As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Application Developer in Houston, TX is $74,838, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,439 weekly, or $6,237 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 Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Application Developer in Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $66,950 to $86,116. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,709) and 75th percentile ($80,741), while top earners (90th percentile) make $86,116 per year. This $10,032 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, Houston Entry Level Application Developer often earn 2.3% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 356 statewide for Entry Level Application Developer job salary. 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 $66,950 Houston, TX January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $70,709 Houston, TX January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $74,838 Houston, TX January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $80,741 Houston, TX January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $86,116 Houston, TX January 01, 2026
25% $70,709 10% $66,950 90% $86,116 75% $80,741 $74,838 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Entry Level Application Developer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Applications Programmer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Entry Level Application Developer in Houston, TX. The base salary for Entry Level Application Developer ranges from $70,709 to $80,741 with the average base salary of $74,838. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,969 to $94,036 with the average total cash compensation of $83,065.

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