As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for SAS Programmer in Lexington, KY is $105,176, equivalent to $51 per hour, $2,023 weekly, or $8,765 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 Lexington, KY vary widely, spanning from $87,290 to $126,617. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($95,813) and 75th percentile ($116,399), while top earners (90th percentile) make $126,617 per year. This $20,586 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, Lexington SAS Programmer often earn 1.6% lower than national averages. However, Lexington currently ranks 664 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 $87,290 Lexington, KY November 01, 2026
25th Percentile SAS Programmer Salary $95,813 Lexington, KY November 01, 2026
50th Percentile SAS Programmer Salary $105,176 Lexington, KY November 01, 2026
75th Percentile SAS Programmer Salary $116,399 Lexington, KY November 01, 2026
90th Percentile SAS Programmer Salary $126,617 Lexington, KY November 01, 2026
25% $95,813 10% $87,290 90% $126,617 75% $116,399 $105,176 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Lexington, Kentucky    Lexington, consolidated with Fayette County and often denoted as Lexington-Fayette, is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 60th-largest city i....More

Lexington, Kentucky  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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