Application Developer Salaries
How much does an Application Developer make?
Total pay range
$116K - $175K/yr
$141K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$93K - $134K/yrBase pay
$22K - $41K/yrAdditional pay
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for an Application Developer in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $126,725, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $125,747, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $122,606, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $121,513, and Telecommunications with a median total pay of $118,847.
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Application Developer are JPMorganChase, Barclays, and Vanguard.
Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Application Developer are Southern California Edison, Portland General Electric, and TC Energy.
Top paying companies in Management & Consulting for Application Developer are Accenture, BearingPoint, and ERPA.
Top paying companies in Human Resources & Staffing for Application Developer are Populus Group, Collabera, and Adecco Group.
The top paying company in Telecommunications for Application Developer is Spectrum.
Financial Services
$126,725
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Application Developer are JPMorganChase, Barclays, and Vanguard.
Energy, Mining & Utilities
$125,747
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Application Developer are JPMorganChase, Barclays, and Vanguard.
Management & Consulting
$122,606
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Application Developer are JPMorganChase, Barclays, and Vanguard.
Human Resources & Staffing
$121,513
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Application Developer are JPMorganChase, Barclays, and Vanguard.
Telecommunications
$118,847
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Application Developer are JPMorganChase, Barclays, and Vanguard.
Recent salaries shared by Application Developer
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Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Application Developer
4-6 years
$90K/yr
$90K • $0
Philadelphia, PA
submitted on May 27, 2026
$90K/yr
$90K • $0
Application Developer
7-9 years
$77K/yr
$77K • $0
Franklin, TN
submitted on May 26, 2026
$77K/yr
$77K • $0
Application Developer
15+ years
$107K - $124K/yr
Nashville, TN
submitted on May 13, 2026
$107K - $124K/yr
Application Developer
1-3 years
$86K - $100K/yr
Tucker, GA
submitted on May 11, 2026
$86K - $100K/yr
Application Developer
4-6 years
$80K/yr
$80K • $0
Alpharetta, GA
submitted on May 9, 2026
$80K/yr
$80K • $0
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Application Developer
1-3 years
$124K/yr
$124K • $0
San Francisco, CA
submitted on May 6, 2026
$124K/yr
$124K • $0
Application Developer
10-14 years
$141K - $164K/yr
San Diego, CA
submitted on May 6, 2026
$141K - $164K/yr
Application Developer
4-6 years
$97K/yr
$87K • $10K
Chicago, IL
submitted on May 4, 2026
$97K/yr
$87K • $10K
Application Developer
4-6 years
$109K/yr
$102K • $7K
Broomfield, CO
submitted on May 4, 2026
$109K/yr
$102K • $7K
Application Developer
1-3 years
$56K - $65K/yr
Monticello, KY
submitted on May 3, 2026
$56K - $65K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Application Developer salaries
How much does an Application Developer in United States make?
The average salary for an Application Developer is $141,379 per year or $68 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $211,154 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $115,678 (25th percentile) and $175,107 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 7919 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Application Developer employees in United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for an Application Developer in United States?
The highest salary for an Application Developer in United States is $175,107 per year, $14,592 per month or $84 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for an Application Developer in United States?
The lowest salary for an Application Developer in United States is $115,678 per year, $9,640 per month or $56 per hour.
What is the salary trajectory of an Application Developer?
The salary trajectory of an Application Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $117,708 per year (estimate) and goes up to $280,000 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.