As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Application Developer in Richmond, VA is $72,963, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,403 weekly, or $6,080 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 Richmond, VA vary widely, spanning from $65,273 to $83,959. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($68,938) and 75th percentile ($78,719), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,959 per year. This $9,781 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, Richmond Entry Level Application Developer often earn 3.4% lower than national averages. 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 $65,273 Richmond, VA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $68,938 Richmond, VA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $72,963 Richmond, VA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $78,719 Richmond, VA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $83,959 Richmond, VA January 01, 2026
25% $68,938 10% $65,273 90% $83,959 75% $78,719 $72,963 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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