As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior Computer Programmer in Pierre, SD is $93,305, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,794 weekly, or $7,775 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Senior Computer Programmer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Senior Computer Programmer in Pierre, SD vary widely, spanning from $77,891 to $104,460. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($85,237) and 75th percentile ($99,144), while top earners (90th percentile) make $104,460 per year. This $13,907 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Computer Science, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Pierre Senior Computer Programmer often earn 7.3% lower than national averages. However, Pierre currently ranks 808 statewide for Senior Computer 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
Senior Computer Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Computer Programmer Salary $77,891 Pierre, SD July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior Computer Programmer Salary $85,237 Pierre, SD July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior Computer Programmer Salary $93,305 Pierre, SD July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior Computer Programmer Salary $99,144 Pierre, SD July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior Computer Programmer Salary $104,460 Pierre, SD July 01, 2026
25% $85,237 10% $77,891 90% $104,460 75% $99,144 $93,305 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Pierre, South Dakota    Pierre (/pɪər/; Lakota: čhúŋkaške, "fort") is the capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the seat of Hughes County. The population was 13,646 a....More

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