Rest API Developer Salary in the United States

How much does a Rest API Developer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Rest API Developer in the United States is $107,429 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $125,259
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $99,556 to $116,762
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $92,388
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Rest API Developer Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $116,762 $9,730 $2,245 $56
Average $107,429 $8,952 $2,066 $52
25th Percentile $99,556 $8,296 $1,915 $48
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Key Factors That Influence Rest API Developer Salaries

A Rest API Developer'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 Rest API Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Rest API Developer'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): $103,208
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $103,797
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $104,975
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $106,743
  • Expert (over 8 years): $110,174
Levels Salary
Entry Level Rest API Developer$103,208
Intermediate Level Rest API Developer$103,797
Senior Level Rest API Developer$104,975
Specialist Level Rest API Developer$106,743
Expert Level Rest API Developer$110,174
$103,208 0 yr
$103,797 < 2 yrs
$104,975 2-4 yrs
$106,743 5-8 yrs
$110,174 > 8 yrs
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How Do Rest API Developer 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 Rest API Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $118,945.
  • California: $118,494.
  • Massachusetts: $116,915.

Top Paying Cities for Rest API Developers

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: $135,500
  • San Francisco: $134,168
  • Oakland: $131,192

What Skills Can Increase a Rest API Developer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 2.22% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • API (Mentioned in 3.65% Job Postings): An application programming interface is a way for two or more computer programs to communicate with each other. It is a type of software interface, offering a service to other pieces of software.
  • User Interface (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): The user interface (UI) is the point of human-computer interaction and communication in a device. This can include display screens, keyboards, a mouse and the appearance of a desktop.
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Commitment 2.22%
API 3.65%
User Interface 2.08%
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 Rest API Developer's salary.
  • Hard Working: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Hard Working
 $110,652
3%
Leadership
 $109,578
2%
Innovation
 $109,578
2%
Insight
 $109,578
2%
Creativity
 $109,578
2%
AWS
 $108,503
1%
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How Education impacts a Rest API Developer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Rest API Developers enter the field with a Associate'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 Rest API Developer with a Associate's Degree is between $107,926 and $112,219).

Rest API Developer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Rest API Developer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 6.3%
High School 6.3%
Associates 4.2%
Bachelors 58.3%
Masters 27.1%
Doctorate 4.2%
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Rest API Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Rest API Developer'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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Average $107,429/year
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Average $8,952/month
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Average $52/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $116,762 $9,730 $2,245 $56
Average $107,429 $8,952 $2,066 $52
25th Percentile $99,556 $8,296 $1,915 $48

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Salary Trends for Rest API Developer

Salaries for a Rest API Developer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $114,877 in 2023 to around $114,666 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Rest API Developer salary trends, .

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