Application Developer Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$148,326 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$108,147 $148,326 $187,063
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Application Developer in United States is $148,326 per year as of July 2026, based on 124 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $108,147, while senior specialists can earn up to $187,063. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,020 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Application Developer.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Application Developer over the last 6 months in United States.

πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Application Developer in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 171 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Application Developer 124 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 102 0 0
Entry Level $108,147
Junior $128,088
Median Salary $148,326
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $155,910
Expert / Top Earners $187,063

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