As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for C Programmer in Fargo, ND is $86,445, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,662 weekly, or $7,204 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for C Programmer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for C Programmer in Fargo, ND vary widely, spanning from $70,489 to $99,744. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($78,093) and 75th percentile ($93,406), while top earners (90th percentile) make $99,744 per year. This $15,313 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, Fargo C Programmer often earn 2.5% lower than national averages. However, Fargo currently ranks 518 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 $70,489 Fargo, ND April 01, 2026
25th Percentile C Programmer Salary $78,093 Fargo, ND April 01, 2026
50th Percentile C Programmer Salary $86,445 Fargo, ND April 01, 2026
75th Percentile C Programmer Salary $93,406 Fargo, ND April 01, 2026
90th Percentile C Programmer Salary $99,744 Fargo, ND April 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 Fargo, ND. The base salary for C Programmer ranges from $78,093 to $93,406 with the average base salary of $86,445. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,206 to $101,617 with the average total cash compensation of $92,598.

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