As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Application Developer in Oakland, CA is $91,553, equivalent to $44 per hour, $1,761 weekly, or $7,629 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 Oakland, CA vary widely, spanning from $82,011 to $105,341. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($86,558) and 75th percentile ($98,770), while top earners (90th percentile) make $105,341 per year. This $12,212 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, Oakland Entry Level Application Developer often earn 10.7% higher than national averages. However, Oakland currently ranks 6 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 $82,011 Oakland, CA June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $86,558 Oakland, CA June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $91,553 Oakland, CA June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $98,770 Oakland, CA June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $105,341 Oakland, CA June 01, 2026
25% $86,558 10% $82,011 90% $105,341 75% $98,770 $91,553 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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