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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

      How much does Software Applications Developer make?

      Total pay range
      $114K - $169K/yr
      $138K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $95K - $134K/yrBase pay
      $19K - $35K/yrAdditional pay
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      Last updated Apr 10, 20258K Salaries submitted
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      Frequently asked questions about Applications Software Developer salaries

      • The average salary for Applications Software Developer is $138,099 per year or $66 per hour, with top earners making up to $202,210 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $114,075 (25th percentile) to $169,172 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 8008 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Applications Software Developer employees.
      • The highest salary for Applications Software Developer is $169,172 per year, $14,098 per month or $81 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Applications Software Developer is $114,075 per year, $9,506 per month or $55 per hour.
      • The salary trajectory of Applications Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $117,788 per year (estimate) and goes up to $280,029 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

      Recent salaries shared by Software Applications 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
      Applications Software Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $61K/yr
      ($61K • $0)
      Jackson, MS

      submitted on Feb 8, 2024

      $61K/yr
      $61K • $0
      Applications Software Developer
      |
      4-6 years
      $84K/yr
      ($84K • $0)
      Los Angeles, CA

      submitted on Feb 1, 2024

      $84K/yr
      $84K • $0
      Applications Software Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $135K/yr
      ($135K • $0)
      Chantilly, VA

      submitted on Jan 30, 2024

      $135K/yr
      $135K • $0
      Applications Software Developer
      |
      7-9 years
      $137K/yr
      ($131K • $6K)
      San Francisco, CA

      submitted on Dec 17, 2023

      $137K/yr
      $131K • $6K
      Applications Software Developer
      |
      0-1 year
      $83K/yr
      ($81K • $2K)
      Phillipsburg, NJ

      submitted on Aug 2, 2023

      $83K/yr
      $81K • $2K
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      Applications Software Developer
      |
      10-14 years
      $142K/yr
      ($130K • $12K)
      Tampa, FL

      submitted on Jul 18, 2023

      $142K/yr
      $130K • $12K
      Applications Software Developer
      |
      15+ years
      $88K - $102K/yr
      Philadelphia, PA

      submitted on Jul 11, 2023

      $88K - $102K/yr
      Applications Software Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $123K/yr
      ($123K • $0)
      San Jose, CA

      submitted on Jun 3, 2023

      $123K/yr
      $123K • $0
      Applications Software Developer
      |
      4-6 years
      $78K - $90K/yr
      Saint Louis, MO

      submitted on Jun 1, 2023

      $78K - $90K/yr
      Applications Software Developer
      |
      10-14 years
      $202K - $237K/yr
      City of Industry, CA

      submitted on Jun 1, 2023

      $202K - $237K/yr
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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 Software Applications Developer in United States are Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $123,470, Information Technology with a median total pay of $122,382, Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $117,045, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $114,011, and Insurance with a median total pay of $109,006.

      Human Resources & Staffing

      The top paying company in Human Resources & Staffing for Software Applications Developer is ICONMA.
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