As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for SAS Programmer in Columbus, GA is $100,449, equivalent to $48 per hour, $1,932 weekly, or $8,371 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for SAS Programmer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for SAS Programmer in Columbus, GA vary widely, spanning from $83,367 to $120,927. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($91,508) and 75th percentile ($111,168), while top earners (90th percentile) make $120,927 per year. This $19,660 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Statistical Analysis, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Columbus SAS Programmer often earn 8.3% lower than national averages. However, Columbus currently ranks 779 statewide for SAS 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
SAS Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile SAS Programmer Salary $83,367 Columbus, GA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile SAS Programmer Salary $91,508 Columbus, GA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile SAS Programmer Salary $100,449 Columbus, GA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile SAS Programmer Salary $111,168 Columbus, GA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile SAS Programmer Salary $120,927 Columbus, GA November 01, 2026
25% $91,508 10% $83,367 90% $120,927 75% $111,168 $100,449 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Columbus, Georgia    Columbus is one of Georgia's three Fall Line Cities, along with Augusta and Macon. The Fall Line is where the hilly lands of the Piedmont plateau meet....More

Columbus, Georgia  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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