IBM employees working as Applications Programmer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 38% lower than the average of Applications Programmer professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Applications Programmer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $117,815 per year (estimate) and goes up to $280,038 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Applications Programmer at IBM is $149,737 per year or $72 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $231,286 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $120,210 (25th percentile) and $188,857 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 6 salaries submitted by IBM Applications Programmer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Applications Programmer professionals typically earn between $58 and $91 per hour.
Applications Programmer professionals typically earn between $10,018 and $15,738 monthly.