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Senior application developer salary in Washington, DC (Updated 2026)

How much does a Senior Application Developer make in Washington, DC?

Average base salary

$138,679
23%
above national average
Average $138,679
Low $109,325
High $175,915

The average salary for a senior application developer is $138,679 per year in Washington, DC. 39 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 12, 2026).

Senior Application Developer job openings in Washington, DC

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Senior Geospatial Application ...
ARDENT2.7out of 5 stars.
Washington, DC
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Highest paying companies for Senior Application Developer in Washington, DC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
IntelliDyne
 
$239,200per year
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Viva Usa
 
$199,160per year
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Guidehouse
 
$198,500per year
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Zolon Tech
 
$185,000per year
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Soft Tech Consulting
 
$170,000per year
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Avalara
 
$168,709per year
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Highest paying cities for Senior Application Developers near Washington, DC

  1. New York, NY
    $143,592 per year
  2. Washington, DC
    $138,679 per year
  3. Charlotte, NC
    $136,087 per year
  4. Sacramento, CA
    $118,353 per year
  5. Malvern, AR
    $114,829 per year

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How much do similar professions as Senior Application Developer get paid in Washington, DC?

Application Developer

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Senior Application Developer

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Average $138,679 per year

Entry Level Application Developer

Job openings
Average $89,079 per year

Junior Application Developer

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Average $84,195 per year