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Mid-level Computer Programmers salary in Iowa

Roles that require qualified independent work on routine tasks. Typically two to five years of relevant experience.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated May 4, 2026
BLS percentile range
P25 to MEDIAN of the Iowa OES distribution for Computer Programmers.
DOL OFLC offered median
$81,401
Across 22 certified filings at this wage level.
Real disclosed salaries

Mid-level Computer Programmers in Iowa: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 22 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $81,401. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level II — qualified22$81,401

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Mid-level Computer Programmers in Iowa. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
HCL AMERICA INCSr Technical Lead5$84,282
Mphasis CorporationSoftware Engineer4$116,015
Tata Consultancy Services LimitedDeveloper2$73,424
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORPSenior Associate JC60 - Computer Programmers2$73,424
WIPRO LIMITEDTechnical Lead L12$80,160
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITEDDeveloper1$78,936
Kirkwood Community CollegeApplication Developer1$68,101
American Equity Investment Life Insurance CompanyApplication Developer II1$99,750
WIZCOM CORPORATIONComputer Programmer1$83,866
UST GLOBAL INCLead II - Software Engineering1$113,261

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Software Engineer at Mphasis Corporation
    $97,000
    West Des MoinesWage Level IIDecided Sep 18, 2025I-200-25254-303533
  • Programmer Analyst - II at HCL AMERICA INC
    $84,282
    Iowa CityWage Level IIDecided Aug 25, 2025I-200-25230-248818
  • Developer at TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED
    $78,936
    West Des MoinesWage Level IIDecided Jul 25, 2025I-200-25199-184793
  • Developer at Tata Consultancy Services Limited
    $73,424
    West Des MoinesWage Level IIDecided Jul 7, 2025I-200-25178-134552
  • Sr Technical Lead at HCL AMERICA INC
    $73,424
    AltoonaWage Level IIDecided Jun 18, 2025I-200-25162-078336
  • Application Developer at Kirkwood Community College
    $68,101
    Cedar RapidsWage Level IIDecided Jun 10, 2025I-200-25154-045960
  • Sr Technical Lead at HCL AMERICA INC
    $73,424
    AltoonaWage Level IIDecided Jun 6, 2025I-200-25150-033186
  • Senior Associate JC60 - Computer Programmers at COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP
    $73,424
    DES MOINESWage Level IIDecided May 23, 2025I-200-25136-983583

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.