The average pay for an SAS Programmer is $49.34 per hour.
The average pay for an SAS Programmer is $77,279 per year.
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Job Description for SAS Programmer
An SAS programmer typically programs develops, maintains, and validates data structure and software. This can involve statistical analyses, reports, data sets, tables, figures, and listings. They design and write standard macros that can be maintained, supported, documented, and user friendly. They may also assist with training other programmers or statisticians to ensure the development of specific skill sets within the company.
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Leading companies who hire large numbers of SAS Programmers include Quintiles Transnational Corp, Inventiv Health, Kaiser Permanente, Chiltern International, and Quintiles, Inc. The biggest paychecks can be found at Kaiser Permanente — the median salary there is $110K.
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Popular Skills for SAS Programmer
SAS Programmers report using a large range of skills on the job. Most notably, facility with UNIX, PL/SQL, and Linux are correlated to pay that is significantly above average, leading to increases of 26 percent, 8 percent, and 4 percent, respectively. Those listing C++ as a skill should be prepared for drastically lower pay. Microsoft Excel and HTML also typically command lower compensation. Most people experienced in SAS also know Microsoft Office.
Pay by Experience Level for SAS Programmer
Pay by Experience for an SAS Programmer has a positive trend. An entry-level SAS Programmer with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $71,000 based on 350 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. An SAS Programmer with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $96,000 based on 213 salaries. An experienced SAS Programmer which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $107,000 based on 147 salaries. An SAS Programmer with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $102,000 based on 46 salaries.
Pay Difference by Location
For SAS Programmers, working in the bustling city of South San Francisco has its advantages, including an above-average pay rate. SAS Programmers will also find cushy salaries in San Francisco (+23 percent), Chicago (+19 percent), Philadelphia (+13 percent), and Boston (+4 percent). SAS Programmers in Buffalo make 37 percent less than the national average, proving that location is a major factor in pay. Employers in Ann Arbor and Baltimore also lean toward paying below-median salaries (21 percent lower and 16 percent lower, respectively).
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Key Stats for SAS Programmer
Gender
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Female
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Male
58 % |
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Job Satisfaction
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