As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for R Programmer in Anchorage, AK is $96,673, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,859 weekly, or $8,056 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for R Programmer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for R Programmer in Anchorage, AK vary widely, spanning from $78,814 to $111,524. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($87,325) and 75th percentile ($104,447), while top earners (90th percentile) make $111,524 per year. This $17,122 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, Anchorage R Programmer often earn 1.0% higher than national averages. However, Anchorage currently ranks 103 statewide for R 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
R Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile R Programmer Salary $78,814 Anchorage, AK August 01, 2026
25th Percentile R Programmer Salary $87,325 Anchorage, AK August 01, 2026
50th Percentile R Programmer Salary $96,673 Anchorage, AK August 01, 2026
75th Percentile R Programmer Salary $104,447 Anchorage, AK August 01, 2026
90th Percentile R Programmer Salary $111,524 Anchorage, AK August 01, 2026
25% $87,325 10% $78,814 90% $111,524 75% $104,447 $96,673 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 R Programmer in Anchorage, AK. The base salary for R Programmer ranges from $87,325 to $104,447 with the average base salary of $96,673. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $94,307 to $122,630 with the average total cash compensation of $107,546.

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About Anchorage, Alaska    Anchorage (officially called the Municipality of Anchorage; Dena'ina: Dgheyaytnu) is a unified home rule municipality in the U.S. state of Alaska. Wit....More

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