Computer Programmers wage levels by area

Depending on the area, a Computer Programmers job reaches Level III at $106,164 to $128,648 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.

SOC 15-1251 · 3 areas · OFLC wage year 2026-27

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Where each level starts

Annual salary at which each wage level starts for Computer Programmers (SOC 15-1251), by area
Level ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
$82,431$105,540$128,648$151,757
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
$71,844$89,004$106,164$123,324
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
$78,936$103,231$127,546$151,840

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What this occupation covers

Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864

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