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The average salary for a Development Team Member in the United States is approximately $27,071 annually or around $13 per hour. Salaries vary based on factors such as location, experience, and industry. For instance, development team members in high-demand areas may earn significantly more.
Locations like San Francisco and New York City tend to offer higher salaries, reflecting the cost of living and the concentration of tech companies. In contrast, regions with fewer tech firms typically see lower average salaries.
States like California and Washington rank among the highest paying for this role, driven by their robust tech ecosystems. Conversely, states with fewer tech opportunities present lower salary averages.
Development team members can enhance their earnings by gaining specialized skills or pursuing advanced positions such as Software Developer or Technical Lead. Continuous learning and adaptation to industry trends are crucial for maximizing salary potential in this evolving field.
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The average development team member salary in Massachusetts, California, and Connecticut are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average development team member salary states are Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $29,157 | $14.02 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $29,412 | $14.14 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $28,835 | $13.86 |
| 4 | Michigan | $29,781 | $14.32 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $32,248 | $15.50 |
| 6 | Delaware | $28,835 | $13.86 |
| 7 | Washington | $28,923 | $13.91 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $30,490 | $14.66 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $31,099 | $14.95 |
| 10 | Oregon | $29,074 | $13.98 |
| 11 | New York | $30,779 | $14.80 |
| 12 | California | $31,147 | $14.97 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $30,547 | $14.69 |
| 14 | Montana | $27,896 | $13.41 |
| 15 | Nebraska | $28,706 | $13.80 |
| 16 | North Dakota | $26,769 | $12.87 |
| 17 | Maryland | $28,502 | $13.70 |
| 18 | Indiana | $26,544 | $12.76 |
| 19 | Ohio | $26,343 | $12.66 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $26,609 | $12.79 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $26,915 | $12.94 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $28,201 | $13.56 |
| 23 | Virginia | $27,212 | $13.08 |
| 24 | Vermont | $26,296 | $12.64 |
| 25 | Alaska | $27,036 | $13.00 |
| 26 | Wyoming | $24,723 | $11.89 |
| 27 | Maine | $27,211 | $13.08 |
| 28 | Arizona | $26,582 | $12.78 |
| 29 | Utah | $25,319 | $12.17 |
| 30 | Iowa | $26,582 | $12.78 |
| 31 | Kansas | $25,577 | $12.30 |
| 32 | Texas | $24,444 | $11.75 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $24,838 | $11.94 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $24,819 | $11.93 |
| 35 | District of Columbia | $26,225 | $12.61 |
| 36 | Illinois | $26,203 | $12.60 |
| 37 | Hawaii | $28,211 | $13.56 |
| 38 | Colorado | $26,014 | $12.51 |
| 39 | Nevada | $25,380 | $12.20 |
| 40 | Missouri | $25,317 | $12.17 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $24,566 | $11.81 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $24,430 | $11.75 |
| 43 | Florida | $22,709 | $10.92 |
| 44 | Georgia | $22,788 | $10.96 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $22,920 | $11.02 |
| 46 | Idaho | $23,582 | $11.34 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $23,673 | $11.38 |
| 48 | Alabama | $21,099 | $10.14 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $21,811 | $10.49 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $21,760 | $10.46 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $21,365 | $10.27 |
The highest-paying cities for development team members are Boston, MA, Los Angeles, CA, and New York, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston, MA | $32,220 | $15.49 |
| 2 | Los Angeles, CA | $31,117 | $14.96 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $30,688 | $14.75 |
| 4 | Minneapolis, MN | $29,406 | $14.14 |
| 5 | Seattle, WA | $29,054 | $13.97 |
| 6 | Philadelphia, PA | $28,888 | $13.89 |
| 7 | Frederick, MD | $28,590 | $13.75 |
| 8 | Milwaukee, WI | $28,155 | $13.54 |
| 9 | Cleveland, OH | $27,308 | $13.13 |
| 10 | Chandler, AZ | $26,603 | $12.79 |
| 11 | Lafayette, IN | $26,554 | $12.77 |
| 12 | Chicago, IL | $26,319 | $12.65 |
| 13 | Arvada, CO | $26,082 | $12.54 |
| 14 | Las Vegas, NV | $25,380 | $12.20 |
| 15 | Salt Lake City, UT | $25,301 | $12.16 |
| 16 | San Antonio, TX | $24,777 | $11.91 |
| 17 | Greensboro, NC | $24,771 | $11.91 |
| 18 | Albuquerque, NM | $22,885 | $11.00 |
| 19 | Atlanta, GA | $22,824 | $10.97 |
| 20 | Tampa, FL | $22,800 | $10.96 |
Development Team Members are the most in-demand in these five cities:
A development team member's salary ranges from $18,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $39,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| 75th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| Average | $27,071 | $2,256 | $13 |
| 25th Percentile | $22,000 | $1,833 | $11 |
| 10th Percentile | $18,000 | $1,500 | $9 |
The highest paying types of development team members are senior software development engineer, lead developer, and software development engineer.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Programmer | $71,612 | $5,968 | $34.43 | 253,235 |
| Programmer | $73,007 | $6,084 | $35.10 | 234,565 |
| Programmer Analyst | $71,563 | $5,964 | $34.41 | 248,781 |
| Team Lead And Developer | $85,824 | $7,152 | $41.26 | 350,426 |
| Applications Developer | $89,205 | $7,434 | $42.89 | 279,877 |
| Software Developer | $87,521 | $7,293 | $42.08 | 294,329 |
Top companies hiring development team members now:
Development team member salaries at Tata Group and Merck are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average development team member salary at companies like Farmers Insurance and IBM are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tata Group | $91,521 | $44.00 |
| 2 | Merck | $90,588 | $43.55 |
| 3 | Farmers Insurance | $88,439 | $42.52 |
| 4 | IBM | $85,612 | $41.16 |
| 5 | Bank of America | $79,331 | $38.14 |
| 6 | Deloitte | $78,554 | $37.77 |
| 7 | Wells Fargo | $77,153 | $37.09 |
| 8 | General Motors | $71,017 | $34.14 |
| 9 | Rivian | $67,092 | $32.26 |
| 10 | Infotech | $66,136 | $31.80 |
| 11 | TPC Group | $59,965 | $28.83 |
| 12 | BD | $45,595 | $21.92 |
| 13 | AT&T | $45,072 | $21.67 |
| 14 | KPMG LLP | $45,038 | $21.65 |
| 15 | Simon Property Group | $43,971 | $21.14 |
| 16 | Clean Juice | $42,757 | $20.56 |
| 17 | Diners Club International | $41,591 | $20.00 |
| 18 | Peet's Coffee | $41,565 | $19.98 |
| 19 | Boeing | $41,252 | $19.83 |
| 20 | Mars | $41,072 | $19.75 |
The average development team member salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finance | $43,213 | $20.78 |
| 2 | Technology | $35,977 | $17.30 |
| 3 | Manufacturing | $30,582 | $14.70 |
| 4 | Retail | $30,525 | $14.68 |
| 5 | Health Care | $28,013 | $13.47 |
| 6 | Hospitality | $27,164 | $13.06 |
| 7 | Automotive | $26,674 | $12.82 |
The average development team member salary has risen by $5,025 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average development team member earned $22,046 annually, but today, they earn $27,071 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for development team members over the last decade.
Compare development team member salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare development team member salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,100 | $13.02 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $26,200 | $12.59 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $25,600 | $12.30 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $25,100 | $12.08 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $24,700 | $11.88 | +1.8% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Einstein Bros. Bagels | Team Member | San Diego, CA | 06/30/2025 | $41,740 |
| Einstein Bros. Bagels | Team Member | Rochester, MN | 06/30/2025 | $23,437 |
| Einstein Bros. Bagels | Team Member | Columbus, OH | 06/30/2025 | $22,957 |
| Einstein Bros. Bagels | Team Member | Ellicott City, MD | 06/30/2025 | $29,218 |
| Einstein Bros. Bagels | Seasonal Team Member | Schaumburg, IL | 06/30/2025 | $29,218 |
| Einstein Bros. Bagels | Team Member | Cincinnati, OH | 06/30/2025 | $22,957 |
| Pilot Company | Wendy's Team Member | Lebanon, OH | 06/29/2025 | $25,461 |
| and Go Concepts | Restaurant Team Member 164Th & Western | Edmond, OK | 06/29/2025 | $31,305 |
| and Go Concepts | Restaurant Team Member Beach & Timberland | Fort Worth, TX | 06/29/2025 | $31,305 |
| McAlister's Deli | Team Member | Salina, KS | 06/29/2025 | $18,783 |
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