How much does a C Programmer make in Schenectady, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a C Programmer in Schenectady, NY is $89,804. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $81,959 to $98,516, with most professionals earning between $74,817 and $106,448.

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C Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile C Programmer Salary $74,817 Schenectady,NY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile C Programmer Salary $81,959 Schenectady,NY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile C Programmer Salary $89,804 Schenectady,NY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile C Programmer Salary $98,516 Schenectady,NY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile C Programmer Salary $106,448 Schenectady,NY April 01, 2025
25% $81,959 10% $74,817 90% $106,448 75% $98,516 $89,804 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 Schenectady, New York    Schenectady (/skəˈnɛktədi/) is a city in Schenectady County, New York, United States, of which it is the county seat. As of the 2010 census, the city....More

Schenectady, New York  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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