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Application Development Engineer Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Application Development Engineer in the United States is $166,749 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $80.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $198,682
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $152,324 to $183,464
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $139,191
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Application Development Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $183,464 $15,289 $3,528 $88
Average $166,749 $13,896 $3,207 $80
25th Percentile $152,324 $12,694 $2,929 $73
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Key Factors That Influence Application Development Engineer Salaries

An Application Development Engineer'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Application Development Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Application Development Engineer'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): $121,513
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $142,416
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $165,520
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,005
  • Expert (over 8 years): $150,539
Levels Salary
Applicati... Level Application Development Engineer$121,513
Applicati... Level Application Development Engineer$142,416
Applicati... Level Application Development Engineer$165,520
Applicati... Level Application Development Engineer$133,005
Applicati... Level Application Development Engineer$150,539
$121,513 0 yr
$142,416 < 2 yrs
$165,520 2-4 yrs
$133,005 5-8 yrs
$150,539 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Application Development Engineers

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: $210,321
  • San Francisco: $208,018
  • Oakland: $203,634

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.15% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Application Development (Mentioned in 3.77% Job Postings): Application development may refer to: Mobile application development ("app development") or the process of developing desktop application software. Mobile app development is the act or process by which a mobile app is developed for mobile devices, such as personal digital assistants, enterprise digital assistants or mobile phones. These applications can be pre-installed on phones during manufacturing platforms, or delivered as web applications using server-side or client-side processing (e.g., JavaScript) to provide an "application-like" experience within a Web browser.
  • HTML (Mentioned in 2.45% Job Postings): A computer language that used in creating, updating and maintaining text, graphics and links in a website.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 5.15%
Application Development 3.77%
HTML 2.45%
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 Engineer's salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • UI: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Troubleshooting: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting
 $185,091
11%
UI
 $181,756
9%
Troubleshooting
 $180,089
8%
Leadership
 $180,089
8%
Software Development
 $180,089
8%
Debugging
 $180,089
8%
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Application Development Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Application Development Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 38% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Insurance and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Application Development Engineer positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Application Development Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Application Development Engineer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Insurance$200,099$96.020%
Pharmaceuticals$196,764$95.018%
Biotechnology$186,759$90.012%
Energy & Utilities$180,089$87.08%
Software & Networking$176,754$85.06%

Application Development Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Application Development Engineer'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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$152,324
Average $166,749/year
$183,464
$12,694
Average $13,896/month
$15,289
$2,929
Average $3,207/week
$3,528
$73
Average $80/hour
$88
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $183,464 $15,289 $3,528 $88
Average $166,749 $13,896 $3,207 $80
25th Percentile $152,324 $12,694 $2,929 $73

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Salary Trends for Application Development Engineer

Salaries for an Application Development Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $154,653 in 2023 to around $149,809 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Application Development Engineer salary trends, .

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FAQ about Application Development Engineer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Application Development Engineer?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Application Development Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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