Systems Programmer Salary in Scranton, PA

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How much does a Systems Programmer make in Scranton, PA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Systems Programmer in Scranton, PA is $109,361. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $97,905 to $119,669, with most professionals earning between $87,475 and $129,054.

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Average Salary Range for Systems Programmer in Scranton, PA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
97905
119669
109361

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
100933
126510
113586
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 Scranton, PA. The base salary for Systems Programmer ranges from $97,905 to $119,669 with the average base salary of $109,361. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $100,933 to $126,510 with the average total cash compensation of $113,586.

View Average Salary for Systems Programmer as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $109,361 $97,905 - $119,669
Bonus $4,225 $3,028 - $6,840
Total Pay $113,586 $100,933 - $126,510
* 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.

Systems Programmer Salary Near Scranton, PA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Stroudsburg, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,171 - $129,772 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Binghamton, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,747 - $121,920 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Easton, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,136 - $127,285 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Bethlehem, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,301 - $127,487 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Allentown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,301 - $127,487 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Williamsport, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,624 - $120,547 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
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About Scranton, Pennsylvania    Scranton is the sixth-largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the county seat and largest city of Lackawanna County in Northeastern Pe....More

Scranton, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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