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Computer Programmers average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$107,240
- Reading$96,760
- Allentown$96,360
- Harrisburg$92,060
- Pittsburgh$90,530
- York$90,380
- Lancaster$89,990
- Scranton$88,960
- State College$82,860
- Erie$76,540
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $107,240 | $101,420 | $80,660 | $80,981 | 103 |
| Reading | $96,760 | $98,690 | $74,660 | $73,930 | 97 |
| Allentown | $96,360 | $93,510 | $79,430 | $73,661 | 100 |
| Harrisburg | $92,060 | $86,450 | $70,900 | $70,768 | 99 |
| Pittsburgh | $90,530 | $85,340 | $62,930 | $69,739 | 95 |
| York | $90,380 | $91,760 | $75,870 | $69,638 | 96 |
| Lancaster | $89,990 | $83,990 | $66,950 | $69,375 | 98 |
| Scranton | $88,960 | $88,180 | $73,340 | $68,682 | 94 |
| State College | $82,860 | $87,610 | $64,560 | $64,578 | 97 |
| Erie | $76,540 | $78,060 | $59,270 | $60,326 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1251.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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