As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Application Developer in San Francisco, CA is $93,633, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,801 weekly, or $7,803 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 San Francisco, CA vary widely, spanning from $83,764 to $107,744. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($88,468) and 75th percentile ($101,019), while top earners (90th percentile) make $107,744 per year. This $12,551 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 13.2% higher than national averages. However, San Francisco currently ranks 5 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 $83,764 San Francisco, CA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $88,468 San Francisco, CA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $93,633 San Francisco, CA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $101,019 San Francisco, CA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $107,744 San Francisco, CA January 01, 2026
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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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