IBM employees working as Computer Programmer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 29 ratings. This is 7% lower than the average of Computer Programmer professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Computer Programmer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £41,532 per year (estimate) and goes up to £89,882 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Computer Programmer at IBM is £106,779 per year or £51 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £173,956 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £83,054 (25th percentile) and £138,449 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 15 salaries submitted by IBM Computer Programmer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.