As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Programmer in Kearney, NE is $90,278, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,736 weekly, or $7,523 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Entry Level Programmer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Programmer in Kearney, NE vary widely, spanning from $73,616 to $104,169. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($81,557) and 75th percentile ($97,549), while top earners (90th percentile) make $104,169 per year. This $15,992 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Application Development, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Kearney Entry Level Programmer often earn 1.2% lower than national averages. However, Kearney currently ranks 644 statewide for Entry Level Programmer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Entry Level Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $73,616 Kearney, NE May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $81,557 Kearney, NE May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $90,278 Kearney, NE May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $97,549 Kearney, NE May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $104,169 Kearney, NE May 01, 2026
25% $81,557 10% $73,616 90% $104,169 75% $97,549 $90,278 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Kearney, Nebraska    Kearney /ˈkɑːrni/ is a city in and the county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 30,787 at the 2010 census. It is hom....More

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