As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Application Developer in San Francisco, CA is $93,524, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,799 weekly, or $7,794 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 San Francisco, CA vary widely, spanning from $83,776 to $107,608. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($88,422) and 75th percentile ($100,896), while top earners (90th percentile) make $107,608 per year. This $12,474 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, San Francisco Entry Level Application Developer often earn 13.1% higher than national averages. However, San Francisco currently ranks 3 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 $83,776 San Francisco, CA June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $88,422 San Francisco, CA June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $93,524 San Francisco, CA June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $100,896 San Francisco, CA June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $107,608 San Francisco, CA June 01, 2026
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  1. This Job:

    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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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 San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Entry Level Application Developer ranges from $88,422 to $100,896 with the average base salary of $93,524. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $93,600 to $118,988 with the average total cash compensation of $105,106.

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