Data Processing Programmer Salary in the United States

How much does a Data Processing Programmer make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Data Processing Programmer in the United States is $77,186 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, a Data Processing Programmer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,669
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,987 to $85,290
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,343
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Data Processing Programmer Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $85,290 $7,108 $1,640 $41
Average $77,186 $6,432 $1,484 $37
25th Percentile $70,987 $5,916 $1,365 $34
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Key Factors That Influence Data Processing Programmer Salaries

A Data Processing Programmer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Data Processing Programmer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Processing Programmer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $77,792
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $95,519
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $121,143
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,870
  • Expert (over 8 years): $163,698
Levels Salary
Data Proc... Level Data Processing Programmer$77,792
Network P... Level Data Processing Programmer$95,519
Network P... Level Data Processing Programmer$121,143
Network P... Level Data Processing Programmer$141,870
Network P... Level Data Processing Programmer$163,698
$77,792 0 yr
$95,519 < 2 yrs
$121,143 2-4 yrs
$141,870 5-8 yrs
$163,698 > 8 yrs
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How Do Data Processing Programmer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Data Processing Programmers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $85,461.
  • California: $85,137.
  • Massachusetts: $84,002.

Top Paying Cities for Data Processing Programmers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $97,355
  • San Francisco: $96,398
  • Oakland: $94,260

What Skills Can Increase a Data Processing Programmer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 8.89% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Artificial Intelligence (Mentioned in 1.51% Job Postings): Artificial intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. Specific applications of AI include expert systems, natural language processing, speech recognition and machine vision.
  • OSPF (Mentioned in 1.17% Job Postings): Open Shortest Path First is a routing protocol for Internet Protocol networks. It uses a link state routing algorithm and falls into the group of interior gateway protocols, operating within a single autonomous system
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Analysis 8.89%
Artificial Intelligence 1.51%
OSPF 1.17%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Data Processing Programmer's salary.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 1%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Initiative
 $80,274
4%
Leadership
 $80,274
4%
Analysis
 $77,958
1%
Network Security
 $77,958
1%
WAN
 $77,186
0%
VPN
 $77,186
0%
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How Education impacts a Data Processing Programmer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Data Processing Programmers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Data Processing Programmer with a Associate's Degree is between $67,302 and $72,199).

Data Processing Programmer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Data Processing Programmer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.9%
High School 9.8%
Associates 23.5%
Bachelors 45.1%
Masters 17.6%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Data Processing Programmer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Processing Programmer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$70,987
Average $77,186/year
$85,290
$5,916
Average $6,432/month
$7,108
$1,365
Average $1,484/week
$1,640
$34
Average $37/hour
$41
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $85,290 $7,108 $1,640 $41
Average $77,186 $6,432 $1,484 $37
25th Percentile $70,987 $5,916 $1,365 $34

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Salary Trends for Data Processing Programmer

Salaries for a Data Processing Programmer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $69,903 in 2023 to around $69,822 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Data Processing Programmer salary trends, .

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