Q: How much do developers make?

Developers make between $60,000 to $100,000 annually. While this can vary significantly, the average developer is making around $75,000 a year. One aspect influencing high salaries for developers is that the field is growing in both minimum requirements and job volume. The projected job growth for the software development field is about 22% by 2029, with 316,000 jobs added by that time.

Q: How much do entry-level developers make?

Entry-level developers make $72,117 a year, on average. Meanwhile, an experienced developer makes about $104,718 per year. Developers are the creative minds behind computer programs. Some develop applications that allow people to do specific tasks on a computer or another device. Others develop the underlying systems that run the devices or that control networks.

Question 1

How much does a developer make?

Accepted Answer

The average developer salary in the United States is $100,076. Developer salaries typically range between $76,000 and $131,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for developers is $48.11 per hour.

Developer salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Developers earn the highest average salary in Washington.

Question 2

What state pays Developers the most?

Accepted Answer

Washington pays Developers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $125,725 per year, or $60.44 per hour.

Question 3

How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a developer?

Accepted Answer

You know if you are being paid fairly as a developer if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in California you should be paid close to $118,473 per year.

Question 4

What is a good starting salary for a Developer?

Accepted Answer

A good starting salary for a developer is $72,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a developer in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for developers is $96,068, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a developer can vary by state.

Question 5

How much do developers make?

Accepted Answer

Developers make between $60,000 to $100,000 annually. While this can vary significantly, the average developer is making around $75,000 a year.

One aspect influencing high salaries for developers is that the field is growing in both minimum requirements and job volume. The projected job growth for the software development field is about 22% by 2029, with 316,000 jobs added by that time.

Question 6

How much do entry-level developers make?

Accepted Answer

Entry-level developers make $72,117 a year, on average. Meanwhile, an experienced developer makes about $104,718 per year.

Developers are the creative minds behind computer programs. Some develop applications that allow people to do specific tasks on a computer or another device. Others develop the underlying systems that run the devices or that control networks.

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Oregon	$109,071	$52.44
2	California	$118,473	$56.96
3	Utah	$96,917	$46.59
4	Washington	$125,725	$60.44
5	Idaho	$97,488	$46.87
6	Nevada	$102,322	$49.19
7	New York	$103,261	$49.64
8	Rhode Island	$91,955	$44.21
9	Montana	$93,656	$45.03
10	Arizona	$95,263	$45.80
11	New Hampshire	$93,598	$45.00
12	Massachusetts	$96,471	$46.38
13	Pennsylvania	$90,017	$43.28
14	North Carolina	$90,835	$43.67
15	Texas	$91,725	$44.10
16	District of Columbia	$96,081	$46.19
17	New Jersey	$94,679	$45.52
18	Delaware	$92,004	$44.23
19	Vermont	$89,250	$42.91
20	Maryland	$91,887	$44.18
21	Virginia	$90,784	$43.65
22	Wyoming	$88,424	$42.51
23	West Virginia	$89,824	$43.18
24	Ohio	$86,038	$41.36
25	Connecticut	$90,880	$43.69
26	North Dakota	$87,072	$41.86
27	Georgia	$88,395	$42.50
28	Alaska	$92,474	$44.46
29	Illinois	$87,659	$42.14
30	Minnesota	$88,033	$42.32
31	Michigan	$86,553	$41.61
32	Colorado	$89,045	$42.81
33	Arkansas	$84,228	$40.49
34	New Mexico	$85,044	$40.89
35	South Carolina	$87,812	$42.22
36	Wisconsin	$85,971	$41.33
37	Florida	$85,561	$41.14
38	Maine	$85,803	$41.25
39	South Dakota	$83,992	$40.38
40	Alabama	$84,134	$40.45
41	Iowa	$83,248	$40.02
42	Tennessee	$82,565	$39.69
43	Kentucky	$82,775	$39.80
44	Nebraska	$81,426	$39.15
45	Mississippi	$83,003	$39.91
46	Indiana	$81,530	$39.20
47	Kansas	$80,777	$38.84
48	Louisiana	$82,776	$39.80
49	Hawaii	$82,826	$39.82
50	Missouri	$81,467	$39.17
51	Oklahoma	$81,833	$39.34

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$131,000	$10,917	$63
75th Percentile	$115,000	$9,583	$55
Average	$100,076	$8,340	$48
25th Percentile	$86,000	$7,167	$41
10th Percentile	$76,000	$6,333	$37

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Mobile Applications Developer	$99,257	$8,271	$47.72	252,254
Web Application Developer	$85,840	$7,153	$41.27	229,802
Lead Software Developer	$115,072	$9,589	$55.32	309,029
Applications Developer	$89,205	$7,434	$42.89	279,877
Interactive Developer	$89,875	$7,490	$43.21	169,948
Sharepoint Developer	$95,048	$7,921	$45.70	81,912

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Finance	$104,286	$50.14
2	Manufacturing	$103,449	$49.74
3	Media	$101,235	$48.67
4	Technology	$99,091	$47.64
5	Telecommunication	$98,470	$47.34
6	Professional	$91,748	$44.11

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$100,000	$48.11	+3.3%
2024	$96,800	$46.53	+2.3%
2023	$94,600	$45.47	+1.8%
2022	$92,900	$44.67	+1.7%
2021	$91,400	$43.92	+1.8%

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