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Senior ios developer salary

Average senior ios developer salary

$117,121

$56.31 hourly rate

Entry-level senior ios developer salary
$88,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Senior iOS Developer Salaries

The salary of a Senior iOS Developer can range widely based on several factors including geographical location, years of experience, and the specific industry. According to current data, the average annual salary stands at $117,121. This figure reflects a competitive market, with top-paying states such as California and New York offering higher salaries due to demand for skilled developers.

In addition to location, experience plays a significant role in salary potential. Developers with extensive experience and specialized skills in areas like Swift or Objective-C often command higher pay. For example, positions in high-tech industries tend to offer better compensation compared to non-tech sectors.

Furthermore, understanding the benefits and bonuses associated with these roles is key. Many companies offer additional perks, including remote work options, health benefits, and retirement plans, which can greatly enhance overall compensation. For those seeking to maximize their earning potential, pursuing advanced certifications and continuous learning in emerging technologies is advisable.

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Where can a Senior IOS Developer earn more?

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Senior ios developer salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor and Comparably, the average salary for a senior ios developer typically falls between $112,017 and $185,731.
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Average senior ios developer salary by state

The highest-paying states for senior ios developers are Oregon, Washington, and California. The lowest average senior ios developer salary states are Georgia, Kentucky, and South Dakota.

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Highest paying states for senior ios developers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Washington$136,035$65.40
2Oregon$138,875$66.77
3Arizona$123,401$59.33
4California$133,569$64.22
5Nevada$114,217$54.91
6Massachusetts$118,083$56.77
7New Hampshire$121,206$58.27
8Virginia$114,043$54.83
9Utah$109,359$52.58
10Ohio$110,110$52.94
11Wisconsin$115,710$55.63
12Tennessee$120,801$58.08
13North Carolina$115,002$55.29
14Minnesota$112,403$54.04
15Connecticut$118,019$56.74
16Wyoming$107,637$51.75
17Maryland$113,728$54.68
18Arkansas$109,252$52.52
19West Virginia$112,522$54.10
20New York$118,963$57.19
21New Jersey$109,980$52.88
22District of Columbia$108,749$52.28
23Vermont$104,887$50.43
24Texas$103,110$49.57
25Pennsylvania$105,850$50.89
26Maine$105,608$50.77
27Rhode Island$102,249$49.16
28Idaho$105,731$50.83
29New Mexico$100,669$48.40
30North Dakota$99,753$47.96
31Colorado$105,478$50.71
32Delaware$107,235$51.56
33Florida$107,176$51.53
34Louisiana$104,213$50.10
35Indiana$99,204$47.69
36Kansas$97,592$46.92
37Montana$99,830$48.00
38Alabama$99,303$47.74
39Nebraska$96,935$46.60
40Alaska$105,726$50.83
41Iowa$99,572$47.87
42South Carolina$99,620$47.89
43Hawaii$96,312$46.30
44Illinois$98,681$47.44
45Georgia$94,761$45.56
46Michigan$95,419$45.87
47Kentucky$94,531$45.45
48South Dakota$93,417$44.91
49Missouri$91,788$44.13
50Oklahoma$92,642$44.54
51Mississippi$92,264$44.36

Highest paying cities for senior ios developers

The highest-paying cities for senior ios developers are San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, and Phoenix, AZ.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$143,028$68.76
2Seattle, WA$136,876$65.81
3Phoenix, AZ$123,702$59.47
4New York, NY$119,250$57.33
5Boston, MA$118,167$56.81
6Morrisville, NC$115,777$55.66
7Arlington, VA$115,208$55.39
8Newark, NJ$110,086$52.93
9Columbus, OH$109,726$52.75
10Salt Lake City, UT$109,104$52.45
11Jacksonville, FL$108,312$52.07
12Wilmington, DE$107,367$51.62
13Philadelphia, PA$106,511$51.21
14Denver, CO$105,415$50.68
15Irving, TX$103,221$49.63
16Cedar Rapids, IA$99,786$47.97
17Chicago, IL$98,932$47.56
18Detroit, MI$95,756$46.04
19Atlanta, GA$94,776$45.57
20Saint Louis, MO$91,919$44.19

Senior ios developer salary details

A senior ios developer's salary ranges from $88,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $155,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average senior ios developer salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a senior ios developer's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$155,000$12,917$75
75th Percentile$135,000$11,250$65
Average$117,121$9,760$56
25th Percentile$101,000$8,417$49
10th Percentile$88,000$7,333$42

Highest paying senior ios developer jobs

The highest paying types of senior ios developers are senior/lead developer, senior software development engineer, and lead developer.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Mobile Applications Developer$99,257$8,271$47.72252,254
Lead Software Developer$115,072$9,589$55.32309,029
Team Lead And Developer$85,824$7,152$41.26350,426
Tableau Developer$91,235$7,603$43.8684,521
ETL Developer$92,419$7,702$44.4388,652
Oracle Developer$98,645$8,220$47.4384,654

Top companies hiring senior ios developers now:

  1. Mayo Clinic jobs (23)
  2. Apple jobs (14)
  3. Microsoft jobs (12)
  4. Macy's jobs (13)
  5. Walmart jobs (13)

Which companies pay senior ios developers the most?

Senior ios developer salaries at Rubicon Global and Safeway are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average senior ios developer salary at companies like Apple and Square are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Rubicon Global$154,546$74.30
2Safeway$148,958$71.61
3Apple$148,899$71.59
4Square$142,897$68.70
5Über$141,404$67.98
6Harley-Davidson$140,829$67.71
7Macy's$138,746$66.70
8Chewy$137,636$66.17
9Barclays$136,411$65.58
10Ci&t$135,176$64.99
11Pacific Gas and Electric$134,389$64.61
12Amazon$132,805$63.85
13Zillow Group$131,550$63.25
14Gramercy Funds Management$131,492$63.22
15Globant$130,727$62.85
16Redfin$130,257$62.62
17Fox News$130,009$62.50
18Motion Recruitment$128,853$61.95
19Learfield$128,839$61.94
20EverQuote$128,527$61.79

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$115,000$113,400$111,800$110,200$108,600$107,000
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Senior IOS Developer salary by industry

The average senior ios developer salary varies across industries:

  • The average senior ios developer salary in the finance industry is $128,003, the highest of any industry.
  • The average senior ios developer salary in the finance industry is $119,318.
  • Senior ios developers in the technology industry earn an average salary of $114,603, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for senior ios developers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Finance$128,003$61.54
2Construction$119,318$57.36
3Telecommunication$116,386$55.95
4Government$116,244$55.89
5Manufacturing$116,225$55.88
6Technology$114,603$55.10

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Senior ios developer salary trends

The average senior ios developer salary has risen by $21,743 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average senior ios developer earned $95,378 annually, but today, they earn $117,121 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for senior ios developers over the last decade.

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Average senior ios developer salary over time

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Senior ios developer salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$117,000$56.31+3.3%
2024$113,000$54.45+2.3%
2023$111,000$53.22+1.8%
2022$109,000$52.28+1.7%
2021$107,000$51.40+1.8%

Recently added senior ios developer salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
WellSenior IOS DeveloperBoston, NY06/27/2025$147,000
Penn EmblemSenior IOS DeveloperPhiladelphia, PA06/26/2025$140,000
CognizantSR. IOS DeveloperSaint Louis, MO06/24/2025$97,000
Cognizant Technology SolutionsSR . IOS Developer Swiftui CombineRichmond, VA06/20/2025$97,000
TechoundsllcSenior IOS Developer-RemoteAliso Viejo, CA06/20/2025$160,000
Detroit LabsSenior IOS Software Developer (Hybrid)Auburn Hills, MI06/14/2025$110,000
Chariot SolutionsSenior IOS Developer (Swift/Objective-C & Rest | Exciting IT Consulting FirmFort Washington, PA06/10/2025$30,000
Frontier AirlinesSR Developer-Mobile APP IOSDenver, CO05/28/2025$100,104
Tata Consulting ServicesSR. IOS DeveloperOakland, CA05/09/2025$110,000
Chariot SolutionsSenior IOS Developer (Swift/Objective-C & Rest | Exciting IT Consulting FirmFort Washington, PA04/28/2025$30,000

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