As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Programming Engineer in Orem, UT is $132,379, equivalent to $64 per hour, $2,546 weekly, or $11,032 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 Orem, UT vary widely, spanning from $112,132 to $153,832. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($121,781) and 75th percentile ($143,608), while top earners (90th percentile) make $153,832 per year. This $21,827 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, Orem Programming Engineer often earn 2.7% lower than national averages. However, Orem currently ranks 639 statewide for Programming Engineer 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
Programming Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Programming Engineer Salary $112,132 Orem, UT April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Programming Engineer Salary $121,781 Orem, UT April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Programming Engineer Salary $132,379 Orem, UT April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Programming Engineer Salary $143,608 Orem, UT April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Programming Engineer Salary $153,832 Orem, UT 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 Orem, Utah    Orem is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States, in the northern part of the state. It is adjacent to Provo, Lindon, and Vineyard and is about 45 m....More

Orem, Utah  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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