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Computer Programmers salary in Worcester, MA

The median computer programmers in Worcester, MA earns $119,010 a year, 19% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $7,217 a month.

10th percentile
$74,360
25th percentile
$90,010
Median percentile
$119,010
75th percentile
$143,920
90th percentile
$157,810

Based on 90 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.

What you keep

$86,603 take-home a year
Gross pay$119,010
Federal income tax−$17,352
Social Security + Medicare−$9,104
Massachusetts income tax (approx.)−$5,951
Monthly take-home$7,217
Every two weeks$3,331

Does it go far here?

$116,081Median pay in Worcester, MA is worth this at average US prices (local price level 102.5 vs 100).
20%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,426 a month, Census ACS).

Top-paying jobs in Worcester, MA

JobMedian pay
Marketing Managers$199,280
Computer and Information Systems Managers$193,890
Architectural and Engineering Managers$179,150
Financial Managers$170,940
Managers, All Other$164,730
Sales Managers$162,810
Software Developers$146,950
Construction Managers$140,570

All computer programmers salaries · Take-home pay in Massachusetts