Senior Interactive Developer Salary in the United States

How much does a Senior Interactive Developer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Interactive Developer in the United States is $84,479 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,648
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,268 to $93,466
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,971
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Senior Interactive Developer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $93,466 $7,789 $1,797 $45
Average $84,479 $7,040 $1,625 $41
25th Percentile $74,268 $6,189 $1,428 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Senior Interactive Developer Salaries

A Senior Interactive 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 Senior Interactive Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Interactive 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): $82,068
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $82,351
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,195
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $88,756
  • Expert (over 8 years): $90,183
Levels Salary
Entry Level Senior Interactive Developer$82,068
Intermediate Level Senior Interactive Developer$82,351
Senior Level Senior Interactive Developer$84,195
Specialist Level Senior Interactive Developer$88,756
Expert Level Senior Interactive Developer$90,183
$82,068 0 yr
$82,351 < 2 yrs
$84,195 2-4 yrs
$88,756 5-8 yrs
$90,183 > 8 yrs
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How Do Senior Interactive 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 Senior Interactive Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $93,535.
  • California: $93,180.
  • Massachusetts: $91,938.

Top Paying Cities for Senior Interactive 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: $106,553
  • San Francisco: $105,505
  • Oakland: $103,165

What Skills Can Increase a Senior Interactive Developer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 3.9% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Investment Management (Mentioned in 1.53% Job Postings): Investment management (or financial management) is the professional asset management of various securities (shares, bonds and other securities) and other assets (e.g., real estate) in order to meet specified investment goals for the benefit of the investors. Investors may be institutions (insurance companies, pension funds, corporations, charities, educational establishments etc.) or private investors (both directly via investment contracts and more commonly via collective investment schemes e.g. mutual funds or exchange-traded funds). The term 'asset management' is often used to refer to the investment management of investment funds, while the more generic term 'fund management' may refer to all forms of institutional investment as well as investment management for private investors. Investment managers who specialize in advisory or discretionary management on behalf of (normally wealthy) private investors may often refer to their services as money management or portfolio management often within the context of "private banking".
  • Python (Mentioned in 1.25% Job Postings): Applying the concepts and algorithms of Python to design, develop and maintain software applications to comply with business requirements.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 3.9%
Investment Management 1.53%
Python 1.25%
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 Senior Interactive Developer's salary.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Front Office: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Portfolio Management: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Verbal Communication
$94,616
12%
Front Office
$94,616
12%
Portfolio Management
$92,926
10%
Consulting
$92,082
9%
Order Management
$92,082
9%
Data Analysis
$91,237
8%
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How Education impacts a Senior Interactive Developer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Senior Interactive 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 Senior Interactive Developer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $86,026 and $97,956).

Senior Interactive Developer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Senior Interactive Developer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 66.7%
High School 33.3%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 66.7%
Masters 33.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Senior Interactive Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Interactive 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 Senior Interactive Developer

Salaries for a Senior Interactive Developer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $79,291 in 2023 to around $77,309 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Senior Interactive Developer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Senior Interactive Developer Over Time

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2024 $78,522
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