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Developer salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Developer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$102,429
Average $102,429
Low $58,260
High $180,086

The average salary for a developer is $102,429 per year in the United States and $3,000 cash bonus per year.7.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Developer job openings in United States

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Power Platform Developer, Mid
Booz Allen Hamilton3.9out of 5 stars.
Arlington, VA
$62,000 - $141,000 a year
Full-time
16 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Developer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Saint Peter's Healthcare Syste...
 
$437,500per year
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PlayStation
 
$300,755per year
Curative Talent
 
$280,000per year
Atlassian
 
$277,200per year
Handshake
 
$275,000per year
Pinterest
 
$270,990per year

Highest paying cities for Developers near United States

  1. Palo Alto, CA
    $155,565 per year
  2. San Diego, CA
    $120,035 per year
  3. Las Vegas, NV
    $82,264 per year
  4. Austin, TX
    $71,493 per year
  5. Buffalo, NY
    $69,143 per year

Where can a Developer earn more?

Compare salaries for Developers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Developer get paid in United States?

Developer II

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Average $101,648 per year