As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Programmer in Madison, WI is $95,521, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,837 weekly, or $7,960 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 Madison, WI vary widely, spanning from $77,892 to $110,219. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($86,293) and 75th percentile ($103,215), while top earners (90th percentile) make $110,219 per year. This $16,922 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, Madison Entry Level Programmer often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Madison currently ranks 406 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 $77,892 Madison, WI May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $86,293 Madison, WI May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $95,521 Madison, WI May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $103,215 Madison, WI May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $110,219 Madison, WI May 01, 2026
25% $86,293 10% $77,892 90% $110,219 75% $103,215 $95,521 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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