Applications Developer Sr Salary in the United States

How much does an Applications Developer Sr make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Applications Developer Sr in the United States is $115,149 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

However, an Applications Developer Sr's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $130,334
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $106,732 to $123,097
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $99,069
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Applications Developer Sr Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $123,097 $10,258 $2,367 $59
Average $115,149 $9,596 $2,214 $55
25th Percentile $106,732 $8,894 $2,053 $51
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Key Factors That Influence Applications Developer Sr Salaries

An Applications Developer Sr's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Applications Developer Sr Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Applications Developer Sr's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $70,800
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $92,405
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,188
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,161
  • Expert (over 8 years): $142,312
Levels Salary
Web Appli... Level Applications Developer Sr$70,800
Web Appli... Level Applications Developer Sr$92,405
Applicati... Level Applications Developer Sr$115,188
Web Appli... Level Applications Developer Sr$141,161
Web Appli... Level Applications Developer Sr$142,312
$70,800 0 yr
$92,405 < 2 yrs
$115,188 2-4 yrs
$141,161 5-8 yrs
$142,312 > 8 yrs
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How Do Applications Developer Sr Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Applications Developer Srs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $127,493.
  • California: $127,010.
  • Massachusetts: $125,317.

Top Paying Cities for Applications Developer Srs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $145,238
  • San Francisco: $143,810
  • Oakland: $140,620

What Skills Can Increase an Applications Developer Sr's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Collaboration (Mentioned in 2.13% Job Postings): Works cooperatively and shares ideas with coworkers and managers to achieve common goals and objectives.
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 3.59% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
  • Programming (Mentioned in 2.39% Job Postings): Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Collaboration 2.13%
Computer Science 3.59%
Programming 2.39%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Applications Developer Sr's salary.
  • Python: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • UI: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Python
$118,604
3%
UI
$117,452
2%
Leadership
$117,452
2%
Docker
$117,452
2%
AWS
$116,301
1%
Collaboration
$116,301
1%
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Applications Developer Sr Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Applications Developer Sr's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Applications Developer Sr

Salaries for an Applications Developer Sr can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $117,603 in 2023 to around $117,047 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Applications Developer Sr salary trends, .

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