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Hourly Wage for Mobile Applications Developer Salary in the United States

What is the hourly salary range of Mobile Applications Developer?

As of June 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Mobile Applications Developer in the United States is $51, which translates to an annual salary of about $105,991.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $59 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46 to $55 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42 per hour
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Mobile Applications Developer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $114,520 $9,543 $2,202 $55
Average $105,991 $8,833 $2,038 $51
25th Percentile $95,745 $7,979 $1,841 $46
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Key Factors That Influence Mobile Applications Developer Salaries

A Mobile Applications Developer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Mobile Applications Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Mobile Applications Developer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Mobile Applications Developer (2-4 years): $105,991
  • Mobile Applications Developer, Sr. (4-7 years): $128,670
  • Mobile Applications Development Manager (7+ years): $156,589
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Mobile Applications Developer2-4 years$105,991
Mobile Applications Developer, Sr.4-7 years$128,670
Mobile Applications Development Manager7+ years$156,589
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Top Paying Cities for Mobile Applications Developers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $133,686
  • San Francisco: $132,223
  • Oakland: $129,436

What Skills Can Increase a Mobile Applications Developer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 2.48% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Mobile Applications (Mentioned in 3.46% Job Postings): A mobile application, most commonly known as an app, is a kind of application software intended to run on a mobile phone, for example, a smartphone or tablet PC.
  • JavaScript (Mentioned in 2.55% Job Postings): Using JavaScript in the development and maintenance of Web-based application systems.
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Analysis 2.48%
Mobile Applications 3.46%
JavaScript 2.55%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Mobile Applications Developer's salary.
  • Debugging: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Debugging
 $109,171
3%
Presentation
 $108,111
2%
Coaching
 $108,111
2%
Insight
 $108,111
2%
Networking
 $108,111
2%
Android
 $107,051
1%
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Mobile Applications Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Mobile Applications Developer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$95,745
Average $105,991/year
$114,520
$7,979
Average $8,833/month
$9,543
$1,841
Average $2,038/week
$2,202
$46
Average $51/hour
$55
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $114,520 $9,543 $2,202 $55
Average $105,991 $8,833 $2,038 $51
25th Percentile $95,745 $7,979 $1,841 $46

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Salary Trends for Mobile Applications Developer

Salaries for a Mobile Applications Developer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $102,587 in 2023 to around $102,443 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Mobile Applications Developer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Mobile Applications Developer Over Time

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FAQ about Mobile Applications Developer

1. What are the responsibilities of Mobile Applications Developer?

Responsible for developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining mobile applications. Troubleshoots system problems and issues and looks for ways to improve the application. May require a bachelor's degree. Has knowledge of a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field (i.e., iOS, Android etc.). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work.

2. What are the skills of Mobile Applications Developer

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Mobile Applications: A mobile application, most commonly known as an app, is a kind of application software intended to run on a mobile phone, for example, a smartphone or tablet PC.

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JavaScript: Using JavaScript in the development and maintenance of Web-based application systems.

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