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Manager applications development salary

Average manager applications development salary

$123,527

$59.39 hourly rate

Entry-level manager applications development salary
$97,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Manager Applications Development Salary

The average salary for a Manager of Applications Development stands at $123,527 per year. This figure can vary based on factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and the specific industry. For instance, professionals in high-demand areas or specialized sectors may earn significantly more.

Salary Breakdown by State

Analyzing the salary by state reveals that locations such as California, New York, and Washington offer some of the highest salaries for this role. In these states, the average earnings can exceed $130,000, reflecting the higher cost of living and demand for skilled professionals.

Opportunities for Growth

As the tech landscape continues to evolve, the demand for skilled managers in applications development is expected to rise. By pursuing additional certifications or specialized training, professionals can enhance their skills and position themselves for higher-paying roles. Industries such as finance, healthcare, and technology are particularly lucrative, providing ample opportunities for career advancement.

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Average manager applications development salary by state

The highest-paying states for managers applications development are California, Washington, and New York. The lowest average manager applications development salary states are Missouri, Montana, and Kansas.

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Highest paying states for managers applications development

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Washington$137,379$66.05
2California$143,698$69.09
3Oregon$129,668$62.34
4Utah$126,222$60.68
5Nevada$121,493$58.41
6New York$132,995$63.94
7Arizona$119,722$57.56
8New Jersey$128,263$61.66
9Pennsylvania$118,222$56.84
10Rhode Island$120,358$57.86
11Massachusetts$124,439$59.83
12Idaho$124,822$60.01
13Texas$115,910$55.73
14New Hampshire$123,061$59.16
15Virginia$119,575$57.49
16North Carolina$118,882$57.15
17West Virginia$117,855$56.66
18Michigan$116,400$55.96
19Maryland$125,825$60.49
20Alaska$118,385$56.92
21Connecticut$124,317$59.77
22Ohio$114,637$55.11
23Tennessee$114,417$55.01
24Delaware$122,765$59.02
25Minnesota$113,692$54.66
26Indiana$114,796$55.19
27South Carolina$117,379$56.43
28Illinois$116,607$56.06
29Wisconsin$110,613$53.18
30Georgia$110,440$53.10
31Hawaii$109,820$52.80
32Iowa$110,453$53.10
33Florida$110,375$53.06
34Kentucky$107,793$51.82
35Arkansas$105,687$50.81
36District of Columbia$104,605$50.29
37South Dakota$104,601$50.29
38Montana$103,622$49.82
39New Mexico$104,277$50.13
40Nebraska$104,476$50.23
41Alabama$106,997$51.44
42Maine$110,456$53.10
43North Dakota$102,914$49.48
44Oklahoma$107,137$51.51
45Colorado$112,177$53.93
46Louisiana$106,977$51.43
47Kansas$103,131$49.58
48Missouri$104,264$50.13
49Vermont$106,291$51.10
50Mississippi$100,018$48.09
51Wyoming$98,465$47.34
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Highest paying cities for managers applications development

The highest-paying cities for managers applications development are San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, and New York, NY.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$151,695$72.93
2Seattle, WA$138,371$66.52
3New York, NY$133,003$63.94
4Jersey City, NJ$128,467$61.76
5Boston, MA$124,528$59.87
6Hartford, CT$124,464$59.84
7Wilmington, DE$122,931$59.10
8Las Vegas, NV$120,260$57.82
9Phoenix, AZ$119,915$57.65
10Richmond, VA$119,481$57.44
11Raleigh, NC$119,324$57.37
12Philadelphia, PA$118,417$56.93
13Chicago, IL$116,951$56.23
14San Antonio, TX$116,660$56.09
15Detroit, MI$116,589$56.05
16Indianapolis, IN$114,642$55.12
17Dublin, OH$114,557$55.08
18Minneapolis, MN$113,705$54.67
19Denver, CO$112,120$53.90
20Miami, FL$110,765$53.25

Manager applications development salary details

A manager applications development's salary ranges from $97,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $156,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is a manager applications development's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$156,000$13,000$75
75th Percentile$139,000$11,583$67
Average$123,527$10,294$59
25th Percentile$109,000$9,083$52
10th Percentile$97,000$8,083$47

Highest paying manager applications development jobs

The highest paying types of managers applications development are director of software development, senior development manager, and software development manager.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Project Team Lead$105,306$8,775$50.63125,539
Project Leader$98,559$8,213$47.38221,165
Information Technology Project Manager$106,981$8,915$51.43207,249
Technical Project Coordinator$78,126$6,511$37.56150,141
Technical Project Manager$108,205$9,017$52.02209,820
Configuration Manager$112,553$9,379$54.115,071

Top companies hiring managers applications development now:

  1. Starbucks jobs (18)
  2. Citi jobs (40)
  3. JPMorgan Chase & Co. jobs (91)
  4. BNY Mellon jobs (33)
  5. Microsoft jobs (65)

Which companies pay managers applications development the most?

Manager applications development salaries at Google and Intuitive Surgical are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average manager applications development salary at companies like Infoblox and Netgear are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Google$159,767$76.81
2Intuitive Surgical$156,527$75.25
3Infoblox$155,860$74.93
4Netgear$151,512$72.84
5ServiceNow$150,025$72.13
6MUFG EMEA$149,921$72.08
7Getty Images$149,517$71.88
8Russell Reynolds Associates$149,240$71.75
9Portland General Electric$148,583$71.43
10Citicorp North America, Inc$147,953$71.13
11Kenandy$147,917$71.11
12Burlington$147,833$71.07
13HBO$147,651$70.99
14Ep Energy$146,955$70.65
15Clearwire$145,737$70.07
16Starbucks$145,442$69.92
17Citi$144,980$69.70
18Power Home Remodeling$144,595$69.52
19National Student Clearinghouse$144,512$69.48
20Outbrain$143,934$69.20

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Manager Applications Development salary by industry

The average manager applications development salary varies across industries:

  • The average manager applications development salary in the finance industry is $130,492, the highest of any industry.
  • The average manager applications development salary in the finance industry is $123,572.
  • Managers applications development in the professional industry earn an average salary of $113,084, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for managers applications development

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Finance$130,492$62.74
2Technology$123,572$59.41
3Health Care$123,314$59.29
4Professional$113,084$54.37

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Manager applications development salary trends

The average manager applications development salary has risen by $20,221 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average manager applications development earned $103,306 annually, but today, they earn $123,527 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for managers applications development over the last decade.

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Average manager applications development salary over time

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Manager applications development salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$124,000$59.39+3.3%
2024$119,000$57.43+2.3%
2023$117,000$56.13+1.9%
2022$114,000$55.04+2.3%
2021$112,000$53.79+1.5%

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