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Developer salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Developer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$102,234
Average $102,234
Low $57,964
High $180,316

The average salary for a developer is $102,234 per year in the United States and $3,000 cash bonus per year.7.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 29, 2026).

Developer job openings in United States

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Volunteers of America3.3out of 5 stars.
Mather, CA
$29 - $34 an hour
Full-time
12 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
    $159,046 per year
  2. Seattle, WA
    $121,887 per year
  3. San Diego, CA
    $118,094 per year
  4. Las Vegas, NV
    $82,433 per year
  5. Austin, TX
    $71,526 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 $101,734 per year