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

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Python Programming jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome, AK (24.1% above average), followed by Cupertino, CA and Berkeley, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome, AK $151,257 $12,604 $2,908 $72.72 Cupertino, CA $150,433 $12,536 $2,892 $72.32 Berkeley, CA $149,299 $12,441 $2,871 $71.78 Sitka, AK $146,890 $12,240 $2,824 $70.62 Wyoming, WY $145,420 $12,118 $2,796 $69.91 San Francisco, CA $143,658 $11,971 $2,762 $69.07 Santa Clara, CA $143,156 $11,929 $2,753 $68.83 Sunnyvale, CA $143,106 $11,925 $2,752 $68.80 Livermore, CA $143,025 $11,918 $2,750 $68.76 San Jose, CA $142,871 $11,905 $2,747 $68.69

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Q: How much does a Python Programming make?

The average annual pay for a python programming in the United States is $121,932 a year — that works out to approximately $58.62 an hour. The middle 80% of Python Programmings earn between $83,500 (10th percentile) and $160,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Python Programming Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Python Programming in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Flink at $1,804 (1.5%) above Python Programming. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Flink $120,128 $10,010 $2,310 $57.75 Peoplesoft Payroll Consultant $111,592 $9,299 $2,146 $53.65 Contract Forensic Accountant $85,177 $7,098 $1,638 $40.95 Applied Computing Technology $68,664 $5,722 $1,320 $33.01 Advanced Ai Data Trainer $64,984 $5,415 $1,249 $31.24

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Python Programming Salary Comparison by Location

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$121,932

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$117,774

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How much does a Python Programming make?

As of Jun 15, 2026, the average annual pay for a Python Programming in the United States is $121,932 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $58.62 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,344/week or $10,161/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $180,000 and as low as $27,500, the majority of Python Programming salaries currently range between $100,500 (25th percentile) to $138,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $160,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Python Programming varies greatly (by as much as 38000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Python Programming in your area makes on average $117,774 per year, or $4,158 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $121,932. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Python Programming salaries.

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

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Python Programming job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Cupertino, CA, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $27,367 (22.4%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $29,325 (24.1%) above the $121,932 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Python Programming 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 Jose, 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 Python Programming role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome, AK	$151,257	$12,604	$2,908	$72.72
Cupertino, CA	$150,433	$12,536	$2,892	$72.32
Berkeley, CA	$149,299	$12,441	$2,871	$71.78
Sitka, AK	$146,890	$12,240	$2,824	$70.62
Wyoming, WY	$145,420	$12,118	$2,796	$69.91
San Francisco, CA	$143,658	$11,971	$2,762	$69.07
Santa Clara, CA	$143,156	$11,929	$2,753	$68.83
Sunnyvale, CA	$143,106	$11,925	$2,752	$68.80
Livermore, CA	$143,025	$11,918	$2,750	$68.76
San Jose, CA	$142,871	$11,905	$2,747	$68.69

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Python Programming Jobs in the U.S.

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

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Flink	$120,128	$10,010	$2,310	$57.75
Peoplesoft Payroll Consultant	$111,592	$9,299	$2,146	$53.65
Contract Forensic Accountant	$85,177	$7,098	$1,638	$40.95
Applied Computing Technology	$68,664	$5,722	$1,320	$33.01
Advanced Ai Data Trainer	$64,984	$5,415	$1,249	$31.24

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Infographic detailing Python Programming salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $121,932 per year or $58.62 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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