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What is a computer programming supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a computer programming supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $31.46 an hour? That's $65,429 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -7% and produce -17,900 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreComputer Programming SupervisorUS Average
Salary
5.1

Avg. Salary $65,429

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
5.1

Growth rate -7%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.18%

Asian 15.00%

Black or African American 5.01%

Hispanic or Latino 8.85%

Unknown 4.71%

White 66.24%

Gender

female 28.38%

male 71.62%

Age - 48
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 48
Stress level
5.1

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.3

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.7

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a computer programming supervisor

  1. Explore computer programming supervisor education requirements

    Most common computer programming supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    53.8 %

    Associate

    25.6 %

    Certificate

    7.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific computer programming supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Java100.00%
  3. Complete relevant computer programming supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New computer programming supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a computer programming supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real computer programming supervisor resumes.
  4. Research computer programming supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Manage the entire corporate intranet and the plethora of applications and web pages that are require for daily activities.
    • Serve as analyst/programmer supporting the enhancement and maintenance of actuarial systems within an IBM OS/MVS/COBOL mainframe environment utilizing VM/CMS development tool.
    • Analyze and troubleshoot equipment and software reliability to identify and define problem areas to establish computer and telecommunication performance levels.
  5. Apply for computer programming supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a computer programming supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average computer programming supervisor salary

The average computer programming supervisor salary in the United States is $65,429 per year or $31 per hour. Computer programming supervisor salaries range between $50,000 and $84,000 per year.

Average computer programming supervisor salary
$65,429 Yearly
$31.46 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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