What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Freelance Python Programmer?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Freelance Python Programmer jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome, AK (24.0% above average), followed by Cupertino, CA and Mercer Island, WA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome, AK $175,726 $14,643 $3,379 $84.48 Cupertino, CA $174,769 $14,564 $3,360 $84.02 Mercer Island, WA $173,492 $14,457 $3,336 $83.41 Berkeley, CA $173,451 $14,454 $3,335 $83.39 Redwood City, CA $173,439 $14,453 $3,335 $83.38 Atherton, CA $171,687 $14,307 $3,301 $82.54 Sitka, AK $170,652 $14,221 $3,281 $82.04 South San Francisco, CA $170,227 $14,185 $3,273 $81.84 Menlo Park, CA $166,938 $13,911 $3,210 $80.26 San Francisco, CA $166,897 $13,908 $3,209 $80.24

Freelance Python Programmer

Freelance Python Programmer Salary

Q: How much does a Freelance Python Programmer make?

The average annual pay for a freelance python programmer in the United States is $141,658 a year — that works out to approximately $68.10 an hour. The middle 80% of Freelance Python Programmers earn between $118,500 (10th percentile) and $169,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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Freelance Python Programmer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$141,658

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Ohio

$136,827

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How much does a Freelance Python Programmer make?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average annual pay for a Freelance Python Programmer in the United States is $141,658 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $68.10 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,724/week or $11,804/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $172,500 and as low as $84,500, the majority of Freelance Python Programmer salaries currently range between $130,000 (25th percentile) to $150,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $169,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Freelance Python Programmer varies little (about 20000), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

A Freelance Python Programmer in your area makes on average $136,827 per year, or $4,831 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $141,658. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Freelance Python Programmer salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Freelance Python Programmer 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 Freelance Python Programmer Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Freelance Python Programmer job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Cupertino, CA, and Mercer Island, WA, close behind in the second and third positions. Mercer Island, WA, beats the national average by $31,834 (22.5%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $34,068 (24.0%) above the $141,658 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Freelance Python Programmer 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 Nome, AK, and San Francisco, 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 Freelance Python Programmer role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome, AK	$175,726	$14,643	$3,379	$84.48
Cupertino, CA	$174,769	$14,564	$3,360	$84.02
Mercer Island, WA	$173,492	$14,457	$3,336	$83.41
Berkeley, CA	$173,451	$14,454	$3,335	$83.39
Redwood City, CA	$173,439	$14,453	$3,335	$83.38
Atherton, CA	$171,687	$14,307	$3,301	$82.54
Sitka, AK	$170,652	$14,221	$3,281	$82.04
South San Francisco, CA	$170,227	$14,185	$3,273	$81.84
Menlo Park, CA	$166,938	$13,911	$3,210	$80.26
San Francisco, CA	$166,897	$13,908	$3,209	$80.24

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