The average salary for an app developer in the United States is around $71,173 per year.
Avg Salary
App developers earn an average yearly salary of $71,173.
Wages typically start from $55,415 and go up to $141,642.
40% above national average Updated in 2018
App developer earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
How do app developer salaries compare to similar careers?
App developers earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than database architects but more than video game producers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Database architect salary | $90K |
| Electrical engineer salary | $97K |
| Software engineer salary | $93K |
| Photonics engineer salary | $97K |
| Technical product manager salary | $78K |
| App developer salary | $71K |
| Computer programmer salary | $85K |
| Informatics nurse specialist salary | $89K |
| Security engineer salary | $74K |
| Video game producer salary | $90K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)