Document Developer Salary in the United States

How much does a Document Developer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Document Developer in the United States is $81,908 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,979
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,595 to $89,273
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,117
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Document Developer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $89,273 $7,439 $1,717 $43
Average $81,908 $6,826 $1,575 $39
25th Percentile $72,595 $6,050 $1,396 $35
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Key Factors That Influence Document Developer Salaries

A Document 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 Document Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Document 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): $76,881
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $77,198
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $78,786
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $81,089
  • Expert (over 8 years): $83,135
Levels Salary
Entry Level Document Developer$76,881
Intermediate Level Document Developer$77,198
Senior Level Document Developer$78,786
Specialist Level Document Developer$81,089
Expert Level Document Developer$83,135
$76,881 0 yr
$77,198 < 2 yrs
$78,786 2-4 yrs
$81,089 5-8 yrs
$83,135 > 8 yrs
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How Do Document 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 Document Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $90,688.
  • California: $90,344.
  • Massachusetts: $89,140.

Top Paying Cities for Document 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: $103,310
  • San Francisco: $102,294
  • Oakland: $100,026

What Skills Can Increase a Document Developer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 20% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • Sales Process (Mentioned in 2.36% Job Postings): Designing and implementing repeatable steps that a salesperson takes to move a prospect from an early-stage lead to a closed customer.
  • Child Development (Mentioned in 1.86% Job Postings): Child development refers to the sequence of physical, language, thought and emotional changes that occur in a child from birth to the beginning of adulthood.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Presentation 20%
Sales Process 2.36%
Child Development 1.86%
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 Document Developer's salary.
  • Sales Process: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Sales Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Product Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Sales Process
$97,470
19%
Sales Presentation
$97,470
19%
Product Management
$88,460
8%
Public Speaking
$86,822
6%
Customer Satisfaction
$85,184
4%
Partnering
$85,184
4%
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How Education impacts a Document Developer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Document Developers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Document Developer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $78,419 and $82,731).

Document Developer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Document Developer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.5%
High School 5.6%
Associates 3.2%
Bachelors 29.7%
Masters 54.7%
Doctorate 6.3%
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Document Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Document 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 Document Developer

Salaries for a Document Developer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $67,289 in 2023 to around $67,158 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Document Developer salary trends, .

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2024
$67,344
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