How much does a Systems Programmer make in Salem, OR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Systems Programmer in Salem, OR is $116,517. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $104,313 to $127,499, with most professionals earning between $93,202 and $137,497.

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What is the average salary for Systems Programmer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Systems Programmer in Salem, OR. The base salary for Systems Programmer ranges from $104,313 to $127,499 with the average base salary of $116,517. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $107,542 to $134,792 with the average total cash compensation of $121,022.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $116,517 $104,313 - $127,499
Bonus $4,504 $3,228 - $7,293
Total Pay $121,022 $107,542 - $134,792
* 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.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Mainframe Systems Programmer LOCATION Salem, OR MINIMUM SALARY $73,610 MAXIMUM SALARY $96,859
JOB TITLE Information Systems Programmer LOCATION Salem, OR MINIMUM SALARY $73,477 MAXIMUM SALARY $88,203
JOB TITLE CICS Systems Programmer LOCATION Salem, OR MINIMUM SALARY $104,313 MAXIMUM SALARY $127,499
JOB TITLE MVS Systems Programmer LOCATION Salem, OR MINIMUM SALARY $74,970 MAXIMUM SALARY $90,899
JOB TITLE Embedded Systems Programmer LOCATION Salem, OR MINIMUM SALARY $79,480 MAXIMUM SALARY $100,718
JOB TITLE Intermediate Operating Systems Programmer LOCATION Salem, OR MINIMUM SALARY $82,400 MAXIMUM SALARY $99,500
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About Salem, Oregon    Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley....More

Salem, Oregon  area prices were up 3.9% from a year ago

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