How Much Does a C Programmer Make in Phoenix, AZ ? (2026 Salary Guide)

C Programmer Salary in Phoenix, AZ

As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for C Programmer in Phoenix, AZ is $88,699, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,706 weekly, or $7,392 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 Phoenix, AZ vary widely, spanning from $72,327 to $102,344. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($80,129) and 75th percentile ($95,841), while top earners (90th percentile) make $102,344 per year. This $15,712 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, Phoenix C Programmer often earn 1.4% lower than national averages. However, Phoenix currently ranks 394 statewide for C Programmer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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C Programmer Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile C Programmer Salary $72,327 Phoenix, AZ April 01, 2026
25th Percentile C Programmer Salary $80,129 Phoenix, AZ April 01, 2026
50th Percentile C Programmer Salary $88,699 Phoenix, AZ April 01, 2026
75th Percentile C Programmer Salary $95,841 Phoenix, AZ April 01, 2026
90th Percentile C Programmer Salary $102,344 Phoenix, AZ April 01, 2026
25% $80,129 10% $72,327 90% $102,344 75% $95,841 $88,699 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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    C Programmer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Phoenix, Arizona    Phoenix is in the southwestern United States, in the south-central portion of Arizona; about halfway between Tucson to the southeast and Flagstaff to ....More

Phoenix, Arizona  area prices were up 2.2% from a year ago

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