C Programmer Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

C Programmer Salary in Washington, DC

How much does a C Programmer make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a C Programmer in Washington, DC is $98,223. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $89,643 to $107,752, with most professionals earning between $81,831 and $116,427.

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C Programmer Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile C Programmer Salary $81,831 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile C Programmer Salary $89,643 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile C Programmer Salary $98,223 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile C Programmer Salary $107,752 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile C Programmer Salary $116,427 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25% $89,643 10% $81,831 90% $116,427 75% $107,752 $98,223 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

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    Java Developer, Sr.

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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107752
98223

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89643
107752
98223
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of C Programmer in Washington, DC. The base salary for C Programmer ranges from $89,643 to $107,752 with the average base salary of $98,223. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $89,643 to $107,752 with the average total cash compensation of $98,223.

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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