What are the main factors that influence an Application Programmer Analyst's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Application Programmer Analyst?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for Application Programmer Analyst roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Application Programmer Analyst's salary?

An Application Programmer Analyst's salary grows with experience: starting around $69,934 for beginners, reaching about $102,833 at mid-level, and approach $137,204 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Application Programmer Analyst?

Application Programmer Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Application Programmer Analyst roles are District of Columbia $81,991, California $81,680, Massachusetts $80,591. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Application Programmer Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Application Programmer Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Application Programmer Analyst V: $167,000; Business Application Delivery Programmer V: $150,868; Application Programmer Analyst IV: $143,700; Business Application Delivery Programmer IV: $134,836; Application Programmer Analyst III: $122,600.

Application Programmer Analyst Salary in Georgia

How much does an Application Programmer Analyst make in Georgia? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Application Programmer Analyst in Georgia is $71,423 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, an Application Programmer Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,077
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,805 to $78,570
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,600

10% $62,600

50% (Median) $71,423

90% $85,077

Application Programmer Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,570	$6,548	$1,511	$38
Average	$71,423	$5,952	$1,374	$34
25th Percentile	$66,805	$5,567	$1,285	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Application Programmer Analyst Salaries

An Application Programmer Analyst'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Application Programmer Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Application Programmer Analyst'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): $69,934
Early Career (1-2 years): $82,792
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $102,833
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $121,641
Expert (over 8 years): $137,204

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Application Programmer Analyst	less than 1 year	$69,934
IT Systems Analyst II	1-2 years	$82,792
IT Systems Analyst III	2-4 years	$102,833
IT Systems Analyst IV	5-8 years	$121,641
IT Systems Analyst V	over 8 years	$137,204

How Do Application Programmer Analyst 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 Application Programmer Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $81,991.
California: $81,680.
Massachusetts: $80,591.

District of Columbia $81,991 California $81,680 Massachusetts $80,591 Washington $80,295 New Jersey $80,265 Alaska $80,162 Connecticut $79,140 New York $78,725

Hawaii $77,399 Rhode Island $76,777 Maryland $76,355 Minnesota $75,778 Colorado $75,555 Illinois $75,481 Oregon $75,200 Delaware $74,993

New Hampshire $74,862 Virginia $74,571 Pennsylvania $73,719 Nevada $73,289 North Dakota $73,149 Michigan $72,927 Wisconsin $72,845 Vermont $72,682

Texas $72,231 Maine $72,201 Arizona $72,156 Ohio $72,105 Georgia $71,423 Indiana $71,083 Wyoming $71,016 Utah $70,912

Iowa $70,868 Kansas $70,513 Louisiana $70,409 North Carolina $70,372 Missouri $70,357 Florida $70,068 Montana $69,913 Nebraska $69,765

Kentucky $69,683 South Carolina $69,387 Tennessee $69,202 Idaho $69,128 New Mexico $68,587 Oklahoma $68,469 Alabama $68,032 South Dakota $67,299

Arkansas $66,899 West Virginia $66,684 Mississippi $66,040

Top Paying Cities for Application Programmer Analyst

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:

Attapulgus: $66,230
Kennesaw: $71,423
Kingston: $68,107

Attapulgus, GA $66,230

Kennesaw, GA $71,423

Kingston, GA $68,107

Lebanon, GA $70,638

Lindale, GA $67,634

Marble Hill, GA $68,601

Mount Berry, GA $67,238

Mount Zion, GA $68,723

Nelson, GA $69,579

Rockmart, GA $69,558

Rome, GA $67,462

Roopville, GA $68,072

Rydal, GA $68,427

Shannon, GA $67,390

Silver Creek, GA $67,948

Talking Rock, GA $67,716

Tallapoosa, GA $68,070

Tate, GA $68,888

Taylorsville, GA $69,616

Temple, GA $69,992

Villa Rica, GA $70,507

Waco, GA $68,280

Waleska, GA $69,157

White, GA $69,370

Whitesburg, GA $70,074

Winston, GA $70,758

Woodstock, GA $71,175

Barnesville, GA $67,116

Brooks, GA $69,316

Concord, GA $67,559

Experiment, GA $69,477

Fairburn, GA $71,697

Fayetteville, GA $71,568

Flovilla, GA $67,465

Franklin, GA $67,467

Gay, GA $67,770

Glenn, GA $67,468

Grantville, GA $68,112

Greenville, GA $67,099

Griffin, GA $69,693

Hampton, GA $70,799

Haralson, GA $69,016

Hogansville, GA $67,365

Jackson, GA $68,334

Jenkinsburg, GA $69,043

Jonesboro, GA $71,839

Lagrange, GA $66,748

Manor, GA $65,769

Mershon, GA $65,748

Millwood, GA $65,752

Nahunta, GA $66,452

Nicholls, GA $65,829

Odum, GA $66,006

Offerman, GA $66,004

Patterson, GA $65,809

Saint Marys, GA $68,288

Screven, GA $65,796

Sea Island, GA $66,320

Saint George, GA $68,492

Surrency, GA $65,707

Waresboro, GA $66,002

Waverly, GA $66,941

Waynesville, GA $66,568

West Green, GA $65,777

White Oak, GA $67,079

Woodbine, GA $67,759

Valdosta, GA $66,043

Adel, GA $65,906

Alapaha, GA $65,772

Argyle, GA $65,986

Axson, GA $65,784

Barney, GA $65,807

Boston, GA $66,120

Cecil, GA $66,006

Dixie, GA $65,895

Du Pont, GA $65,677

Fargo, GA $66,018

Hahira, GA $65,944

Homerville, GA $65,827

Lakeland, GA $65,863

Lake Park, GA $65,947

Lenox, GA $65,772

Morven, GA $65,879

Nashville, GA $65,858

Naylor, GA $65,817

Pearson, GA $65,812

Quitman, GA $65,940

Ray City, GA $65,923

Sparks, GA $65,867

Statenville, GA $65,938

Stockton, GA $65,817

Willacoochee, GA $65,821

Moody A F B, GA $65,963

Albany, GA $65,136

Americus, GA $65,824

Andersonville, GA $65,801

Arabi, GA $65,498

Ashburn, GA $65,472

Baconton, GA $65,236

Barwick, GA $65,952

Berlin, GA $65,988

Locust Grove, GA $69,686

Bainbridge, GA $65,864

Blakely, GA $64,616

Bluffton, GA $65,259

Brinson, GA $65,719

Bronwood, GA $65,331

Cairo, GA $65,936

Calvary, GA $66,269

Cedar Springs, GA $64,265

Climax, GA $66,032

Coleman, GA $65,471

Colquitt, GA $65,625

Cuthbert, GA $65,590

Damascus, GA $65,368

Dawson, GA $65,350

Donalsonville, GA $65,569

Edison, GA $65,421

Fort Gaines, GA $65,230

Fowlstown, GA $66,200

Georgetown, GA $65,463

Iron City, GA $65,586

Jakin, GA $64,438

Leary, GA $65,285

Morgan, GA $65,307

Morris, GA $65,425

Newton, GA $65,423

Parrott, GA $65,576

Sasser, GA $65,247

Shellman, GA $65,513

Whigham, GA $66,001

Lovejoy, GA $71,087

Luthersville, GA $68,026

Mcdonough, GA $70,524

Meansville, GA $66,939

Milner, GA $67,700

Molena, GA $66,858

Moreland, GA $68,797

Morrow, GA $72,295

Newnan, GA $69,289

Orchard Hill, GA $68,070

Palmetto, GA $71,097

Peachtree City, GA $70,786

Red Oak, GA $72,342

Rex, GA $72,162

Riverdale, GA $72,111

Sargent, GA $69,534

Senoia, GA $69,334

Sharpsburg, GA $70,138

Stockbridge, GA $71,715

Sunny Side, GA $70,217

The Rock, GA $66,943

Thomaston, GA $66,600

Conley, GA $72,512

Turin, GA $69,746

Tyrone, GA $71,237

Union City, GA $71,945

Williamson, GA $68,277

Woodbury, GA $66,905

Ellenwood, GA $72,453

Zebulon, GA $67,556

Forest Park, GA $72,505

Stapleton, GA $67,308

Thomson, GA $67,410

Warrenton, GA $66,789

Waynesboro, GA $67,616

Wrens, GA $67,478

Augusta, GA $68,528

Abbeville, GA $65,856

North Metro, GA $71,581

Millen, GA $66,574

Mount Vernon, GA $65,760

Newington, GA $67,044

Norristown, GA $65,566

Nunez, GA $65,551

Oliver, GA $67,193

Portal, GA $66,073

Pulaski, GA $66,412

Adrian, GA $65,589

Allentown, GA $66,138

Bolingbroke, GA $66,391

Bonaire, GA $66,255

Butler, GA $66,020

Byromville, GA $65,829

Byron, GA $66,293

Cadwell, GA $65,823

Cordele, GA $65,821

Chauncey, GA $65,785

Chester, GA $66,046

Clinchfield, GA $66,023

Cochran, GA $66,120

Culloden, GA $66,550

Danville, GA $66,152

Davisboro, GA $66,199

Dexter, GA $66,011

Dry Branch, GA $66,289

Dublin, GA $66,069

Dudley, GA $66,038

Eastman, GA $65,941

Eatonton, GA $67,050

Elko, GA $66,012

East Dublin, GA $65,938

Centerville, GA $66,297

Forsyth, GA $66,766

Fort Valley, GA $66,190

Gordon, GA $66,252

Gray, GA $66,373

Haddock, GA $66,447

Hardwick, GA $66,151

Harrison, GA $65,818

Hawkinsville, GA $66,018

Helena, GA $65,858

Hillsboro, GA $66,604

Howard, GA $65,822

Ideal, GA $65,881

Irwinton, GA $66,156

Jeffersonville, GA $66,249

Jewell, GA $66,249

Juliette, GA $66,531

Kathleen, GA $66,215

Kite, GA $65,572

Knoxville, GA $66,232

Lilly, GA $66,012

Lizella, GA $66,363

Mc Intyre, GA $66,179

Mc Rae, GA $65,845

Marshallville, GA $66,076

Mauk, GA $65,761

Milledgeville, GA $66,181

Milan, GA $65,792

Montezuma, GA $65,946

Monticello, GA $67,272

Montrose, GA $66,104

Musella, GA $66,432

Oconee, GA $66,226

Oglethorpe, GA $65,952

Perry, GA $66,213

Pinehurst, GA $65,841

Pineview, GA $65,861

Pitts, GA $65,786

Rentz, GA $65,943

Reynolds, GA $66,043

Rhine, GA $65,764

Roberta, GA $66,419

Rochelle, GA $65,815

Rupert, GA $65,760

Sandersville, GA $66,205

Scotland, GA $65,941

Seville, GA $66,079

Shady Dale, GA $67,660

Smarr, GA $66,486

Sparta, GA $66,276

Warner Robins, GA $66,276

Comer, GA $66,343

Crawford, GA $66,535

Tennille, GA $66,033

Toomsboro, GA $66,029

Unadilla, GA $65,985

Vienna, GA $65,854

Warthen, GA $66,017

Wrightsville, GA $65,796

Yatesville, GA $66,694

Reidsville, GA $66,194

Rockledge, GA $65,676

Rocky Ford, GA $66,150

Sardis, GA $67,185

Soperton, GA $65,669

Statesboro, GA $66,795

Stillmore, GA $65,688

Sylvania, GA $66,274

Tarrytown, GA $65,637

Twin City, GA $65,596

Uvalda, GA $65,764

Vidalia, GA $65,814

Wadley, GA $66,218

Gainesville, GA $68,916

Chestnut Mountain, GA $69,632

Alto, GA $67,297

Baldwin, GA $66,909

Blairsville, GA $66,447

Blue Ridge, GA $66,703

Buford, GA $70,493

Bowersville, GA $67,088

Braselton, GA $69,639

Canon, GA $67,034

Carnesville, GA $66,791

Cherry Log, GA $66,686

Clarkesville, GA $66,575

Clayton, GA $66,766

Clermont, GA $67,924

Cleveland, GA $67,184

Commerce, GA $67,745

Cornelia, GA $67,119

Dahlonega, GA $67,875

Dawsonville, GA $68,850

Demorest, GA $66,828

Ellijay, GA $67,142

Dillard, GA $66,817

Eastanollee, GA $67,039

East Ellijay, GA $67,136

Epworth, GA $66,703

Flowery Branch, GA $69,900

Gillsville, GA $68,181

Habersham, GA $66,770

Helen, GA $66,344

Hiawassee, GA $66,374

Homer, GA $67,029

Hoschton, GA $69,622

Jefferson, GA $68,527

Lakemont, GA $66,677

Lavonia, GA $67,114

Lula, GA $67,864

Mc Caysville, GA $66,804

Martin, GA $67,079

Maysville, GA $67,922

Mineral Bluff, GA $66,583

Morganton, GA $66,526

Mountain City, GA $66,925

Mount Airy, GA $66,788

Murrayville, GA $68,344

Nicholson, GA $67,713

Oakwood, GA $69,594

Pendergrass, GA $68,720

Rabun Gap, GA $66,718

Sautee Nacoochee, GA $66,454

Suches, GA $66,677

Tallulah Falls, GA $66,898

Talmo, GA $68,772

Tiger, GA $66,733

Toccoa, GA $66,988

Turnerville, GA $66,854

Wiley, GA $66,923

Young Harris, GA $66,421

Toccoa Falls, GA $67,122

Athens, GA $67,703

Macon, GA $66,343

Allenhurst, GA $67,402

Bloomingdale, GA $68,584

Clyo, GA $67,614

Crescent, GA $67,021

Darien, GA $66,681

Eden, GA $68,349

Ellabell, GA $68,124

Fleming, GA $68,083

Hinesville, GA $67,585

Guyton, GA $68,035

Fort Stewart, GA $67,626

Ludowici, GA $66,919

Meldrim, GA $68,478

Meridian, GA $66,852

Midway, GA $67,955

Pembroke, GA $67,535

Pooler, GA $68,839

Riceboro, GA $67,507

Richmond Hill, GA $68,398

Rincon, GA $68,433

Sapelo Island, GA $66,740

Tybee Island, GA $68,638

Springfield, GA $67,815

Townsend, GA $66,921

Walthourville, GA $67,363

Savannah, GA $68,839

Swainsboro, GA $65,632

Ailey, GA $65,718

Alamo, GA $65,797

Alston, GA $65,776

Bartow, GA $66,027

Bellville, GA $66,505

Brooklet, GA $67,495

Claxton, GA $66,689

Cobbtown, GA $65,898

Collins, GA $66,084

Daisy, GA $67,026

Dover, GA $66,626

Garfield, GA $66,035

Girard, GA $67,253

Glennville, GA $66,554

Glenwood, GA $65,711

Hagan, GA $66,882

Louisville, GA $66,787

Lyons, GA $65,738

Manassas, GA $66,417

Metter, GA $65,957

Midville, GA $66,262

Waycross, GA $66,102

Atlanta, GA $72,512

Ty Ty, GA $65,608

Arlington, GA $65,320

Cumming, GA $69,994

Decatur, GA $72,512

Lithonia, GA $72,051

Snellville, GA $71,636

Lawrenceville, GA $71,140

Lilburn, GA $71,938

Loganville, GA $70,872

Oxford, GA $70,721

Mansfield, GA $68,736

Newborn, GA $68,151

Porterdale, GA $70,175

Pine Lake, GA $72,512

Redan, GA $72,253

Roswell, GA $71,677

Scottdale, GA $72,512

Smyrna, GA $72,512

Stone Mountain, GA $72,506

Tucker, GA $72,493

Brookfield, GA $65,927

Camilla, GA $65,520

Chula, GA $65,652

Cobb, GA $65,487

Coolidge, GA $65,863

Cotton, GA $65,602

De Soto, GA $65,395

Doerun, GA $65,350

Ellenton, GA $65,939

Enigma, GA $65,799

Fitzgerald, GA $65,904

Funston, GA $65,598

Hartsfield, GA $65,598

Thomasville, GA $65,982

Irwinville, GA $65,740

Leesburg, GA $65,184

Leslie, GA $65,493

Meigs, GA $65,815

Moultrie, GA $65,812

Mystic, GA $65,798

Norman Park, GA $65,741

Oakfield, GA $65,256

Ochlocknee, GA $65,898

Ocilla, GA $65,839

Omega, GA $65,715

Pavo, GA $65,826

Pelham, GA $65,873

Plains, GA $65,689

Poulan, GA $65,341

Putney, GA $65,136

Rebecca, GA $65,644

Sale City, GA $65,439

Smithville, GA $65,398

Sumner, GA $65,405

Sycamore, GA $65,594

Sylvester, GA $65,259

Tifton, GA $65,692

Duluth, GA $71,581

Acworth, GA $71,019

Adairsville, GA $67,729

Aragon, GA $68,435

Armuchee, GA $67,325

Austell, GA $72,097

Ball Ground, GA $69,859

Bowdon, GA $67,971

Bowdon Junction, GA $69,077

Bremen, GA $69,295

Clarkdale, GA $71,954

Carrollton, GA $69,402

Buchanan, GA $68,541

Canton, GA $70,316

Cartersville, GA $69,374

Lithia Springs, GA $72,082

Cassville, GA $69,103

Cave Spring, GA $67,098

Cedartown, GA $67,879

Mableton, GA $72,512

Powder Springs, GA $71,632

Coosa, GA $66,748

Dallas, GA $70,582

Douglasville, GA $71,520

Emerson, GA $70,409

Esom Hill, GA $67,510

Fairmount, GA $67,962

Felton, GA $68,472

Hiram, GA $71,289

Holly Springs, GA $70,842

Arnoldsville, GA $67,062

Bethlehem, GA $69,985

Bishop, GA $68,290

Bogart, GA $68,635

Bostwick, GA $68,383

Bowman, GA $66,768

Buckhead, GA $66,946

Carlton, GA $66,058

Colbert, GA $66,817

Avondale Estates, GA $72,512

Norcross, GA $72,054

Alpharetta, GA $71,038

Marietta, GA $72,053

Auburn, GA $70,175

Conyers, GA $71,432

Covington, GA $69,748

Grayson, GA $71,135

Jersey, GA $70,333

Dacula, GA $70,524

Clarkston, GA $72,512

Suwanee, GA $71,067

Social Circle, GA $69,168

Crawfordville, GA $66,461

Warwick, GA $65,351

Danielsville, GA $66,685

Dewy Rose, GA $66,863

Elberton, GA $66,738

Farmington, GA $67,958

Franklin Springs, GA $66,937

Good Hope, GA $68,647

Greensboro, GA $66,417

Hartwell, GA $67,158

High Shoals, GA $68,433

Hull, GA $67,178

Ila, GA $66,879

Lexington, GA $66,043

Madison, GA $67,740

Monroe, GA $69,739

Rayle, GA $66,311

Royston, GA $66,885

Rutledge, GA $68,372

Sharon, GA $66,768

Siloam, GA $66,232

Statham, GA $68,850

Stephens, GA $66,548

Tignall, GA $66,648

Union Point, GA $66,242

Maxeys, GA $66,485

Washington, GA $66,819

Watkinsville, GA $67,774

White Plains, GA $66,183

Winder, GA $69,541

Winterville, GA $67,146

Calhoun, GA $67,505

Chatsworth, GA $67,228

Chickamauga, GA $67,042

Cisco, GA $66,754

Cohutta, GA $66,974

Crandall, GA $66,841

Dalton, GA $67,125

Eton, GA $67,140

Flintstone, GA $67,224

Graysville, GA $67,190

La Fayette, GA $66,930

Lyerly, GA $67,023

Menlo, GA $66,692

Oakman, GA $67,358

Plainville, GA $67,449

Ranger, GA $67,322

Resaca, GA $67,351

Ringgold, GA $67,132

Rising Fawn, GA $67,102

Rock Spring, GA $67,071

Rocky Face, GA $66,960

Rossville, GA $67,247

Fort Oglethorpe, GA $67,229

Sugar Valley, GA $67,239

Summerville, GA $67,131

Lookout Mountain, GA $67,222

Tennga, GA $66,817

Trenton, GA $67,145

Trion, GA $67,098

Tunnel Hill, GA $67,039

Varnell, GA $67,008

Wildwood, GA $67,188

Appling, GA $67,907

Avera, GA $66,646

Blythe, GA $68,035

Boneville, GA $67,627

Camak, GA $67,044

Dearing, GA $67,707

Evans, GA $68,271

Gibson, GA $66,797

Gough, GA $67,259

Gracewood, GA $68,528

Grovetown, GA $68,197

Harlem, GA $67,937

Hephzibah, GA $68,253

Keysville, GA $67,731

Lincolnton, GA $67,359

Matthews, GA $67,712

Mesena, GA $67,234

Mitchell, GA $66,371

Norwood, GA $66,657

Wray, GA $65,765

Box Springs, GA $65,598

Buena Vista, GA $65,630

Cataula, GA $65,533

Cusseta, GA $65,571

Ellaville, GA $65,799

Ellerslie, GA $65,543

Fortson, GA $65,504

Geneva, GA $65,682

Hamilton, GA $65,559

Junction City, GA $65,791

Louvale, GA $65,556

Lumpkin, GA $65,605

Manchester, GA $66,460

Midland, GA $65,506

Omaha, GA $65,573

Pine Mountain, GA $66,031

Pine Mountain Valley, GA $65,901

Preston, GA $65,643

Richland, GA $65,621

Shiloh, GA $66,046

Talbotton, GA $66,112

Upatoi, GA $65,546

Warm Springs, GA $66,389

Waverly Hall, GA $65,586

Weston, GA $65,549

West Point, GA $65,891

Woodland, GA $66,296

Columbus, GA $65,470

Fort Benning, GA $65,499

Jasper, GA $68,471

Perkins, GA $66,926

Alma, GA $65,841

Ambrose, GA $65,816

Baxley, GA $65,825

Blackshear, GA $65,908

Bristol, GA $65,752

Broxton, GA $65,821

Brunswick, GA $66,817

Saint Simons Island, GA $66,471

Jekyll Island, GA $66,950

Denton, GA $65,761

Douglas, GA $65,986

Folkston, GA $66,965

Hazlehurst, GA $65,841

Hoboken, GA $66,387

Hortense, GA $65,986

Jacksonville, GA $65,712

Jesup, GA $66,157

Kings Bay, GA $68,364

Kingsland, GA $68,374

Lumber City, GA $65,738

Application Programmer Analyst Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Application Programmer Analyst roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Application Programmer Analyst positions in MFG Durable or Insurance typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Application Programmer Analyst as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Application Programmer Analyst

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$92,850	$45.0	30%
Aerospace & Defense	$89,279	$43.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$85,708	$41.0	20%
Media	$82,137	$39.0	15%
Business Services	$78,566	$38.0	10%

Application Programmer Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Application Programmer Analyst'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.

$66,805

Average $71,423/year

$78,570

$5,567

Average $5,952/month

$6,548

$1,285

Average $1,374/week

$1,511

$32

Average $34/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,570	$6,548	$1,511	$38
Average	$71,423	$5,952	$1,374	$34
25th Percentile	$66,805	$5,567	$1,285	$32

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