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Developer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Developer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$102,396
Average $102,396
Low $58,385
High $179,583

The average salary for a developer is $102,396 per year in the United States and $3,000 cash bonus per year.6.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 11, 2026).

Developer job openings in United States

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Energy Project Developer
ABM Industries Inc.3.1out of 5 stars.
Philadelphia, PA
$140,000 - $145,000 a year
Full-time
13 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
 
$301,029per year
Atlassian
 
$277,200per year
Handshake
 
$275,000per year
Pinterest
 
$270,990per year
Selby Jennings
 
$260,833per year

Highest paying cities for Developers near United States

  1. Palo Alto, CA
    $162,922 per year
  2. Seattle, WA
    $118,256 per year
  3. San Diego, CA
    $117,558 per year
  4. Las Vegas, NV
    $82,949 per year
  5. Austin, TX
    $71,814 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

Job openings
Average $101,185 per year