Application Development Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does an Application Development Analyst make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Application Development Analyst in the United States is $107,873 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

However, an Application Development Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $124,805
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $98,944 to $116,736
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $90,815
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Application Development Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $116,736 $9,728 $2,245 $56
Average $107,873 $8,989 $2,074 $52
25th Percentile $98,944 $8,245 $1,903 $48
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Key Factors That Influence Application Development Analyst Salaries

An Application Development Analyst's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Application Development Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Application Development Analyst's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $72,918
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $86,341
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $107,222
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $126,809
  • Expert (over 8 years): $143,068
Levels Salary
IT System... Level Application Development Analyst$72,918
IT System... Level Application Development Analyst$86,341
Applicati... Level Application Development Analyst$107,222
IT System... Level Application Development Analyst$126,809
IT System... Level Application Development Analyst$143,068
$72,918 0 yr
$86,341 < 2 yrs
$107,222 2-4 yrs
$126,809 5-8 yrs
$143,068 > 8 yrs
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How Do Application Development Analyst Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Application Development Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $119,437.
  • California: $118,984.
  • Massachusetts: $117,398.

Top Paying Cities for Application Development Analysts

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $136,060
  • San Francisco: $134,723
  • Oakland: $131,735

What Skills Can Increase an Application Development Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 9.84% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Installation (Mentioned in 1.89% Job Postings): The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
  • Oracle (Mentioned in 1.27% Job Postings): Applying Oracle to manage data and information applications effectively.
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Analysis 9.84%
Installation 1.89%
Oracle 1.27%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Application Development Analyst's salary.
  • Results Oriented: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Results Oriented
 $111,109
3%
Decision Making
 $110,030
2%
Consulting
 $110,030
2%
Analysis
 $110,030
2%
Test Plans
 $110,030
2%
Agile
 $110,030
2%
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How Education impacts an Application Development Analyst's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Application Development Analysts enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Application Development Analyst with a Bachelor's Degree is between $108,082 and $114,152).

Application Development Analyst Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Application Development Analyst
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.5%
High School 4.8%
Associates 7.8%
Bachelors 56.6%
Masters 29.4%
Doctorate 1.0%
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Application Development Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Application Development Analyst's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$98,944
Average $107,873/year
$116,736
$8,245
Average $8,989/month
$9,728
$1,903
Average $2,074/week
$2,245
$48
Average $52/hour
$56
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $116,736 $9,728 $2,245 $56
Average $107,873 $8,989 $2,074 $52
25th Percentile $98,944 $8,245 $1,903 $48

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Salary Trends for Application Development Analyst

Salaries for an Application Development Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $102,182 in 2023 to around $99,515 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Application Development Analyst salary trends, .

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