Some of the highest-paying cities for coders include parts of Seattle, Washington, at $87,680 per year on average, Los Angeles, California, at $77,995 per year on average and Albany, New York at $74,583 per year on average. Salary expectations differ based on your job location and years of experience. Once you specialize in a certain area of coding, you have the potential to earn a higher wage. The national average salary for a computer programmer or coder is $73,059 per year. View more jobs on Indeed View More How much do coders make?