As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for C Programmer in Flagstaff, AZ is $86,385, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,661 weekly, or $7,199 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 Flagstaff, AZ vary widely, spanning from $70,432 to $99,664. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($78,035) and 75th percentile ($93,336), while top earners (90th percentile) make $99,664 per year. This $15,301 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, Flagstaff C Programmer often earn 1.3% lower than national averages. However, Flagstaff currently ranks 504 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 $70,432 Flagstaff, AZ July 01, 2026
25th Percentile C Programmer Salary $78,035 Flagstaff, AZ July 01, 2026
50th Percentile C Programmer Salary $86,385 Flagstaff, AZ July 01, 2026
75th Percentile C Programmer Salary $93,336 Flagstaff, AZ July 01, 2026
90th Percentile C Programmer Salary $99,664 Flagstaff, AZ 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 Flagstaff, AZ. The base salary for C Programmer ranges from $78,035 to $93,336 with the average base salary of $86,385. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $74,638 to $98,211 with the average total cash compensation of $88,732.

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About Flagstaff, Arizona    Flagstaff is a city in and the county seat of Coconino County in northern Arizona, in the southwestern United States. In 2015, the city's estimated po....More

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