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The average salary for a Vice President of Application Development is approximately $141,254 annually. This figure can vary based on multiple factors, including geographic location, years of experience, and the specific industry sector. For instance, states like California and New York often offer higher salaries due to the demand for experienced technology leaders.
Analyzing average salaries by state reveals significant differences. In states such as California, the average salary can exceed $150,000, while other regions may see averages closer to $130,000. Understanding these variations helps candidates make informed career decisions.
In addition to salary insights, the job market for Vice Presidents of Application Development continues to grow. Companies are increasingly investing in digital transformation, creating a strong demand for skilled leaders. This role not only offers competitive compensation but also significant opportunities for career advancement.
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The average vice president of application development salary in Washington, Connecticut, and New Hampshire are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average vice president of application development salary states are North Dakota, Nebraska, and Kentucky.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $155,351 | $74.69 |
| 2 | Alaska | $144,633 | $69.54 |
| 3 | Washington | $162,232 | $78.00 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $155,369 | $74.70 |
| 5 | North Carolina | $131,887 | $63.41 |
| 6 | California | $151,143 | $72.66 |
| 7 | Nevada | $131,873 | $63.40 |
| 8 | South Dakota | $127,148 | $61.13 |
| 9 | Tennessee | $128,077 | $61.58 |
| 10 | Idaho | $141,414 | $67.99 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $133,475 | $64.17 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $137,045 | $65.89 |
| 13 | Oregon | $139,292 | $66.97 |
| 14 | Illinois | $126,266 | $60.70 |
| 15 | New York | $141,971 | $68.26 |
| 16 | District of Columbia | $135,402 | $65.10 |
| 17 | West Virginia | $125,704 | $60.43 |
| 18 | Arkansas | $120,976 | $58.16 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $123,753 | $59.50 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $133,530 | $64.20 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $123,997 | $59.61 |
| 22 | Hawaii | $133,694 | $64.28 |
| 23 | Arizona | $127,672 | $61.38 |
| 24 | Ohio | $120,954 | $58.15 |
| 25 | Alabama | $121,576 | $58.45 |
| 26 | Georgia | $121,327 | $58.33 |
| 27 | Maryland | $134,840 | $64.83 |
| 28 | Michigan | $118,223 | $56.84 |
| 29 | Texas | $123,965 | $59.60 |
| 30 | Indiana | $118,770 | $57.10 |
| 31 | Maine | $124,661 | $59.93 |
| 32 | Kansas | $117,893 | $56.68 |
| 33 | Utah | $120,829 | $58.09 |
| 34 | Montana | $124,621 | $59.91 |
| 35 | Pennsylvania | $115,060 | $55.32 |
| 36 | Virginia | $127,065 | $61.09 |
| 37 | Colorado | $126,563 | $60.85 |
| 38 | Florida | $117,163 | $56.33 |
| 39 | Vermont | $123,369 | $59.31 |
| 40 | Delaware | $121,839 | $58.58 |
| 41 | North Dakota | $110,564 | $53.16 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $109,581 | $52.68 |
| 43 | Iowa | $113,500 | $54.57 |
| 44 | Missouri | $113,368 | $54.50 |
| 45 | Minnesota | $119,040 | $57.23 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $109,131 | $52.47 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $114,327 | $54.96 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $113,176 | $54.41 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $108,834 | $52.32 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $108,665 | $52.24 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $108,303 | $52.07 |
The highest-paying cities for vice presidents of application development are Kirkland, WA, San Francisco, CA, and Salem, NH.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirkland, WA | $163,096 | $78.41 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $160,216 | $77.03 |
| 3 | Salem, NH | $155,495 | $74.76 |
| 4 | Stamford, CT | $155,368 | $74.70 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $142,021 | $68.28 |
| 6 | Jersey City, NJ | $137,179 | $65.95 |
| 7 | Quincy, MA | $133,576 | $64.22 |
| 8 | Cary, NC | $132,295 | $63.60 |
| 9 | Phoenix, AZ | $127,933 | $61.51 |
| 10 | Denver, CO | $126,620 | $60.88 |
| 11 | Chicago, IL | $126,443 | $60.79 |
| 12 | San Antonio, TX | $124,269 | $59.74 |
| 13 | Stevens Point, WI | $124,059 | $59.64 |
| 14 | Wilmington, DE | $122,018 | $58.66 |
| 15 | Alpharetta, GA | $121,689 | $58.50 |
| 16 | West Valley City, UT | $120,837 | $58.09 |
| 17 | Westerville, OH | $120,649 | $58.00 |
| 18 | Leavenworth, KS | $117,910 | $56.69 |
| 19 | Tampa, FL | $117,547 | $56.51 |
| 20 | Philadelphia, PA | $115,308 | $55.44 |
A vice president of application development's salary ranges from $112,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $177,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $177,000 | $14,750 | $85 |
| 75th Percentile | $159,000 | $13,250 | $76 |
| Average | $141,254 | $11,771 | $68 |
| 25th Percentile | $125,000 | $10,417 | $60 |
| 10th Percentile | $112,000 | $9,333 | $54 |
The highest paying types of vice presidents of application development are vice president of information technology, director of software development, and vice president.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Systems Manager | $107,156 | $8,930 | $51.52 | 145,551 |
| Technical Services Manager | $104,419 | $8,702 | $50.20 | 186,807 |
| Data Manager | $108,359 | $9,030 | $52.10 | 147,574 |
| Delivery Manager | $113,280 | $9,440 | $54.46 | 172,434 |
| Technical Manager | $116,619 | $9,718 | $56.07 | 116,732 |
| Solutions Manager | $122,023 | $10,169 | $58.66 | 142,636 |
Top companies hiring vice presidents of application development now:
Vice president of application development salaries at Point72 and TracFone Wireless are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average vice president of application development salary at companies like MKP Capital Management and Deutsche Bank are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Point72 | $159,435 | $76.65 |
| 2 | TracFone Wireless | $159,027 | $76.46 |
| 3 | MKP Capital Management | $158,086 | $76.00 |
| 4 | Deutsche Bank | $157,097 | $75.53 |
| 5 | Broadridge | $157,040 | $75.50 |
| 6 | Genesys | $153,394 | $73.75 |
| 7 | Citi | $149,382 | $71.82 |
| 8 | Armed Forces Insurance | $149,335 | $71.80 |
| 9 | Barclays | $149,265 | $71.76 |
| 10 | Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32 | $149,265 | $71.76 |
| 11 | Oracle | $148,003 | $71.16 |
| 12 | Natixis North America LLC | $147,667 | $70.99 |
| 13 | City National Bank | $147,036 | $70.69 |
| 14 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | $143,421 | $68.95 |
| 15 | Merrill Lynch | $142,554 | $68.54 |
| 16 | Randstad North America, Inc. | $140,850 | $67.72 |
| 17 | SS&C Technologies | $140,313 | $67.46 |
| 18 | Axos Bank | $138,511 | $66.59 |
| 19 | DB Services New Jersey Inc | $137,877 | $66.29 |
| 20 | Nuveen Investments | $136,560 | $65.65 |
The average vice president of application development salary has risen by $30,971 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average vice president of application development earned $110,283 annually, but today, they earn $141,254 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for vice presidents of application development over the last decade.
Compare vice president of application development salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare vice president of application development salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $141,000 | $67.91 | +3.2% |
| 2025 | $137,000 | $65.76 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | $133,000 | $64.04 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $130,000 | $62.55 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $127,000 | $61.01 | +3.1% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNY External | Senior Vice President, Application Development Manager | Jersey City, NJ | 06/29/2025 | $179,982 |
| State Street Corporation | Lead Cloud Application Developer, VP | Boston, MA | 06/28/2025 | $130,000 |
| BNY Mellon | Senior Vice President, Application Development Manager | Jersey City, NJ | 06/27/2025 | $179,982 |
| Morgan Stanley | Vice President, Application Development | Alpharetta, GA | 06/26/2025 | $158,000 |
| Citigroup Inc. | Credit Risk Technology-C13-Vice President-Application Development | Irving, TX | 06/25/2025 | $125,760 |
| BNP Paribas | Vice President Senior Application Developer | Jersey City, NJ | 06/21/2025 | $179,982 |
| CLS | Vice President, Application Development Technology Delivery | Iselin, NJ | 06/14/2025 | $180,000 |
| Lincoln Financial Group | AVP, Application Development | Radnor, PA | 06/12/2025 | $125,800 |
| MUFG Bank | Application Database Development, Vice President | New York, NY | 06/12/2025 | $150,000 |
| Berkshire Hathaway | VP, Application Development & Engineering | Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ | 06/10/2025 | $165,000 |
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