Updated December 2022
Thinking about a career in programming? Before you decide if this path is right for you, take some time to understand where you can work and how much you can earn.
You've probably heard there's strong demand for programmers and a lot of different job options out there. But exactly what kinds of programmer jobs can you get as a total beginner? And what salary will you make just starting out?
It can be tricky to get a clear picture of entry-level programming jobs. Employers have very different ideas about what skills a beginner should have, depending on the clients they serve and the projects they work on.
To make things easier, we analyzed dozens of programmer job postings on sites like Indeed, Monster, and LinkedIn. From there, we identified the four most common entry-level programmer careers.
In this post, we describe each role, including the average salary for candidates with little-to-no experience (based on data from sites like PayScale and Glassdoor).
Here's everything you need to know about starting a career in programming.
