What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Lead Statistical Programmer?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Lead Statistical Programmer jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Cupertino, CA (23.4% above average), followed by Sitka, AK and San Francisco, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Cupertino, CA $141,046 $11,753 $2,712 $67.81 Sitka, AK $137,723 $11,476 $2,648 $66.21 San Francisco, CA $134,693 $11,224 $2,590 $64.76 Waimea, HI $133,339 $11,111 $2,564 $64.11 Arlington, VA $131,524 $10,960 $2,529 $63.23 Anacostia, DC $130,655 $10,887 $2,512 $62.81 Seattle, WA $130,176 $10,848 $2,503 $62.58 Southeast, DC $130,096 $10,841 $2,501 $62.55 Foggy Bottom, DC $130,008 $10,834 $2,500 $62.50 Southwest, DC $129,461 $10,788 $2,489 $62.24

Lead Statistical Programmer

Lead Statistical Programmer Salary

Q: How much does a Lead Statistical Programmer make?

The average annual pay for a lead statistical programmer in the United States is $114,323 a year — that works out to approximately $54.96 an hour. The middle 80% of Lead Statistical Programmers earn between $52,500 (10th percentile) and $164,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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Lead Statistical Programmer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$114,323

Columbus

Ohio

$110,425

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How much does a Lead Statistical Programmer make?

As of Jul 2, 2026, the average annual pay for a Lead Statistical Programmer in the United States is $114,323 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $54.96 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,198/week or $9,526/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $174,000 and as low as $21,000, the majority of Lead Statistical Programmer salaries currently range between $90,000 (25th percentile) to $143,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $164,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Lead Statistical Programmer varies greatly (by as much as 53000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Lead Statistical Programmer in your area makes on average $110,425 per year, or $3,898 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $114,323. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Lead Statistical Programmer salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Lead Statistical 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 Lead Statistical Programmer Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Lead Statistical Programmer job is above the national average. Topping the list is Cupertino, CA, , with Sitka, AK, and San Francisco, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. San Francisco, CA, beats the national average by $20,370 (17.8%), and Cupertino, CA, furthers that trend with another $26,723 (23.4%) above the $114,323 average.

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

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 8% between Cupertino, CA, and Southwest, DC, , 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 Lead Statistical Programmer role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Cupertino, CA	$141,046	$11,753	$2,712	$67.81
Sitka, AK	$137,723	$11,476	$2,648	$66.21
San Francisco, CA	$134,693	$11,224	$2,590	$64.76
Waimea, HI	$133,339	$11,111	$2,564	$64.11
Arlington, VA	$131,524	$10,960	$2,529	$63.23
Anacostia, DC	$130,655	$10,887	$2,512	$62.81
Seattle, WA	$130,176	$10,848	$2,503	$62.58
Southeast, DC	$130,096	$10,841	$2,501	$62.55
Foggy Bottom, DC	$130,008	$10,834	$2,500	$62.50
Southwest, DC	$129,461	$10,788	$2,489	$62.24

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