As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for C Programmer in Eugene, OR is $89,411, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,719 weekly, or $7,451 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 Eugene, OR vary widely, spanning from $72,899 to $103,155. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($80,768) and 75th percentile ($96,605), while top earners (90th percentile) make $103,155 per year. This $15,837 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, Eugene C Programmer often earn 1.9% lower than national averages. However, Eugene currently ranks 361 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 $72,899 Eugene, OR July 01, 2026
25th Percentile C Programmer Salary $80,768 Eugene, OR July 01, 2026
50th Percentile C Programmer Salary $89,411 Eugene, OR July 01, 2026
75th Percentile C Programmer Salary $96,605 Eugene, OR July 01, 2026
90th Percentile C Programmer Salary $103,155 Eugene, OR July 01, 2026
25% $80,768 10% $72,899 90% $103,155 75% $96,605 $89,411 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 Eugene, OR. The base salary for C Programmer ranges from $80,768 to $96,605 with the average base salary of $89,411. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $77,252 to $101,652 with the average total cash compensation of $91,841.

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About Eugene, Oregon    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 43.74 square miles (113.29 km2), of which 43.72 square miles (113.23 km2) i....More

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