C Programmer Salary in Tacoma, Washington

C Programmer Salary in Tacoma, WA

How much does a C Programmer make in Tacoma, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a C Programmer in Tacoma, WA is $95,952. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $87,570 to $105,260, with most professionals earning between $79,939 and $113,735.

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10th Percentile C Programmer Salary $79,939 Tacoma,WA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile C Programmer Salary $87,570 Tacoma,WA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile C Programmer Salary $95,952 Tacoma,WA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile C Programmer Salary $105,260 Tacoma,WA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile C Programmer Salary $113,735 Tacoma,WA April 01, 2025
25% $87,570 10% $79,939 90% $113,735 75% $105,260 $95,952 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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    Java Developer, Sr.

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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105260
95952
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of C Programmer in Tacoma, WA. The base salary for C Programmer ranges from $87,570 to $105,260 with the average base salary of $95,952. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $87,570 to $105,260 with the average total cash compensation of $95,952.

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About Tacoma, Washington    Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washingto....More

Tacoma, Washington  area prices were up 2.8% from a year ago

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