Content Developer Salaries

How much does a Content Developer make?

Total pay range
$66K - $118K/yr
$88K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$52K - $92K/yrBase pay
$14K - $26K/yrAdditional pay
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Top paying industries

The top 5 paying industries for a Content Developer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $78,497, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $74,823, Education with a median total pay of $72,971, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $68,310, and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $64,527.
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Content Developer are Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft.
The top paying company in Management & Consulting for Content Developer is GP Strategies.
Top paying companies in Education for Content Developer are Udacity, Harvard University, and METCOR/LSI.
The top paying company in Retail & Wholesale for Content Developer is Costco Wholesale.
Top paying companies in Media & Communication for Content Developer are GEX, Pearson, and Cengage.

Information Technology

$78,497

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Content Developer are Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft.

Management & Consulting

$74,823

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Content Developer are Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft.

Education

$72,971

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Content Developer are Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft.

Retail & Wholesale

$68,310

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Content Developer are Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft.

Media & Communication

$64,527

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Content Developer are Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft.

Recent salaries shared by Content Developer

Location

50 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Content Developer
1-3 years
$54K/yr
$54K • $0
Clemson, SC
$54K/yr
$54K • $0
Content Developer
1-3 years
$79K - $91K/yr
Dallas, TX
$79K - $91K/yr
Content Developer
1-3 years
$35K - $41K/yr
Blacksburg, VA
$35K - $41K/yr
Content Developer
1-3 years
$74K/yr
$74K • $0
New York, NY
$74K/yr
$74K • $0
Content Developer
4-6 years
$49K/yr
$49K • $0
Kansas City, MO
$49K/yr
$49K • $0
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Content Developer
4-6 years
$33K/yr
$33K • $0
Murfreesboro, TN
$33K/yr
$33K • $0
Content Developer
10-14 years
$89K/yr
$89K • $0
Washington, DC
$89K/yr
$89K • $0
Content Developer
4-6 years
$57K - $65K/yr
Cincinnati, OH
$57K - $65K/yr
Content Developer
1-3 years
$49K - $56K/yr
Omaha, NE
$49K - $56K/yr
Content Developer
4-6 years
$97K - $113K/yr
Dallas, TX
$97K - $113K/yr

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Media and communications jobs are expected to see increased demand due to growth in different communications platforms. Digital expertise will become increasingly important as consumers continue to shift away from print, radio and television and towards electronic media. Most media & communications careers require higher education, although this varies greatly depending on the field, and usually offer above-average pay.Show more

Frequently asked questions about Content Developer salaries

The average salary for a Content Developer is $87,647 per year or $42 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $153,474 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $65,736 (25th percentile) and $118,179 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1243 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Content Developer employees in United States as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Content Developer in United States is $118,179 per year, $9,848 per month or $57 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Content Developer in United States is $65,736 per year, $5,478 per month or $32 per hour.