How much does a C Programmer make in Jackson, MS?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a C Programmer in Jackson, MS is $78,875. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $71,985 to $86,526, with most professionals earning between $65,712 and $93,493.

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C Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile C Programmer Salary $65,712 Jackson,MS April 01, 2025
25th Percentile C Programmer Salary $71,985 Jackson,MS April 01, 2025
50th Percentile C Programmer Salary $78,875 Jackson,MS April 01, 2025
75th Percentile C Programmer Salary $86,526 Jackson,MS April 01, 2025
90th Percentile C Programmer Salary $93,493 Jackson,MS April 01, 2025
25% $71,985 10% $65,712 90% $93,493 75% $86,526 $78,875 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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About Jackson, Mississippi    Jackson is located primarily in northeastern Hinds County, with small portions in Madison and Rankin counties. The Pearl River forms most of the easte....More

Jackson, Mississippi  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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