Principal Programmer Salary in Gary, IN

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How much does a Principal Programmer make in Gary, IN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Programmer in Gary, IN is $181,618. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $165,453 to $199,988, with most professionals earning between $150,737 and $216,713.

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Average Salary Range for Principal Programmer in Gary, IN

Average Base Salary

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165453
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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198168
What is the average salary for Principal Programmer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Programmer in Gary, IN. The base salary for Principal Programmer ranges from $165,453 to $199,988 with the average base salary of $181,618. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $178,342 to $223,270 with the average total cash compensation of $198,168.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $181,618 $165,453 - $199,988
Bonus $16,550 $12,888 - $23,282
Total Pay $198,168 $178,342 - $223,270
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Principal Programmer Salary Near Gary, IN

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Hammond, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $165,453 - $199,988 COMPARE TO Gary, IN 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $171,726 - $207,569 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Tinley Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $167,849 - $202,884 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Chicago, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $171,925 - $207,811 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Orland Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $168,115 - $203,206 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $171,925 - $207,811 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
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About Gary, Indiana    Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States, 25 miles (40 km) from downtown Chicago, Illinois. Gary is adjacent to the Indiana Dunes Nationa....More

Gary, Indiana  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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