As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for C Programmer in Dothan, AL is $77,100, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,483 weekly, or $6,425 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 Dothan, AL vary widely, spanning from $62,861 to $88,951. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($69,647) and 75th percentile ($83,304), while top earners (90th percentile) make $88,951 per year. This $13,657 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, Dothan C Programmer often earn 6.5% lower than national averages. However, Dothan currently ranks 804 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 $62,861 Dothan, AL July 01, 2026
25th Percentile C Programmer Salary $69,647 Dothan, AL July 01, 2026
50th Percentile C Programmer Salary $77,100 Dothan, AL July 01, 2026
75th Percentile C Programmer Salary $83,304 Dothan, AL July 01, 2026
90th Percentile C Programmer Salary $88,951 Dothan, AL 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 Dothan, AL. The base salary for C Programmer ranges from $69,647 to $83,304 with the average base salary of $77,100. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,615 to $87,655 with the average total cash compensation of $79,195.

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About Dothan, Alabama    Dothan /ˈdoʊθən/ is a city in Dale, Henry, and Houston counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is the county seat of Houston County and the seventh ....More

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