As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Application Developer in the US is $74,969, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,442 weekly, or $6,247 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Entry Level Application Developer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Application Developer in the US vary widely, spanning from $67,149 to $86,261. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,876) and 75th percentile ($80,879), while top earners (90th percentile) make $86,261 per year. This $10,003 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Application Development, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Entry Level Application Developer often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 35 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Entry Level Application Developer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $67,149 US September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $70,876 US September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $74,969 US September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $80,879 US September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $86,261 US September 01, 2026
25% $70,876 10% $67,149 90% $86,261 75% $80,879 $74,969 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Entry Level Application Developer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Applications Programmer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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