How much does a Developer make?
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$97,787
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Developer is $97,787 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $84,944 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $12,843 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Top Paying Companies
For a Developer in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Developer in United States. Employers include Google, Meta and McKinsey & Company.
Top Paying Companies
For Developer in United States
| 1 | $197,640 | ||
| 2 | Meta | $195,166 | |
| 3 | McKinsey & Company | $185,699 | |
| 4 | McMaster-Carr | $180,239 | |
| 5 | Citadel | $176,736 | |
| 6 | Apple | $176,290 | |
| 7 | VMware | $174,911 | |
| 8 | Salesforce | $174,115 | |
| 9 | Oracle | $170,204 | |
| 10 | Amazon | $169,782 |
What are total pay estimates for a Developer at different companies?
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$211,132
/ yr
$190,572
/ yr
$219,619
/ yr
$174,950
/ yr
$183,920
/ yr
$190,443
/ yr
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$186,522
/ yr
$160,918
/ yr
$196,877
/ yr
$103,707
/ yr
$186,751
/ yr
$138,627
/ yr
$111,463
/ yr
$136,516
/ yr
$196,814
/ yr
$108,378
/ yr
$123,158
/ yr
$193,918
/ yr
$155,132
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Top Paying Industries
For a Developer in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Developer in United States are Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $138,413, Financial Services with a median total pay of $132,184, Agriculture with a median total pay of $132,065, Personal Consumer Services with a median total pay of $131,795, and Telecommunications with a median total pay of $129,706.
Human Resources & Staffing
Top paying companies in Human Resources & Staffing for Developer are Lenmar Consulting, C&T Information Technology Consulting, and V-Soft Consulting Group.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Business?
Jobs in business are in increasing demand, requiring workers with at least a bachelor’s degree and moderate to advanced technical skills, with the use of data often a required job function. To remain competitive, job seekers with little relevant field experience should consider higher degrees or industry-specific certificates to meet evolving requirements.
Recent Salaries Shared
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Developer pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Developer is $84,944 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Developer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 13750 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Developer employees.
The highest salary for a Developer in United States is $130,497 per year.
The lowest salary for a Developer in United States is $55,293 per year.
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