How much does a Junior Programmer make in Madison, WI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Junior Programmer in Madison, WI is $84,999. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $77,626 to $94,101, with most professionals earning between $70,913 and $102,389.

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Junior Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Junior Programmer Salary $70,913 Madison,WI March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Junior Programmer Salary $77,626 Madison,WI March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Junior Programmer Salary $84,999 Madison,WI March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Junior Programmer Salary $94,101 Madison,WI March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Junior Programmer Salary $102,389 Madison,WI March 01, 2025
25% $77,626 10% $70,913 90% $102,389 75% $94,101 $84,999 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    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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87487
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Junior Programmer in Madison, WI. The base salary for Junior Programmer ranges from $77,626 to $94,101 with the average base salary of $84,999. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $79,489 to $97,263 with the average total cash compensation of $87,487.

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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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