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Computer Programmers average salary by city in Wisconsin
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $102,860 | $97,410 | $75,490 | $76,595 | 97 |
| Kenosha | $96,040 | $85,020 | $61,770 | $72,202 | 101 |
| Racine | $95,170 | $86,970 | $66,080 | $71,641 | 96 |
| Milwaukee | $90,290 | $85,280 | $68,040 | $68,498 | 97 |
| Oshkosh | $88,500 | $81,970 | $64,310 | $67,345 | 93 |
| Appleton | $87,960 | $79,270 | $62,700 | $66,997 | 92 |
| Green Bay | $85,920 | $81,470 | $65,420 | $65,683 | 93 |
| Wausau | $79,080 | $73,250 | $61,910 | $61,277 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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