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As of October 2025, the average salary for a job developer is $85,236 annually, translating to about $41 per hour. Job developers are crucial in the employment landscape, helping individuals find suitable job opportunities and assisting employers in identifying qualified candidates. Salary can vary significantly based on factors such as experience, geographical location, and sector.
Entry-level job developers may start with lower salaries, while those with extensive experience can command significantly higher wages. For example, experienced professionals can earn upwards of $100,000 in certain states. Additionally, specialized roles within this field, such as those focusing on technology or healthcare sectors, tend to offer higher compensation.
Job developer salaries also fluctuate by state. For instance, states like California and New York typically offer the highest salaries due to their competitive job markets. Conversely, regions with lower costs of living may present lower salary figures. Understanding these dynamics can help job developers target their job search effectively and negotiate better compensation.
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The average job developer salary in California, Washington, and Alaska are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average job developer salary states are West Virginia, Florida, and Kentucky.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $109,862 | $52.82 |
| 2 | Nevada | $98,270 | $47.25 |
| 3 | Alaska | $104,237 | $50.11 |
| 4 | Nebraska | $83,875 | $40.32 |
| 5 | California | $116,728 | $56.12 |
| 6 | Texas | $79,785 | $38.36 |
| 7 | Virginia | $91,929 | $44.20 |
| 8 | Wyoming | $77,245 | $37.14 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $92,601 | $44.52 |
| 10 | Oregon | $91,087 | $43.79 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $92,560 | $44.50 |
| 12 | New Mexico | $77,411 | $37.22 |
| 13 | New York | $92,548 | $44.49 |
| 14 | Montana | $83,036 | $39.92 |
| 15 | Maryland | $90,688 | $43.60 |
| 16 | Georgia | $78,420 | $37.70 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $90,378 | $43.45 |
| 18 | Colorado | $79,443 | $38.19 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $74,586 | $35.86 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $76,836 | $36.94 |
| 21 | Vermont | $80,852 | $38.87 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $84,632 | $40.69 |
| 23 | Maine | $75,143 | $36.13 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $79,466 | $38.20 |
| 25 | Utah | $79,228 | $38.09 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $78,296 | $37.64 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $73,526 | $35.35 |
| 28 | Idaho | $77,929 | $37.47 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $72,054 | $34.64 |
| 30 | Arizona | $78,998 | $37.98 |
| 31 | Alabama | $72,469 | $34.84 |
| 32 | Missouri | $72,540 | $34.88 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $73,417 | $35.30 |
| 34 | Kansas | $69,231 | $33.28 |
| 35 | Delaware | $76,363 | $36.71 |
| 36 | Iowa | $71,179 | $34.22 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $71,469 | $34.36 |
| 38 | Rhode Island | $74,644 | $35.89 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $69,696 | $33.51 |
| 40 | Hawaii | $69,979 | $33.64 |
| 41 | Wisconsin | $69,331 | $33.33 |
| 42 | Ohio | $66,467 | $31.96 |
| 43 | Michigan | $67,419 | $32.41 |
| 44 | New Hampshire | $72,215 | $34.72 |
| 45 | Indiana | $62,536 | $30.07 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $63,750 | $30.65 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $64,431 | $30.98 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $63,460 | $30.51 |
| 49 | Illinois | $68,294 | $32.83 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $62,609 | $30.10 |
| 51 | Florida | $63,968 | $30.75 |
The highest-paying cities for job developers are San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, and McLean, VA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $126,471 | $60.80 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $110,560 | $53.15 |
| 3 | McLean, VA | $92,920 | $44.67 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $92,861 | $44.64 |
| 5 | Washington, DC | $92,684 | $44.56 |
| 6 | Boston, MA | $92,581 | $44.51 |
| 7 | Jersey City, NJ | $90,468 | $43.49 |
| 8 | San Antonio, TX | $81,256 | $39.07 |
| 9 | Philadelphia, PA | $80,069 | $38.49 |
| 10 | Denver, CO | $79,415 | $38.18 |
| 11 | Jacksonville, NC | $79,130 | $38.04 |
| 12 | Phoenix, AZ | $79,044 | $38.00 |
| 13 | Columbus, GA | $78,553 | $37.77 |
| 14 | Minneapolis, MN | $76,894 | $36.97 |
| 15 | Wilmington, DE | $76,411 | $36.74 |
| 16 | Woonsocket, RI | $74,460 | $35.80 |
| 17 | Saint Louis, MO | $72,695 | $34.95 |
| 18 | Jacksonville, AR | $72,167 | $34.70 |
| 19 | Schaumburg, IL | $68,366 | $32.87 |
| 20 | Washington, MI | $67,698 | $32.55 |
Job Developers are the most in-demand in these five cities:
A job developer's salary ranges from $63,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $114,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $114,000 | $9,500 | $55 |
| 75th Percentile | $99,000 | $8,250 | $48 |
| Average | $85,236 | $7,103 | $41 |
| 25th Percentile | $73,000 | $6,083 | $35 |
| 10th Percentile | $63,000 | $5,250 | $30 |
The highest paying types of job developers are developer, education consultant, and admissions advisor.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Advisor | $41,418 | $3,452 | $19.91 | 56,492 |
| Student Mentor | $33,392 | $2,783 | $16.05 | 18,591 |
| Education Consultant | $79,608 | $6,634 | $38.27 | 15,462 |
| Evaluator | $50,338 | $4,195 | $24.20 | 1,601 |
| Career Advisor | $40,067 | $3,339 | $19.26 | 72,536 |
| Admissions Coordinator | $38,117 | $3,176 | $18.33 | 35,711 |
Top companies hiring job developers now:
Job developer salaries at Credit Karma and The Citadel are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average job developer salary at companies like Meta and Netflix are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Credit Karma | $156,848 | $75.41 |
| 2 | The Citadel | $156,664 | $75.32 |
| 3 | Meta | $145,099 | $69.76 |
| 4 | Netflix | $138,218 | $66.45 |
| 5 | Pacific Investment Management Company LLC | $138,040 | $66.37 |
| 6 | Roku | $137,579 | $66.14 |
| 7 | $136,859 | $65.80 | |
| 8 | $135,819 | $65.30 | |
| 9 | Jane Street | $135,443 | $65.12 |
| 10 | Apple | $134,897 | $64.85 |
| 11 | King Street Capital Management | $132,673 | $63.79 |
| 12 | Microsoft | $132,232 | $63.57 |
| 13 | Snowflake Computing | $131,979 | $63.45 |
| 14 | Atlassian | $131,920 | $63.42 |
| 15 | Algolia | $130,761 | $62.87 |
| 16 | Neuberger Berman | $130,483 | $62.73 |
| 17 | First Republic Bank | $130,213 | $62.60 |
| 18 | Neighborly | $129,714 | $62.36 |
| 19 | BlueCrest Capital Management | $129,411 | $62.22 |
| 20 | AQR Capital Management | $129,183 | $62.11 |
The average job developer salary has risen by $5,852 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average job developer earned $79,384 annually, but today, they earn $85,236 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for job developers over the last decade.
Compare job developer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare job developer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,200 | $40.98 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $83,700 | $40.22 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | $82,600 | $39.70 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $81,300 | $39.07 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | $80,000 | $38.47 | +1.6% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | Developer IV | Des Plaines, IL | 06/30/2025 | $113,400 |
| DXC Technology | Backend Developer | Boone, CO | 06/29/2025 | $105,100 |
| Huntington | Axiom Developer | Columbus, OH | 06/29/2025 | $70,000 |
| Huntington | Axiom Developer | Charlotte, NC | 06/29/2025 | $70,000 |
| Perspecta | Devops Developer | Washington, DC | 06/29/2025 | $80,000 |
| Perspecta | Dashboard Developer | Reston, VA | 06/29/2025 | $112,000 |
| Search | CNO Developer | Lorton, VA | 06/29/2025 | $97,300 |
| Watson Realty Corp | Full Stack Developer | Deltona, FL | 06/29/2025 | $62,610 |
| Get It-Professional Services | Servicenow Developer-Remote | Shelbyville, TN | 06/29/2025 | $108,524 |
| Get It-Finance | GO Developer (Blockchain)-Remote | Boston, MA | 06/29/2025 | $100,000 |
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