Application developer salary in United States

The average salary for an Application Developer is $101,714 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 7.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 6, 2026.

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Application Developer salaries typically range between a low of $62,609 and a high of $165,244 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Application Developer include Los Angeles, CA at $133,115 per year, New York, NY at $124,800 per year, and Boston, MA at $123,210 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Application Developer include Ultratech ($350,000 per year) and Roblox ($302,830 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Application Developer salary compares to related positions:

• Senior Application Developer: Average $115,325 per year
• Entry Level Application Developer: Average $28,694 per year
• Junior Application Developer: Average $75,220 per year