How much does a Junior Programmer make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Junior Programmer in the United States is $86,293. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $78,808 to $95,534, with most professionals earning between $71,993 and $103,948.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Junior Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Junior Programmer Salary $71,993 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Junior Programmer Salary $78,808 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Junior Programmer Salary $86,293 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Junior Programmer Salary $95,534 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Junior Programmer Salary $103,948 US March 01, 2025
25% $78,808 10% $71,993 90% $103,948 75% $95,534 $86,293 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Junior Programmer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Software Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Junior Programmer in the United States. The base salary for Junior Programmer ranges from $78,808 to $95,534 with the average base salary of $86,293. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,699 to $98,744 with the average total cash compensation of $88,819.

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