As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for C Programmer in Minnetonka, MN is $93,131, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,791 weekly, or $7,761 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 Minnetonka, MN vary widely, spanning from $75,932 to $107,446. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($84,128) and 75th percentile ($100,624), while top earners (90th percentile) make $107,446 per year. This $16,496 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, Minnetonka C Programmer often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Minnetonka currently ranks 241 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 $75,932 Minnetonka, MN July 01, 2026
25th Percentile C Programmer Salary $84,128 Minnetonka, MN July 01, 2026
50th Percentile C Programmer Salary $93,131 Minnetonka, MN July 01, 2026
75th Percentile C Programmer Salary $100,624 Minnetonka, MN July 01, 2026
90th Percentile C Programmer Salary $107,446 Minnetonka, MN 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 Minnetonka, MN. The base salary for C Programmer ranges from $84,128 to $100,624 with the average base salary of $93,131. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,466 to $105,880 with the average total cash compensation of $95,661.

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About Minnetonka, Minnesota    Minnetonka (/ˌmɪnɪˈtɒŋkə/ MIN-i-TONG-kə) is a suburban city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, eight miles (13 km) west of Minneapolis. Th....More

Minnetonka, Minnesota  area prices were up 1.4% from a year ago

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