Principal Programmer Salary in High Point, NC

How much does a Principal Programmer make in High Point, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Programmer in High Point, NC is $171,629. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $156,353 to $188,988, with most professionals earning between $142,446 and $204,793.

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Create and validate tables, figures and listings (TFLs) working closely with cross-functional teams in a timely and high quality fashion, consistently meeting objectives of the study, and regulatory requirements.

December 22, 2022

Works cooperatively with other biostatistics and statistical programming personnel to establish standard operation procedures (SOPs), guidelines, policies, and/or procedures.

January 18, 2023

Performs data analysis, statistical analysis, generates safety and efficacy tables, listings and graphs using Base SAS, SAS Macros, SAS/STAT, SAS/Graph, SAS/SQL and SAS/ODS.

February 23, 2023

Contributes to the mentoring of programming personnel through developing training courses, presenting training materials, reviewing work, and providing feedback or guiding new associates in process.

April 25, 2023

Acts as a principle technical expert collaborating and demonstrating a complete and inclusive view of the infrastructure, providing guidance, direction and advice in the creation of detailed designs and specifications.

April 27, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Principal Programmer in High Point, NC

Average Base Salary

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156353

188988

171629

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

168532

210990

187268

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 High Point, NC. The base salary for Principal Programmer ranges from $156,353 to $188,988 with the average base salary of $171,629. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $168,532 to $210,990 with the average total cash compensation of $187,268.

View Average Salary for Principal Programmer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$171,629	$156,353 - $188,988
Bonus	$15,640	$12,179 - $22,002
Total Pay	$187,268	$168,532 - $210,990

* 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 High Point, NC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO High Point, NC
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $154,856 - $187,178	COMPARE TO High Point, NC
CITY, STATE Winston Salem, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $154,823 - $187,138	COMPARE TO High Point, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $154,157 - $186,334	COMPARE TO High Point, NC
CITY, STATE Salisbury, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $155,871 - $188,405	COMPARE TO High Point, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $160,113 - $193,533	COMPARE TO High Point, NC
CITY, STATE Durham, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $162,176 - $196,026	COMPARE TO High Point, NC

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About High Point, North Carolina

High Point is a city located in the Piedmont Triad region of the state of North Carolina. Most of the city is located in Guilford County, with portions spilling into neighboring Randolph, Davidson, and Forsyth counties. High Point is North Carolina's only city that extends into four counties. As of the 2010 census the city had a total population of 104,371, with an estimated population of 108,629 in 2014. High Point is currently the ninth-largest municipality in North Carolina, and the 259th largest city in America. High Point is known for its furniture, textiles, and bus manufacturing. The ci...

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