Developer Support Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Developer Support Engineer make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Developer Support Engineer in the United States is $71,567 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, a Developer Support Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,111
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,582 to $77,610
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,222
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Developer Support Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $77,610 $6,467 $1,492 $37
Average $71,567 $5,964 $1,376 $34
25th Percentile $64,582 $5,382 $1,242 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Developer Support Engineer Salaries

A Developer Support 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Developer Support 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: $90,267
  • San Francisco: $89,380
  • Oakland: $87,397

What Skills Can Increase a Developer Support Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 8.3% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.8% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
  • Tableau (Mentioned in 1.73% Job Postings): Using business intelligence software to perform data analysis, data visualization, and the BI process of an organization.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Troubleshooting 8.3%
Computer Science 2.8%
Tableau 1.73%
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 a Developer Support Engineer's salary.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Team Development: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • API: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Coaching
$80,155
12%
Team Development
$75,861
6%
API
$75,145
5%
Java
$74,430
4%
HTML
$74,430
4%
Software Development
$74,430
4%
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How Education impacts a Developer Support Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Developer Support Engineers 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 a Developer Support Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $72,815 and $78,346).

Developer Support Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Developer Support Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 13.2%
Associates 11.5%
Bachelors 57.0%
Masters 16.9%
Doctorate 0.9%
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Developer Support Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Developer Support 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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Developer Support Engineer

Salaries for a Developer Support Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $65,679 in 2023 to around $65,087 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Developer Support Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Developer Support Engineer Over Time

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$65,679
2024
$65,575
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$65,087
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2024 $65,575
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