Account Developer Salary in the United States

How much does an Account Developer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Account Developer in the United States is $54,418 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, an Account Developer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,886
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,996 to $61,991
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,149
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Account Developer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $61,991 $5,166 $1,192 $30
Average $54,418 $4,535 $1,046 $26
25th Percentile $47,996 $4,000 $923 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Account Developer Salaries

An Account 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Account Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Account 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $52,707
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $54,084
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,202
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,536
  • Expert (over 8 years): $57,759
Levels Salary
Entry Level Account Developer$52,707
Intermediate Level Account Developer$54,084
Senior Level Account Developer$57,202
Specialist Level Account Developer$57,536
Expert Level Account Developer$57,759
$52,707 0 yr
$54,084 < 2 yrs
$57,202 2-4 yrs
$57,536 5-8 yrs
$57,759 > 8 yrs
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How Do Account Developer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Account Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $60,251.
  • California: $60,023.
  • Massachusetts: $59,223.

Top Paying Cities for Account 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: $68,637
  • San Francisco: $67,963
  • Oakland: $66,455

What Skills Can Increase an Account Developer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 7.25% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Data Entry (Mentioned in 1.59% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
  • Lead Generation (Mentioned in 0.92% Job Postings): In marketing, lead generation (/ˈliːd/) is the initiation of consumer interest or enquiry into products or services of a business. Leads can be created for purposes such as list building, e-newsletter list acquisition or for sales leads. The methods for generating leads typically fall under the umbrella of advertising, but may also include non-paid sources such as organic search engine results or referrals from existing customers. Leads may come from various sources or activities, for example, digitally via the Internet, through personal referrals, through telephone calls either by the company or telemarketers, through advertisements, and events. A 2015 study found that 89% of respondents cited email as the most-used channel for generating leads, followed by content marketing, search engine, and finally events. A study from 2014 found that direct traffic, search engines, and web referrals were the three most popular online channels for lead generation, accounting for 93% of leads.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 7.25%
Data Entry 1.59%
Lead Generation 0.92%
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 an Account Developer's salary.
  • Lead Generation: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Lead Generation
$63,669
17%
Insight
$60,948
12%
Leadership
$60,404
11%
Collaboration
$59,316
9%
Supply Chain
$59,316
9%
Vendor Relationships
$59,316
9%
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How Education impacts an Account Developer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Account Developers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Account Developer with a No Diploma is between $56,762 and $60,335).

Account Developer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Account Developer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 7.9%
Associates 6.4%
Bachelors 79.1%
Masters 5.6%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Account Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Account 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Account Developer

Salaries for an Account Developer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,735 in 2023 to around $54,292 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Account Developer salary trends, .

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$55,150
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