Columbus C Programmer often earn 4.4% lower than national averages. However, Columbus currently ranks 805 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 $62,426 Columbus, MS July 01, 2026
25th Percentile C Programmer Salary $69,165 Columbus, MS July 01, 2026
50th Percentile C Programmer Salary $76,567 Columbus, MS July 01, 2026
75th Percentile C Programmer Salary $82,727 Columbus, MS July 01, 2026
90th Percentile C Programmer Salary $88,336 Columbus, MS July 01, 2026
25% $69,165 10% $62,426 90% $88,336 75% $82,727 $76,567 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 Columbus, MS. The base salary for C Programmer ranges from $69,165 to $82,727 with the average base salary of $76,567. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,155 to $87,049 with the average total cash compensation of $78,647.

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About Columbus, Mississippi    The city is located approximately 10 mi (16 km) west of the Mississippi-Alabama state line along U.S. Route 82, U.S. Route 45, and numerous state high....More

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