Systems Programmer Salary in Waterloo, IA

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How much does a Systems Programmer make in Waterloo, IA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Systems Programmer in Waterloo, IA is $107,396. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $96,146 to $117,519, with most professionals earning between $85,904 and $126,735.

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Average Salary Range for Systems Programmer in Waterloo, IA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
96146
117519
107396

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
99120
124236
111545
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 Waterloo, IA. The base salary for Systems Programmer ranges from $96,146 to $117,519 with the average base salary of $107,396. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $99,120 to $124,236 with the average total cash compensation of $111,545.

View Average Salary for Systems Programmer as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $107,396 $96,146 - $117,519
Bonus $4,149 $2,974 - $6,717
Total Pay $111,545 $99,120 - $124,236
* 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 Waterloo, IA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,307 - $114,049 COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,023 - $121,036 COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Iowa City, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,216 - $120,049 COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Ames, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,015 - $121,025 COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,692 - $119,409 COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,946 - $122,164 COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
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About Waterloo, Iowa    Waterloo is a city in and the county seat of Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census the population decreased by 0....More

Waterloo, Iowa  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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