Computer Programmers pay range in Spokane
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $125,240 or more. The middle half of computer programmers in Spokane earn between $97,420 and $125,240.
- $75K10th
- $97K25th
- $125KMedian
- $125K75th
- $125K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $113,420 | $9,452 | $54.53 |
| Median | $125,240 | $10,437 | $60.21 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $97,420 | $8,118 | $46.84 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $125,240 | $10,437 | $60.21 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Programmers pay in Spokane vs. Washington and the U.S.
Computer programmers in Spokane earn 10% less than the Washington average ($126,540) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($105,170). At the median the gap is +25% against the U.S. median of $100,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane | $113,420 | $125,240 | $75,470 | $125,240 | n/a |
| Washington | $126,540 | $125,620 | $84,760 | $166,400 | 2,540 |
| United States | $105,170 | $100,390 | $57,710 | $160,460 | 92,230 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer Programmers salary after taxes in Spokane
On the average salary of $113,420, a single filer in Spokane takes home about $88,621 a year, or $7,385 a month and $3,408 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Spokane a good place for computer programmers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Spokane area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $113,420 buys what about $113,029 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Spokane ($54,660). A typical home costs $423,842, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Programmers salary in other Washington cities
Spokane ranks 1st of 4 Washington metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Spokane$113,420
- Bremerton$107,480
- Bellingham$106,700
- Olympia$101,790
Highest-paying cities for computer programmers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($150,780).
- San Jose, CA$150,780
- Boulder, CO$139,840
- Portland, ME$138,860
- Fayetteville, AR$130,080
- San Diego, CA$129,530
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Computer Programmers salary in Spokane: questions
How much do computer programmers make an hour in Spokane?
$54.53 an hour on average, and $60.21 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer programmers salary in Spokane?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $97,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer programmers take-home pay in Spokane?
About $88,621 a year ($7,385 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $113,420. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do computer programmers earn more in Spokane than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more than the U.S. average for this job ($105,170).
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; area Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA (44060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 13.4%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
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