Python Developer Salaries

How much does a Python Developer make?

Total pay range
$99K - $171K/yr
$130K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$78K - $133K/yrBase pay
$21K - $39K/yrAdditional pay
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Total pay trajectory

Software Developer
$96K$157K/yr
Software Developer IV
$119K$178K/yr

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Top paying industries

The top 5 paying industries for a Python Developer in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $144,375, Nonprofit & NGO with a median total pay of $135,943, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $134,510, Healthcare with a median total pay of $128,004, and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $121,045.
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Python Developer are AllianceBernstein, AKUNA CAPITAL, and American Express.
The top paying company in Nonprofit & NGO for Python Developer is Python Software Foundation.
Top paying companies in Telecommunications for Python Developer are AT&T and Verizon.
Top paying companies in Healthcare for Python Developer are The Cigna Group and CVS Health.
Top paying companies in Human Resources & Staffing for Python Developer are Collabera, Insight Global, and Everforth CyberCoders.

Financial Services

$144,375

Financial Services

Top paying companies in Financial Services for Python Developer are AllianceBernstein, AKUNA CAPITAL, and American Express.

Nonprofit & NGO

$135,943

Financial Services

Top paying companies in Financial Services for Python Developer are AllianceBernstein, AKUNA CAPITAL, and American Express.

Telecommunications

$134,510

Financial Services

Top paying companies in Financial Services for Python Developer are AllianceBernstein, AKUNA CAPITAL, and American Express.

Healthcare

$128,004

Financial Services

Top paying companies in Financial Services for Python Developer are AllianceBernstein, AKUNA CAPITAL, and American Express.

Human Resources & Staffing

$121,045

Financial Services

Top paying companies in Financial Services for Python Developer are AllianceBernstein, AKUNA CAPITAL, and American Express.

Recent salaries shared by Python Developer

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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
Python Developer
4-6 years
$127K - $146K/yr
Newark, NJ
$127K - $146K/yr
Python Developer
1-3 years
$38K/yr
$38K • $0
San Francisco, CA
$38K/yr
$38K • $0
Python Developer
4-6 years
$33K - $39K/yr
Georgiana, AL
$33K - $39K/yr
Python Developer
10-14 years
$111K - $129K/yr
Alpharetta, GA
$111K - $129K/yr
Python Developer
1-3 years
$78K/yr
$78K • $0
Chicago, IL
$78K/yr
$78K • $0
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Python Developer
7-9 years
$75K/yr
$75K • $0
New York, NY
$75K/yr
$75K • $0
Python Developer
4-6 years
$74K - $86K/yr
Phoenix, AZ
$74K - $86K/yr
Python Developer
1-3 years
$146K/yr
$146K • $0
Jersey City, NJ
$146K/yr
$146K • $0
Python Developer
1-3 years
$51K - $59K/yr
New York, NY
$51K - $59K/yr
Python Developer
4-6 years
$93K/yr
$93K • $0
Chicago, IL
$93K/yr
$93K • $0

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Frequently asked questions about Python Developer salaries

The average salary for a Python Developer is $129,577 per year or $62 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $218,438 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $99,123 (25th percentile) and $171,245 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 2250 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Python Developer employees in United States as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Python Developer in United States is $171,245 per year, $14,270 per month or $82 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Python Developer in United States is $99,123 per year, $8,260 per month or $48 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Python Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $120,865 per year (estimate) and goes up to $341,246 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.