SAP Developer Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a SAP Developer Associate make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a SAP Developer Associate in the United States is $95,407 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $122,270
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,985 to $109,468
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,496
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SAP Developer Associate Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $109,468 $9,122 $2,105 $53
Average $95,407 $7,951 $1,835 $46
25th Percentile $84,985 $7,082 $1,634 $41
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Key Factors That Influence SAP Developer Associate Salaries

A SAP Developer Associate'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 SAP Developer Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a SAP Developer Associate'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): $89,756
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $90,525
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,756
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $93,295
  • Expert (over 8 years): $96,440
Levels Salary
Entry Level SAP Developer Associate$89,756
Intermediate Level SAP Developer Associate$90,525
Senior Level SAP Developer Associate$91,756
Specialist Level SAP Developer Associate$93,295
Expert Level SAP Developer Associate$96,440
$89,756 0 yr
$90,525 < 2 yrs
$91,756 2-4 yrs
$93,295 5-8 yrs
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How Do SAP Developer Associate 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 SAP Developer Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $105,634.
  • California: $105,233.
  • Massachusetts: $103,831.

Top Paying Cities for SAP Developer Associates

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: $120,336
  • San Francisco: $119,153
  • Oakland: $116,510

What Skills Can Increase a SAP Developer Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 12.5% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Academic Advising (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Academic advising is, according to the National Academic Advising Association, "a series of intentional interactions with a curriculum, a pedagogy, and a set of student learning outcomes. Academic advising synthesizes and contextualizes students' educational experiences within the frameworks of their aspirations, abilities and lives to extend learning beyond campus boundaries and timeframes."
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.08% 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.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 12.5%
Academic Advising 2.08%
Computer Science 2.08%

How Education impacts a SAP Developer Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many SAP Developer Associates 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 SAP Developer Associate with a Bachelor's Degree is between $80,638 and $94,002).

SAP Developer Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for SAP Developer Associate
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.8%
High School 4.8%
Associates 81.0%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 14.3%
Doctorate 81.0%
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SAP Developer Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a SAP Developer Associate'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for SAP Developer Associate

Salaries for a SAP Developer Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $56,738 in 2023 to around $54,804 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of SAP Developer Associate salary trends, .

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