What to Expect

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Via OOH: Computer programmers write programs, update, repair, modify, and expand existing programs. Some, especially those working on large projects that involve many programmers, use computer-assisted software engineering (CASE) tools to automate much of the coding process.

Programmers working on smaller projects often use “programmer environments,” applications that increase productivity by combining compiling, code walk-through, code generation, test data generation, and debugging functions. Programmers also use libraries of basic code that can be modified or customized for a specific application.

What to Pay

The computer programmer with an impressive portfolio of work should earn about $36.01 an hour¹.  That’s an hourly savings of $10.91 compared to the computer programmer who is hired as a full-time employee with benefits².

¹Based on 2010 national estimates for this occupation (via U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.)
²Based on a total compensation cost of 30.3% (via EBRI.)

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