How Much Does A Systems Programmer Make ?

Systems Programmer make $88,550 per year on average, or $42.57 per hour, in the United States. Systems Programmer on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $48,938 a year, while the top 10% makes $124,486.

Average Salary for Systems Programmer

Systems Programmer in America make an average salary of $88,550 per year or $42.57 per hour. The top 10 percent makes over $124,486 per year, while the bottom 10 percent under $48,938 per year.

Most Common Systems Programmer Benefits

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Holidays

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Flexible Spending Account

Systems Programmer Salary Details

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What is Systems Programmer Salary

Percentile Annual Salary Monthly Salary Hourly Rate
90th Percentile $124,486 $10,374 $60.00
75th Percentile $109,200 $9,100 $53.00
Average $88,550 $7,379 $43.00
25th Percentile $60,950 $5,079 $29.00
10th Percentile $48,938 $4,078 $24.00

Junior Level

Yearly Salary

$83,178

Hourly Salary

$39.99

Middle Level

Yearly Salary

$97,147

Hourly Salary

$46.71

Senior Level

Yearly Salary

$65,567

Hourly Salary

$31.52

Systems Programmer Pay Trends

Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Average Systems Programmer Salary Over Time

 

Systems Programmer Salary by Year

Year Average Salary Hourly Rate %Change
2024 $94,021 $45.00 5.65%
2023 $88,994 $43.00 11.65%
2022 $79,709 $38.00 5.62%
2021 $84,451 $41.00 2.57%
2020 $82,337 $40.00 4.83%
2019 $78,545 $38.00 0%
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