Programming Analyst

Programming Analyst Salary

$43.5K

$92.5K

$142.5K

$96,677

/year

$46.48

/hour

Programming Analyst Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$96,677

Columbus

Ohio

$93,380

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    How much does a Programming Analyst make?

    As of May 30, 2026, the average annual pay for a Programming Analyst in the United States is $96,677 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $46.48 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,859/week or $8,056/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $142,500 and as low as $43,500, the majority of Programming Analyst salaries currently range between $75,000 (25th percentile) to $117,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $136,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Programming Analyst varies greatly (by as much as 42500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Programming Analyst in your area makes on average $93,380 per year, or $3,297 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $96,677. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Programming Analyst salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Programming Analyst 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 Programming Analyst Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Programming Analyst job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Sitka, AK, and San Francisco, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. San Francisco, CA, beats the national average by $17,225 (17.8%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $23,250 (24.0%) above the $96,677 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Programming Analyst 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 Nome, AK, and Foggy Bottom, 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 Programming Analyst role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $119,927

    $57.66

    Sitka, AK

    $116,465

    $55.99

    San Francisco, CA

    $113,902

    $54.76

    Arlington, VA

    $111,399

    $53.56

    Ashland, CA

    $110,831

    $53.28

    Oakland, CA

    $110,604

    $53.17

    Anacostia, DC

    $110,488

    $53.12

    Seattle, WA

    $110,019

    $52.89

    Town of Plymouth, WI

    $109,972

    $52.87

    Foggy Bottom, DC

    $109,941

    $52.86

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Programming Analyst Jobs in the U.S.

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Programming Analyst job category, we found that related job jobs have average salaries similar than Programming Analyst jobs.

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    Infographic detailing Programming Analyst salary across the United States as of May 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $96,677 per year or $46.48 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.