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Computer Programmers PERM Salary
Wages offered on certified PERM labor certifications for computer programmers, decided in fiscal year 2026 through Jun 30, 2026.
- Certified filings
- 533
- FY 2026 through Q3
- Median offered wage
- $106,642
- Middle half $85,530 to $131,310
- Certified rate
- 97.3%
- 15 denied
- Median, all workers
- $100,390
- BLS OEWS, May 2025
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By work state
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| State | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 165 | $85,530 |
| New Jersey | 100 | $132,330 |
| California | 84 | $114,899 |
| Virginia | 31 | $124,363 |
| New York | 27 | $158,000 |
| Georgia | 25 | $114,005 |
| North Carolina | 23 | $134,139 |
| Illinois | 15 | $74,360 |
| Oklahoma | 14 | $93,954 |
| Florida | 9 | $80,038 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $108,160 |
| Delaware | 5 | $120,598 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $102,814 |
| Ohio | 4 | $97,729 |
| Michigan | 3 | $78,582 |
| South Carolina | 2 | Not reported |
| Alabama | 1 | Not reported |
| Arizona | 1 | Not reported |
| Kentucky | 1 | Not reported |
| Louisiana | 1 | Not reported |
| Maryland | 1 | Not reported |
| Mississippi | 1 | Not reported |
| Tennessee | 1 | Not reported |
| Utah | 1 | Not reported |
| Washington | 1 | Not reported |
Top work cities
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| # | City | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 53 | $126,693 |
| 2 | Irving, TX | 46 | $85,530 |
| 3 | Houston, TX | 27 | $91,520 |
| 4 | Plano, TX | 27 | $85,530 |
| 5 | New York, NY | 24 | $158,000 |
| 6 | Iselin, NJ | 22 | $143,790 |
| 7 | Frisco, TX | 21 | $85,530 |
| 8 | Cumming, GA | 15 | $114,005 |
| 9 | Dallas, TX | 14 | $85,530 |
| 10 | Durant, OK | 14 | $93,954 |
| 11 | Charlotte, NC | 12 | $134,139 |
| 12 | Fremont, CA | 10 | $114,899 |
| 13 | Ashburn, VA | 9 | $124,363 |
| 14 | Chantilly, VA | 9 | $124,363 |
| 15 | Sterling, VA | 8 | $131,310 |
| 16 | Morrisville, NC | 7 | $106,642 |
| 17 | Alpharetta, GA | 6 | $129,272 |
| 18 | El Segundo, CA | 5 | $108,742 |
| 19 | Round Rock, TX | 5 | $83,866 |
| 20 | Wilmington, DE | 5 | $120,598 |
| 21 | Aurora, IL | 4 | $74,360 |
| 22 | Bloomington, IL | 4 | $71,760 |
| 23 | Brandon, FL | 4 | $80,038 |
| 24 | Flower Mound, TX | 4 | $85,530 |
| 25 | Herndon, VA | 4 | $135,866 |
| 26 | Laguna Hills, CA | 4 | $91,728 |
| 27 | Paramus, NJ | 4 | $145,250 |
| 28 | Princeton, NJ | 4 | $81,619 |
| 29 | Richardson, TX | 4 | $81,131 |
| 30 | Addison, TX | 3 | $96,054 |
Job titles employers used
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| # | Job title | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Programmer | 139 | $112,840 |
| 2 | Software Developer / Analyst | 122 | $85,530 |
| 3 | Programmer Analyst | 70 | $115,357 |
| 4 | Systems Programmers | 39 | $106,718 |
| 5 | Programmer | 25 | $80,995 |
| 6 | Senior Computer Programmer | 17 | $96,886 |
| 7 | Computer Programmer II | 16 | $143,790 |
| 8 | Lead Software Programmer-4 | 12 | $158,000 |
| 9 | Software Programmer-2 | 8 | $132,400 |
| 10 | Computer Programmers | 6 | $106,662 |
| 11 | Computer Systems Analyst | 5 | $124,363 |
| 12 | Software Programmer | 5 | $146,661 |
| 13 | Computer Programmer I | 4 | $94,068 |
| 14 | Professional Programmer Analyst | 4 | $96,894 |
| 15 | Systems Programmer | 4 | $120,508 |
| 16 | Sr. Programmer Analyst I | 3 | $143,790 |
| 17 | .Net Developer I | 2 | Too few filings |
| 18 | Java Programmer II | 2 | Too few filings |
| 19 | Junior Programmer / Analyst | 2 | Too few filings |
| 20 | Programmer Analyst III | 2 | Too few filings |
| 21 | PROGRAMMER ANALYSTS (multiple openings) (Job Code PA-24) | 2 | Too few filings |
| 22 | Senior Engineer Consultant | 2 | Too few filings |
| 23 | Senior Professional Programmer Analyst | 2 | Too few filings |
| 24 | Senior Programmer Analyst | 2 | Too few filings |
| 25 | Statistical Programmer | 2 | Too few filings |
| 26 | .Net Programmer | 1 | Too few filings |
| 27 | Advisor Programmer Analyst | 1 | Too few filings |
| 28 | App Dev and Support Engineer III | 1 | Too few filings |
| 29 | Assistant Vice President | 1 | Too few filings |
| 30 | Business Apps Programmer II | 1 | Too few filings |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the PERM salary for computer programmers?
- The median wage offered on certified PERM labor certifications for computer programmers was $106,642 a year in FY 2026 through Q3; the middle half ranged from $85,530 to $131,310.
- How does that compare with all computer programmers?
- BLS reports a median of $100,390 a year for all computer programmers in the U.S. (May 2025). Filings cover specific jobs at specific employers and locations, so the two are not directly comparable.