How much does a computer programmer make in Portland?
$132,000a year
Median yearly pay for computer programmers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $63.44 an hour or $11,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.44
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 207
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,080Median: $132,000Highest 10%: $191,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,080 | $38.50 | |
| 25th | $95,080 | $45.71 | |
| Median | $132,000 | $63.44 | |
| 75th | $191,700 | $92.15 | |
| 90th | $191,700 | $92.15 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for computer programmers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Actuary | $138,200 |
| Software Developer | $128,700 |
| Database Architect | $114,300 |
| Computer Occupation | $113,800 |
| Computer Network Architect | $105,900 |
| Information Security Analyst | $103,400 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $102,900 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,500 |
| Data Scientist | $97,840 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $92,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer programmer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $63.44 ($132,000 a year).
Do computer programmers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $132,000 against $100,400 nationally, 31% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $101,800, so Portland pays 30% more.
Where does Portland rank for computer programmer pay?
8 of 207 metro areas with data.
How much does a computer programmer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $191,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.