Programmer Analyst salary in Erie, PA
Based on 28 certified H-1B filings in the Erie, PA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Fairview.
Also listed as: Computer Programmer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $60,000 |
| 25th | $64,043 |
| 50th (median) | $70,781 |
| 75th | $85,500 |
| 90th | $96,185 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $62,500 | $61,250 | $62,500 | 15 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2022 | $77,800 | $69,212 | $86,705 | 10 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2025 | $64,043 | $62,472 | $80,949 | 11 |
| FY2026 | $70,800 | $68,125 | $85,500 | 17 |
Cost of living
Erie's median Programmer Analyst salary of $70,781 is worth about $77,800 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Erie = 91.0).
Compared with all workers here
All Computer Programmers in the Erie, PA area earned a median of $78,060 in May 2025 (40 employed). The H-1B median here is $70,781, 9% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Tata Consultancy Services | too few | 6 |
| Gp Technologies | too few | 5 |
| Erie Indemnity Company | too few | 4 |
| Satin Solutions | too few | 4 |
| Compunnel Software Group | too few | 3 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $68,125 | 15 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 2 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 2 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level · Level II | $56,139 | $68,125 | 15 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.
