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      How much does Application Developer make?

      Total pay range
      $116K - $175K/yr
      $141K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $94K - $134K/yrBase pay
      $22K - $41K/yrAdditional pay

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      What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
      Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.

      Top paying industries

      The top 5 paying industries for Application Developer in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $129,448, Financial Services with a median total pay of $126,678, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $122,494, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $121,354, and Telecommunications with a median total pay of $118,879.

      Energy, Mining & Utilities

      Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Application Developer are Southern California Edison and Portland General Electric.

      Recent salaries shared by Application Developer

      50 salaries

      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Location
      Date submitted
      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Location
      Date submitted
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Application Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $116K/yr
      ($116K • $0)
      Sacramento, CA

      submitted on Jun 1, 2025

      $116K/yr
      $116K • $0
      Application Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $91K/yr
      ($91K • $0)
      Omaha, NE

      submitted on May 30, 2025

      $91K/yr
      $91K • $0
      Application Developer
      |
      4-6 years
      $95K/yr
      ($90K • $5K)
      Broomfield, CO

      submitted on May 25, 2025

      $95K/yr
      $90K • $5K
      Application Developer
      |
      4-6 years
      $86K/yr
      ($83K • $3K)
      Boise, ID

      submitted on May 23, 2025

      $86K/yr
      $83K • $3K
      Application Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $92K/yr
      ($87K • $5K)
      Philadelphia, PA

      submitted on May 22, 2025

      $92K/yr
      $87K • $5K
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      Application Developer
      |
      4-6 years
      $89K - $104K/yr
      Tulsa, OK

      submitted on May 21, 2025

      $89K - $104K/yr
      Application Developer
      |
      4-6 years
      $80K - $92K/yr
      Pittsburgh, PA

      submitted on May 20, 2025

      $80K - $92K/yr
      Application Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $89K/yr
      ($87K • $2K)
      Brooklyn Center, MN

      submitted on May 19, 2025

      $89K/yr
      $87K • $2K
      Application Developer
      |
      7-9 years
      $94K - $109K/yr
      South Bend, IN

      submitted on May 15, 2025

      $94K - $109K/yr
      Application Developer
      |
      15+ years
      $172K/yr
      ($172K • $0)
      Bellevue, WA

      submitted on May 14, 2025

      $172K/yr
      $172K • $0
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      Total pay trajectory

      Applications Engineer
      $101K–$156K/yr
      Assistant Manager of Applications Engineering
      $154K–$246K/yr
      Executive Applications Engineer
      $124K–$187K/yr

      Popular companies for Application Developers

      Apple-logoApple4.2★
      $215K - $335K/yr Total pay
      $266K Median
      Software Developer, Applications
      Oracle-logoOracle3.6★
      $134K - $187K/yr Total pay
      $158K Median
      Applications Developer
      Apple-logoApple4.2★
      $210K - $354K/yr Total pay
      $270K Median
      Applications Software Developer
      IBM-logoIBM3.9★
      $110K - $156K/yr Total pay
      $131K Median
      Application Developer
      Tata Consultancy Services-logoTata Consultancy Services3.5★
      $125K - $173K/yr Total pay
      $146K Median
      Software Developer, Applications
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      Frequently asked questions about Application Developer salaries

      • The average salary for Application Developer is $141,431 per year or $68 per hour, with top earners making up to $211,212 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $115,724 (25th percentile) to $175,162 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 7745 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Application Developer employees.
      • The highest salary for Application Developer is $175,162 per year, $14,597 per month or $84 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Application Developer is $115,724 per year, $9,644 per month or $56 per hour.
      • The salary trajectory of Application Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $117,802 per year (estimate) and goes up to $280,034 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
      Salaries for related job titlesSenior Applications Developer ($137K)Software Software ($112K)Software Developer ($98K)Software Development Engineer ($126K)