Computer Programmer Analyst

Computer Programmer Analyst Salary

$39K

$93.5K

$128.5K

$91,378

/year

$43.93

/hour

Computer Programmer Analyst Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$91,378

Columbus

Ohio

$88,262

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    How much does a Computer Programmer Analyst make?

    As of Jun 17, 2026, the average annual pay for a Computer Programmer Analyst in the United States is $91,378 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $43.93 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,757/week or $7,614/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $128,500 and as low as $39,000, the majority of Computer Programmer Analyst salaries currently range between $64,000 (25th percentile) to $121,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $126,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Computer Programmer Analyst varies greatly (by as much as 57000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Computer Programmer Analyst in your area makes on average $88,262 per year, or $3,116 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $91,378. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Computer Programmer Analyst salaries.

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

    Find your next high paying job as a Computer Programmer Analyst on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Computer Programmer Analyst Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Computer Programmer Analyst job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $18,703 (20.5%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $21,976 (24.0%) above the $91,378 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Nome, AK, and Santa Cruz, 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 Computer Programmer Analyst role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $113,354

    $54.50

    Berkeley, CA

    $111,887

    $53.79

    Sitka, AK

    $110,081

    $52.92

    San Francisco, CA

    $107,611

    $51.74

    Santa Clara, CA

    $107,317

    $51.59

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $107,246

    $51.56

    Livermore, CA

    $107,185

    $51.53

    San Jose, CA

    $107,000

    $51.44

    Daly City, CA

    $105,879

    $50.90

    Santa Cruz, CA

    $105,511

    $50.73

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Computer Programmer Analyst Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Computer Programmer Analyst category.

    For example Inventor Engineer jobs pay as much as $11,500 (12.6%) more than the average Computer Programmer Analyst salary of $91,378. If you're qualified, finding work as a Inventor Engineer may help you make more money than that of the average Computer Programmer Analyst position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Inventor Engineer

    $102,878

    $49.46

    Manufacturer Engineer

    $101,752

    $48.92

    Manufacturing Design Engineer

    $86,149

    $41.42

    Building Design Engineer

    $67,285

    $32.35

    Solidworks

    $62,322

    $29.96

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    Infographic detailing Computer Programmer Analyst salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $91,378 per year or $43.93 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.