Computer Programmer Associate

Computer Programmer Associate Salary

$35K

$39K

$77K

$48,666

/year

$23.40

/hour

Computer Programmer Associate Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$48,666

Columbus

Ohio

$47,007

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    How much does a Computer Programmer Associate make?

    As of May 30, 2026, the average annual pay for a Computer Programmer Associate in the United States is $48,666 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $23.40 an hour. This is the equivalent of $935/week or $4,055/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $77,000 and as low as $35,000, the majority of Computer Programmer Associate salaries currently range between $37,500 (25th percentile) to $65,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $74,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Computer Programmer Associate varies greatly (by as much as 27500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Computer Programmer Associate in your area makes on average $47,007 per year, or $1,659 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $48,666. Ohio ranks number 40 out of 50 states nationwide for Computer Programmer Associate salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Computer Programmer Associate 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 Computer Programmer Associate Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Computer Programmer Associate job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Carcross, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Carcross, YT, beats the national average by $26,459 (54.4%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $26,984 (55.4%) above the $48,666 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 Associate appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Kentville, NS, and Dauphin, MB, , 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 Associate role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Kentville, NS

    $75,650

    $36.37

    Whitehorse, YT

    $75,169

    $36.14

    Carcross, YT

    $75,125

    $36.12

    Haines Junction, YT

    $74,869

    $35.99

    North Cowichan, BC

    $74,648

    $35.89

    Alberton, PE

    $73,221

    $35.20

    Saint John, NB

    $72,545

    $34.88

    Kelowna, BC

    $72,392

    $34.80

    West Kelowna, BC

    $72,379

    $34.80

    Dauphin, MB

    $71,573

    $34.41

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