Hourly Wage for Entry Level Programmer Salary in the United States

Hourly Wage for Entry Level Programmer Salary

How much does an Entry Level Programmer make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for an Entry Level Programmer in the United States is $41 as of February 27, 2023, but the salary range typically falls between $36 and $46. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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    Applications Systems Programmer I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Entry Level Programmer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Applications Systems Programmer III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
36
46
41

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
37
48
42
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Entry Level Programmer in the United States. The average hourly rate for Entry Level Programmer ranges from $36 to $46 with the average hourly pay of $41. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $37 to $48 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $42.

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