As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Application Developer in Washington, DC is $82,557, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,588 weekly, or $6,880 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 Washington, DC vary widely, spanning from $73,952 to $94,990. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($78,053) and 75th percentile ($89,064), while top earners (90th percentile) make $94,990 per year. This $11,011 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, Washington Entry Level Application Developer often earn 0.5% higher than national averages. However, Washington currently ranks 79 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 $73,952 Washington, DC June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $78,053 Washington, DC June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $82,557 Washington, DC June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $89,064 Washington, DC June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $94,990 Washington, DC June 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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