As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Application Developer in Washington, DC is $83,010, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,596 weekly, or $6,918 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 Washington, DC vary widely, spanning from $74,261 to $95,519. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($78,430) and 75th percentile ($89,558), while top earners (90th percentile) make $95,519 per year. This $11,128 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 0.0% higher than national averages. However, Washington currently ranks 84 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 $74,261 Washington, DC January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $78,430 Washington, DC January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $83,010 Washington, DC January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $89,558 Washington, DC January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $95,519 Washington, DC January 01, 2026
25% $78,430 10% $74,261 90% $95,519 75% $89,558 $83,010 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

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    Applications Programmer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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