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      How much does Software Application Developer make?

      Total pay range
      $113K - $166K/yr
      $136K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $94K - $131K/yrBase pay
      $19K - $35K/yrAdditional pay
      How accurate is a total pay range of $113K-$166K/yr?
      Your input helps Glassdoor refine our pay estimates over time.

      About our data

      Last updated Apr 10, 20253.1K Salaries submitted
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      Recent salaries shared by Software 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
      Software Application Developer
      |
      4-6 years
      $72K/yr
      ($70K • $2K)
      Dallas, TX

      submitted on Nov 16, 2024

      $72K/yr
      $70K • $2K
      Software Application Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $34K/yr
      ($34K • $0)
      Provo, UT

      submitted on Nov 12, 2024

      $34K/yr
      $34K • $0
      Software Application Developer
      |
      0-1 year
      $63K/yr
      ($63K • $0)
      Aberdeen, MD

      submitted on Nov 10, 2024

      $63K/yr
      $63K • $0
      Software Application Developer
      |
      4-6 years
      $65K - $75K/yr
      College Station, TX

      submitted on Oct 25, 2024

      $65K - $75K/yr
      Software Application Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $82K/yr
      ($82K • $0)
      Chandler, AZ

      submitted on Oct 16, 2024

      $82K/yr
      $82K • $0
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      Software Application Developer
      |
      15+ years
      $87K - $101K/yr
      Nowhere, OK

      submitted on Oct 14, 2024

      $87K - $101K/yr
      Software Application Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $46K - $54K/yr
      College Station, TX

      submitted on Oct 3, 2024

      $46K - $54K/yr
      Software Application Developer
      |
      10-14 years
      $116K - $136K/yr
      Baltimore, MD

      submitted on Sep 29, 2024

      $116K - $136K/yr
      Software Application Developer
      |
      10-14 years
      $149K/yr
      ($149K • $0)
      Pasadena, CA

      submitted on Sep 24, 2024

      $149K/yr
      $149K • $0
      Software Application Developer
      |
      4-6 years
      $127K/yr
      ($110K • $17K)
      Dallas, TX

      submitted on Sep 11, 2024

      $127K/yr
      $110K • $17K
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      Salaries for related job titlesJava Software Developer ($115K)Software Applications Engineer ($120K)Software Developer ($98K)Software Development Engineer ($126K)

      Top paying industries

      The top 5 paying industries for Software Application Developer in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $126,939, Legal with a median total pay of $125,575, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $118,375, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $118,023, and Personal Consumer Services with a median total pay of $116,433.

      Financial Services

      Top paying companies in Financial Services for Software Application Developer are Aumkaara, Northern Trust, and It Central.

      Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

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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.

      Frequently asked questions about Software Application Developer salaries

      • The average salary for Software Application Developer is $136,173 per year or $65 per hour, with top earners making up to $198,342 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $112,865 (25th percentile) to $166,348 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 3100 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Application Developer employees.
      • The highest salary for Software Application Developer is $166,348 per year, $13,862 per month or $80 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Software Application Developer is $112,865 per year, $9,405 per month or $54 per hour.
      • The salary trajectory of Software Application Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $117,815 per year (estimate) and goes up to $280,038 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

      Total pay trajectory

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

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