Associate Computer Science

Associate Computer Science Salary

$19.5K

$35.5K

$65.5K

$39,549

/year

$19.01

/hour

Associate Computer Science Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$39,549

Columbus

Ohio

$38,200

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    How much does an Associate Computer Science make?

    As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for an Associate Computer Science in the United States is $39,549 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $19.01 an hour. This is the equivalent of $760/week or $3,295/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $65,500 and as low as $19,500, the majority of Associate Computer Science salaries currently range between $31,500 (25th percentile) to $42,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $55,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Associate Computer Science varies greatly (by as much as 10500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    An Associate Computer Science in your area makes on average $38,200 per year, or $1,349 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $39,549. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Associate Computer Science salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Associate Computer Science jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Associate Computer Science Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Associate Computer Science job is above the national average. Topping the list is Whitehorse, YT, , with Haines Junction, YT, and North Cowichan, BC, close behind in the second and third positions. North Cowichan, BC, beats the national average by $21,085 (53.3%), and Whitehorse, YT, furthers that trend with another $21,508 (54.4%) above the $39,549 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Associate Computer Science appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Whitehorse, YT, and Chilliwack, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Associate Computer Science role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Whitehorse, YT

    $61,057

    $29.35

    Haines Junction, YT

    $60,813

    $29.24

    North Cowichan, BC

    $60,634

    $29.15

    Duncan, BC

    $60,401

    $29.04

    Alberton, PE

    $59,475

    $28.59

    Courtenay, BC

    $59,315

    $28.52

    Soledad, CA

    $59,162

    $28.44

    Saint John, NB

    $58,925

    $28.33

    Kelowna, BC

    $58,802

    $28.27

    Chilliwack, BC

    $58,135

    $27.95

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Associate Computer Science Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Associate Computer Science category.

    For example Energy Systems Engineering jobs pay as much as $102,521 (259.2%) more than the average Associate Computer Science salary of $39,549. If you're qualified, finding work as an Energy Systems Engineering may help you make more money than that of the average Associate Computer Science position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Energy Systems Engineering

    $142,070

    $68.30

    Lead Network Engineer

    $119,661

    $57.53

    It Project Engineer

    $90,644

    $43.58

    Entry Level Plc Programmer

    $80,664

    $38.78

    Programming Specialist

    $42,608

    $20.48

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    Infographic detailing Associate Computer Science salary across the United States as of May 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $39,549 per year or $19.01 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.