Computer Programmers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$98,670
↑ 14.0% since 2019
Median Salary Over Time
Computer Programmers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Computer Programmers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 14.0% since 2019 ($86,550 → $98,670)
🏆Peak year: 2023 at $99,700
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.1% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -2%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $98,670 | -1.0% |
| 2023 | $99,700 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $97,800 | +5.2% |
| 2021 | $93,000 | +4.3% |
| 2020 | $89,190 | +3.1% |
| 2019 | $86,550 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.