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Top paying industries
The top 3 paying industries for Applications Development in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $158,837, Information Technology with a median total pay of $145,511 and Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $131,247.
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Applications Development are Vanguard and Northwestern Mutual.
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Last updated Apr 10, 2025183 Salaries submitted
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Frequently asked questions about Applications Development salaries
The average salary for Applications Development is $163,171 per year or $78 per hour, with top earners making up to $244,320 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $133,502 (25th percentile) to $202,428 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 183 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Applications Development employees.
The highest salary for Applications Development is $202,428 per year, $16,869 per month or $97 per hour.
The lowest salary for Applications Development is $133,502 per year, $11,125 per month or $64 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Applications Development ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $118,363 per year (estimate) and goes up to $280,276 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.