As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for C Programmer in Hilo, HI is $92,182, equivalent to $44 per hour, $1,773 weekly, or $7,682 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 Hilo, HI vary widely, spanning from $75,158 to $106,351. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($83,271) and 75th percentile ($99,598), while top earners (90th percentile) make $106,351 per year. This $16,327 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, Hilo C Programmer often earn 1.8% higher than national averages. However, Hilo currently ranks 269 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 $75,158 Hilo, HI July 01, 2026
25th Percentile C Programmer Salary $83,271 Hilo, HI July 01, 2026
50th Percentile C Programmer Salary $92,182 Hilo, HI July 01, 2026
75th Percentile C Programmer Salary $99,598 Hilo, HI July 01, 2026
90th Percentile C Programmer Salary $106,351 Hilo, HI July 01, 2026
25% $83,271 10% $75,158 90% $106,351 75% $99,598 $92,182 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 Hilo, HI. The base salary for C Programmer ranges from $83,271 to $99,598 with the average base salary of $92,182. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $79,646 to $104,801 with the average total cash compensation of $94,686.

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About Hilo, Hawaii    Hilo (/ˈhiːloʊ/; Hawaiian pronunciation: [ˈhilo]) is the largest town and census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, which....More

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