Coding Assistant

Coding Assistant Salary

$19K

$32K

$62K

$40,035

/year

$19.25

/hour

Coding Assistant Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$40,035

Columbus

Ohio

$38,669

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    How much does a Coding Assistant make?

    As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Coding Assistant in the United States is $40,035 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $19.25 an hour. This is the equivalent of $769/week or $3,336/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $62,000 and as low as $19,000, the majority of Coding Assistant salaries currently range between $23,500 (25th percentile) to $55,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $60,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Coding Assistant varies greatly (by as much as 32000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Coding Assistant in your area makes on average $38,669 per year, or $1,366 (3.412%) less than the national average annual salary of $40,035. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Coding Assistant salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Coding Assistant 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 Coding Assistant Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Coding Assistant job is above the national average. Topping the list is Pennington County, SD, , with Kentville, NS, and Beverly, MA, close behind in the second and third positions. Beverly, MA, beats the national average by $9,825 (24.5%), and Pennington County, SD, furthers that trend with another $10,762 (26.9%) above the $40,035 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Coding Assistant appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 3% between Pennington County, SD, and Berkeley, CA, , 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 a Coding Assistant role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Pennington County, SD

    $50,797

    $24.42

    Kentville, NS

    $49,952

    $24.02

    Beverly, MA

    $49,860

    $23.97

    Nome, AK

    $49,663

    $23.88

    Whitehorse, YT

    $49,634

    $23.86

    Carcross, YT

    $49,605

    $23.85

    Haines Junction, YT

    $49,435

    $23.77

    Cupertino, CA

    $49,392

    $23.75

    Duncan, BC

    $49,100

    $23.61

    Berkeley, CA

    $49,020

    $23.57

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Coding Assistant Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Coding Assistant category.

    For example Global Head Of Human Resources jobs pay as much as $70,433 (175.9%) more than the average Coding Assistant salary of $40,035. If you're qualified, finding work as a Global Head Of Human Resources may help you make more money than that of the average Coding Assistant position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Global Head Of Human Resources

    $110,468

    $53.11

    Harter Secrest Emery

    $61,245

    $29.44

    Hr And Payroll Administrator

    $57,971

    $27.87

    Hr And Payroll Specialist

    $56,982

    $27.40

    Hr Payroll Coordinator

    $52,168

    $25.08

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    Infographic detailing Coding Assistant salary across the United States as of May 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $40,035 per year or $19.25 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.