Application Developer Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does an Application Developer Specialist make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Application Developer Specialist in the United States is $145,878 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $70.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $163,534
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $133,584 to $155,120
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $122,391
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Application Developer Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $155,120 $12,927 $2,983 $75
Average $145,878 $12,157 $2,805 $70
25th Percentile $133,584 $11,132 $2,569 $64
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Key Factors That Influence Application Developer Specialist Salaries

An Application Developer Specialist'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 Application Developer Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Application Developer Specialist'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): $140,755
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $141,609
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $142,463
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,536
  • Expert (over 8 years): $150,637
Levels Salary
Entry Level Application Developer Specialist$140,755
Intermediate Level Application Developer Specialist$141,609
Senior Level Application Developer Specialist$142,463
Specialist Level Application Developer Specialist$145,536
Expert Level Application Developer Specialist$150,637
$140,755 0 yr
$141,609 < 2 yrs
$142,463 2-4 yrs
$145,536 5-8 yrs
$150,637 > 8 yrs
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How Do Application Developer Specialist 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 Application Developer Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $161,516.
  • California: $160,903.
  • Massachusetts: $158,759.

Top Paying Cities for Application Developer Specialists

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: $183,996
  • San Francisco: $182,187
  • Oakland: $178,146

What Skills Can Increase an Application Developer Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.88% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • C# (Mentioned in 3.07% Job Postings): C# is a general-purpose, multi-paradigm programming language. C# encompasses static typing, strong typing, lexically scoped, imperative, declarative, functional, generic, object-oriented, and component-oriented programming disciplines.
  • API (Mentioned in 2.09% Job Postings): An application programming interface is a way for two or more computer programs to communicate with each other. It is a type of software interface, offering a service to other pieces of software.
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Analysis 5.88%
C# 3.07%
API 2.09%
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 Application Developer Specialist's salary.
  • iOS: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Azure: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
iOS
 $153,172
5%
Agile
 $150,254
3%
Azure
 $150,254
3%
Java
 $150,254
3%
API
 $150,254
3%
Python
 $150,254
3%
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Application Developer Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Application Developer Specialist'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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$133,584
Average $145,878/year
$155,120
$11,132
Average $12,157/month
$12,927
$2,569
Average $2,805/week
$2,983
$64
Average $70/hour
$75
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $155,120 $12,927 $2,983 $75
Average $145,878 $12,157 $2,805 $70
25th Percentile $133,584 $11,132 $2,569 $64

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Salary Trends for Application Developer Specialist

Salaries for an Application Developer Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $135,352 in 2023 to around $133,390 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Application Developer Specialist salary trends, .

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