Contract Software Programmer information
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$27.88 - $32.80
5% of jobs
$32.80 - $37.72
10% of jobs
$37.72 - $42.64
9% of jobs
$43.69 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$42.64 - $47.55
7% of jobs
$47.55 - $52.47
15% of jobs
The median wage is $53.98 / hr.
$52.47 - $57.39
14% of jobs
$61.84 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$57.39 - $62.30
17% of jobs
$62.30 - $67.22
14% of jobs
$67.22 - $72.14
6% of jobs
$72.14 - $77.05
3% of jobs
$77.05 - $81.97
0% of jobs
How much do contract software programmer jobs pay per hour?
As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract software programmer in the United States is $54.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.99 and $63.46 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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What are the most commonly searched types of Software Programmer jobs?
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What states have the most Contract Software Programmer jobs?
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