Explore jobs
Find specific jobs
Explore careers
Explore professions
Best companies
Explore companies
As of October 2025, the average salary for a Senior Android Developer is $120,330 annually. Factors influencing this figure include geographic location, years of experience, and the specific industry within tech. States like California and New York often report higher salaries due to the concentration of tech companies.
In terms of experience, developers with extensive backgrounds can earn significantly more, especially in leading roles. Job positions that require advanced skills or leadership responsibilities typically offer higher compensation. Industries such as finance and healthcare tend to pay above-average salaries for these roles.
For those seeking the best financial opportunities, consider states with a strong tech presence. California, Washington, and New York consistently rank among the highest paying states for Senior Android Developers. Additionally, the demand for mobile development continues to grow, creating a wealth of opportunities across various sectors.
To maximize earning potential, continuous learning and specialization in new technologies can provide a competitive edge in this dynamic job market.
Let Zippi find your next senior android developer job
Let Zippi find your next senior android developer job
The highest-paying states for senior android developers are Massachusetts, California, and Washington. The lowest average senior android developer salary states are Louisiana, Maryland, and Hawaii.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $136,814 | $65.78 |
| 2 | Washington | $136,935 | $65.83 |
| 3 | California | $138,662 | $66.66 |
| 4 | Montana | $124,403 | $59.81 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $127,633 | $61.36 |
| 6 | Nevada | $135,735 | $65.26 |
| 7 | Arkansas | $126,452 | $60.79 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $138,968 | $66.81 |
| 9 | Maine | $127,154 | $61.13 |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $133,822 | $64.34 |
| 11 | Vermont | $119,913 | $57.65 |
| 12 | Idaho | $122,887 | $59.08 |
| 13 | Arizona | $123,498 | $59.37 |
| 14 | Utah | $116,184 | $55.86 |
| 15 | New York | $125,365 | $60.27 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $114,695 | $55.14 |
| 17 | Kentucky | $120,923 | $58.14 |
| 18 | Delaware | $118,361 | $56.90 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $119,311 | $57.36 |
| 20 | North Carolina | $114,054 | $54.83 |
| 21 | Wyoming | $111,680 | $53.69 |
| 22 | West Virginia | $116,281 | $55.90 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $117,285 | $56.39 |
| 24 | Missouri | $120,307 | $57.84 |
| 25 | Georgia | $114,602 | $55.10 |
| 26 | Rhode Island | $110,879 | $53.31 |
| 27 | Texas | $111,249 | $53.49 |
| 28 | Florida | $114,380 | $54.99 |
| 29 | Kansas | $112,492 | $54.08 |
| 30 | Colorado | $114,841 | $55.21 |
| 31 | Indiana | $112,073 | $53.88 |
| 32 | Ohio | $110,847 | $53.29 |
| 33 | Virginia | $110,438 | $53.10 |
| 34 | Illinois | $110,596 | $53.17 |
| 35 | Michigan | $110,041 | $52.90 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $111,858 | $53.78 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $108,593 | $52.21 |
| 38 | New Mexico | $108,785 | $52.30 |
| 39 | North Dakota | $106,281 | $51.10 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $106,716 | $51.31 |
| 41 | Maryland | $102,694 | $49.37 |
| 42 | Alabama | $106,549 | $51.23 |
| 43 | Connecticut | $105,172 | $50.56 |
| 44 | Alaska | $105,920 | $50.92 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $99,358 | $47.77 |
| 46 | Minnesota | $105,056 | $50.51 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $103,775 | $49.89 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $97,356 | $46.81 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $103,117 | $49.58 |
| 50 | Iowa | $96,966 | $46.62 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $97,727 | $46.98 |
The highest-paying cities for senior android developers are San Francisco, CA, Boston, MA, and Seattle, WA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $147,515 | $70.92 |
| 2 | Boston, MA | $139,139 | $66.89 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $137,577 | $66.14 |
| 4 | Portland, OR | $136,718 | $65.73 |
| 5 | Washington, DC | $133,841 | $64.35 |
| 6 | Concord, NH | $127,407 | $61.25 |
| 7 | New York, NY | $125,381 | $60.28 |
| 8 | Phoenix, AZ | $123,774 | $59.51 |
| 9 | Salt Lake City, UT | $115,957 | $55.75 |
| 10 | Charleston, WV | $115,659 | $55.61 |
| 11 | Philadelphia, PA | $115,102 | $55.34 |
| 12 | Denver, CO | $114,776 | $55.18 |
| 13 | Atlanta, GA | $114,567 | $55.08 |
| 14 | Miami, FL | $114,009 | $54.81 |
| 15 | Charlotte, NC | $113,329 | $54.49 |
| 16 | Indianapolis, IN | $111,997 | $53.84 |
| 17 | Columbia, SC | $111,939 | $53.82 |
| 18 | Austin, TX | $111,244 | $53.48 |
| 19 | Providence, RI | $110,930 | $53.33 |
| 20 | Chicago, IL | $110,883 | $53.31 |
A senior android developer's salary ranges from $92,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $156,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $156,000 | $13,000 | $75 |
| 75th Percentile | $138,000 | $11,500 | $66 |
| Average | $120,330 | $10,028 | $58 |
| 25th Percentile | $104,000 | $8,667 | $50 |
| 10th Percentile | $92,000 | $7,667 | $44 |
The highest paying types of senior android developers are senior/lead developer, lead developer, and lead software developer.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Software Developer | $115,072 | $9,589 | $55.32 | 309,029 |
| Java Developer | $88,475 | $7,373 | $42.54 | 147,521 |
| ETL Developer | $92,419 | $7,702 | $44.43 | 88,652 |
| Developer | $100,076 | $8,340 | $48.11 | 262,570 |
| Oracle Developer | $98,645 | $8,220 | $47.43 | 84,654 |
| BI Developer | $92,647 | $7,721 | $44.54 | 80,610 |
Top companies hiring senior android developers now:
Senior android developer salaries at Twitter and Atlassian are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average senior android developer salary at companies like Cruise Automation and PayPal are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $170,095 | $81.78 | |
| 2 | Atlassian | $156,755 | $75.36 |
| 3 | Cruise Automation | $151,172 | $72.68 |
| 4 | PayPal | $148,072 | $71.19 |
| 5 | Macy's | $147,430 | $70.88 |
| 6 | Chewy | $142,973 | $68.74 |
| 7 | Ci&t | $141,898 | $68.22 |
| 8 | J.P. Morgan | $140,776 | $67.68 |
| 9 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | $140,674 | $67.63 |
| 10 | Barnes & Noble | $140,225 | $67.42 |
| 11 | Trulia | $138,321 | $66.50 |
| 12 | Amazon | $136,560 | $65.65 |
| 13 | Adobe | $136,226 | $65.49 |
| 14 | ViacomCBS | $135,387 | $65.09 |
| 15 | Slack | $135,019 | $64.91 |
| 16 | P97 Networks | $134,364 | $64.60 |
| 17 | Morgan Stanley | $132,108 | $63.51 |
| 18 | Lucid Motors | $131,862 | $63.40 |
| 19 | Movius | $131,535 | $63.24 |
| 20 | Wayfair | $131,232 | $63.09 |
The average senior android developer salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Internet | $140,518 | $67.56 |
| 2 | Media | $124,083 | $59.66 |
| 3 | Technology | $120,173 | $57.78 |
| 4 | Automotive | $115,121 | $55.35 |
| 5 | Finance | $114,325 | $54.96 |
The average senior android developer salary has risen by $22,339 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average senior android developer earned $97,991 annually, but today, they earn $120,330 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for senior android developers over the last decade.
Compare senior android developer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare senior android developer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $120,000 | $57.85 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $116,000 | $55.94 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $114,000 | $54.68 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $112,000 | $53.71 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $110,000 | $52.81 | +1.8% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synechron | SR Android Developer | Charlotte, NC | 06/27/2025 | $110,000 |
| Synechron | Senior Android/IOS Developer | Dallas, TX | 06/27/2025 | $105,000 |
| Eliassen Group | Senior Android Developer | Roanoke, TX | 06/25/2025 | $135,655 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions | Senior Android Developer | Richmond, VA | 06/20/2025 | $68,422 |
| HP | Senior Android Systems Developer | Austin, TX | 06/12/2025 | $154,000 |
| Chariot Solutions | Senior Android Developer (Java/Kotlin & Rest | Exciting IT Consulting Firm | Fort Washington, PA | 06/10/2025 | $30,000 |
| Lucid Motors | SR. Android Developer, Infotainment | Newark, CA | 06/09/2025 | $154,000 |
| Nice North America | SR. Embedded Android UI Developer | Carlsbad, CA | 05/22/2025 | $115,000 |
| Lucid Motors | SR. Android Software Developer, Infotainment | Newark, CA | 05/10/2025 | $154,000 |
| Chariot Solutions | Senior Android Developer (Java/Kotlin & Rest | Exciting IT Consulting Firm | Fort Washington, PA | 04/28/2025 | $30,000 |
Search for senior android developer jobs