ADP employees working as Principal Applications Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.1 out of 5 stars, based on 14 ratings. This is 16% lower than the average of Principal Applications Developer professionals at ADP worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Applications Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $152,357 per year (estimate) and goes up to $280,185 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Applications Developer at ADP is $197,212 per year or $95 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $304,790 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $158,441 (25th percentile) and $248,882 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 81 salaries submitted by ADP Principal Applications Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Applications Developer professionals typically earn between $76 and $120 per hour.
Principal Applications Developer professionals typically earn between $13,203 and $20,740 monthly.