Technical Developer Salary in the United States

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

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Technical Developer in the United States is $85,114 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,813
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,147 to $94,902
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,162
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Technical Developer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $94,902 $7,908 $1,825 $46
Average $85,114 $7,093 $1,637 $41
25th Percentile $74,147 $6,179 $1,426 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Technical Developer Salaries

A Technical 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 Technical Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Technical 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): $61,040
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $74,677
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $85,876
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,890
  • Expert (over 8 years): $165,652
Levels Salary
Treasury ... Level Technical Developer$61,040
Treasury ... Level Technical Developer$74,677
Technical... Level Technical Developer$85,876
Treasury ... Level Technical Developer$128,890
Treasury ... Level Technical Developer$165,652
$61,040 0 yr
$74,677 < 2 yrs
$85,876 2-4 yrs
$128,890 5-8 yrs
$165,652 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Technical 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: $107,355
  • San Francisco: $106,299
  • Oakland: $103,942

What Skills Can Increase a Technical Developer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 6.39% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Treasury Operations (Mentioned in 1.76% Job Postings): Manages the incoming and outgoing funds for the state. The division receives and safeguards state money, maintains accounts of all receipts and expenditures, and serves as custodian of securities in trust.
  • Internal Control (Mentioned in 0.87% Job Postings): Internal control, as defined by accounting and auditing, is a process for assuring of an organization's objectives in operational effectiveness and efficiency, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with laws, regulations and policies.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 6.39%
Treasury Operations 1.76%
Internal Control 0.87%
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 Technical Developer's salary.
  • Balance Sheet: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Corporate Finance: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Balance Sheet
$89,370
5%
Corporate Finance
$88,519
4%
Project Management
$88,519
4%
Continuous Improvement
$87,668
3%
Financial Services
$87,668
3%
Capital Market
$86,817
2%
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How Education impacts a Technical Developer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Technical Developers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Technical Developer with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $90,528 and $95,587).

Technical Developer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Technical Developer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.9%
High School 1.9%
Associates 0.9%
Bachelors 36.8%
Masters 60.4%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Technical Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Technical 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 March 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Technical Developer

Salaries for a Technical Developer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $89,061 in 2023 to around $88,284 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Technical Developer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Technical Developer Over Time

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2023
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2024
$88,749
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2024 $88,749
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