Computer Programmers pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $100,970 or more. The middle half of computer programmers in San Juan earn between $44,050 and $69,740.
- $32K10th
- $44K25th
- $51KMedian
- $70K75th
- $101K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,870 | $4,822 | $27.82 |
| Median | $51,460 | $4,288 | $24.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,050 | $3,671 | $21.18 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $69,740 | $5,812 | $33.53 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Is San Juan a good place for computer programmers? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Programmers salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$104,920
- Port St. Lucie, FL$89,990
- Naples, FL$113,080
- Palm Bay, FL$93,040
- Fort Myers, FL$95,430
- Orlando, FL$94,810
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 San Juan: questions
How much do computer programmers make an hour in San Juan?
$27.82 an hour on average, and $24.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer programmers salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,050, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do computer programmers earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 46% less than the U.S. metro average for this job ($107,279).
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 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.7%.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.04, this job is 2.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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