As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Programming Engineer in Afton, MI is $132,052, equivalent to $63 per hour, $2,539 weekly, or $11,004 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Programming Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Programming Engineer in Afton, MI vary widely, spanning from $111,856 to $153,452. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($121,480) and 75th percentile ($143,253), while top earners (90th percentile) make $153,452 per year. This $21,773 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Software Development, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Afton Programming Engineer often earn 5.6% lower than national averages. 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
Programming Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Programming Engineer Salary $111,856 Afton, MI April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Programming Engineer Salary $121,480 Afton, MI April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Programming Engineer Salary $132,052 Afton, MI April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Programming Engineer Salary $143,253 Afton, MI April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Programming Engineer Salary $153,452 Afton, MI April 01, 2026
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Engineers, as practitioners of engineering, are professionals who invent, design, analyze, build, and test machines, systems, structures and materials to fulfill objectives and requirements while considering the limitations imposed by practicality, regulation, safety, and cost. The word engineer (Latin ingeniator) is derived from the Latin words ingeniare ("to create, generate, contrive, devise") and ingenium ("cleverness"). The foundational qualifications of an engineer typically include a four-year bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, or in some jurisdictions, a master's degree in...

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About Afton, Michigan    Ellis Township is a civil township of Cheboygan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 596 at the 2010 census. According to the Unit....More

Afton, Michigan  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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