Developer salary in the United States

Average salary

$76,500/yr

Based on 4,742 income tax records

$29,000

$164,000

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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

From consenting TurboTax customers

$29,000

$164,000

DATA PROVIDED BY

Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

From consenting TurboTax customers

How much do Developers make?

The average total salary for a Developer is $76,500 per year. This is based on data from 4,742 TurboTax users who reported their job as Developer and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Developer salary can vary between $29,000 to $164,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more

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Developer salary by location

San Jose Metro Area, CA

36 income tax records

$113,500/yr

$76K – $145K

San Francisco Metro Area, CA

89 income tax records

$111,000/yr

$85K – $144K

Provo Metro Area, UT

28 income tax records

$98,000/yr

$70K – $120K

Seattle Metro Area, WA

158 income tax records

$97,500/yr

$72K – $124K

Worcester Metro Area, MA

12 income tax records

$96,500/yr

$73K – $125K

Boston Metro Area, MA

86 income tax records

$94,000/yr

$71K – $110K

Sacramento Metro Area, CA

20 income tax records

$91,000/yr

$64K – $96K

New York Metro Area, NY

275 income tax records

$89,500/yr

$67K – $122K

Boulder Metro Area, CO

15 income tax records

$89,000/yr

$82K – $111K

San Diego Metro Area, CA

48 income tax records

$88,000/yr

$51K – $104K

Baltimore Metro Area, MD

48 income tax records

$87,500/yr

$74K – $110K

Los Angeles Metro Area, CA

125 income tax records

$86,500/yr

$63K – $107K

Austin Metro Area, TX

113 income tax records

$86,500/yr

$65K – $114K

Philadelphia Metro Area, PA

114 income tax records

$85,500/yr

$69K – $99K

Greenville Metro Area, SC

10 income tax records

$84,000/yr

$66K – $102K

Charlotte Metro Area, NC

92 income tax records

$84,000/yr

$70K – $102K

Washington Metro Area, DC

198 income tax records

$83,000/yr

$67K – $109K

Atlanta Metro Area, GA

166 income tax records

$82,500/yr

$65K – $106K

Raleigh Metro Area, NC

64 income tax records

$82,000/yr

$64K – $107K

Phoenix Metro Area, AZ

98 income tax records

$80,000/yr

$66K – $95K

Miami Metro Area, FL

60 income tax records

$79,500/yr

$58K – $105K

Salt Lake City Metro Area, UT

40 income tax records

$79,000/yr

$63K – $95K

Chicago Metro Area, IL

184 income tax records

$79,000/yr

$63K – $97K

Oklahoma City Metro Area, OK

26 income tax records

$79,000/yr

$56K – $93K

Denver Metro Area, CO

116 income tax records

$78,500/yr

$58K – $101K

Dallas Metro Area, TX

232 income tax records

$78,500/yr

$59K – $101K

Portland Metro Area, OR

83 income tax records

$76,500/yr

$57K – $93K

Jacksonville Metro Area, FL

47 income tax records

$75,500/yr

$58K – $93K

Madison Metro Area, WI

30 income tax records

$75,500/yr

$61K – $89K

St. Louis Metro Area, MO

64 income tax records

$74,500/yr

$60K – $91K

Richmond Metro Area, VA

39 income tax records

$74,500/yr

$61K – $86K

Tampa Metro Area, FL

74 income tax records

$74,000/yr

$55K – $90K

Houston Metro Area, TX

118 income tax records

$72,500/yr

$58K – $99K

Nashville Metro Area, TN

52 income tax records

$72,500/yr

$59K – $89K

Indianapolis Metro Area, IN

41 income tax records

$72,500/yr

$59K – $87K

Detroit Metro Area, MI

43 income tax records

$71,000/yr

$57K – $93K

Cincinnati Metro Area, OH

64 income tax records

$71,000/yr

$51K – $81K

Minneapolis Metro Area, MN

101 income tax records

$70,500/yr

$58K – $87K

Omaha Metro Area, NE

22 income tax records

$70,500/yr

$60K – $99K

Tulsa Metro Area, OK

24 income tax records

$69,500/yr

$52K – $79K

Kansas City Metro Area, MO

54 income tax records

$69,500/yr

$57K – $87K

Columbus Metro Area, OH

76 income tax records

$69,000/yr

$55K – $85K

Pittsburgh Metro Area, PA

27 income tax records

$68,000/yr

$58K – $77K

Milwaukee Metro Area, WI

36 income tax records

$68,000/yr

$57K – $81K

Virginia Beach Metro Area, VA

38 income tax records

$67,000/yr

$52K – $87K

San Antonio Metro Area, TX

45 income tax records

$67,000/yr

$53K – $86K

Hartford Metro Area, CT

27 income tax records

$65,000/yr

$53K – $80K

Orlando Metro Area, FL

36 income tax records

$61,500/yr

$51K – $80K

Des Moines Metro Area, IA

26 income tax records

$61,500/yr

$47K – $74K

Cleveland Metro Area, OH

35 income tax records

$59,000/yr

$48K – $79K

Developer salary by company

The Vanguard Group, Chester County, PA

15 income tax records

$91,000/yr

$81K – $101K

Tata Consultancy Services, Dallas County, TX

10 income tax records

$69,000/yr

$65K – $76K

How much do similar occupations make?

Web Developer

11,346 income tax records

$68,500/yr

Application Developer

2,026 income tax records

$76,500/yr

Software Developer

47,226 income tax records

$86,000/yr

Product Developer

619 income tax records

$66,500/yr

Web Developer
11,346 income tax records
$68,500/yr
Application Developer
2,026 income tax records
$76,500/yr
Software Developer
47,226 income tax records
$86,000/yr
Product Developer
619 income tax records
$66,500/yr

Developer demographics in United States

60% are single

40% are married

30% have kids

42% own a home

Developer salaries by age in United States

$24,250

$48,500

$72,750

$97,000

18-25

26-35

36-45

46-55

56+

Years of age

Effective Tax Rates for Developers in United States

4,742 full-time salaries from 2019

FAQS

What is the average salary for a developer in the United States?

The average salary for a developer in the United States is $76,500 per year. Developer salaries in the United States can vary between $29,000 to $164,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

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Where is this data coming from?

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 4,742 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as developer.

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Which cities offer the highest salaries for developers in the United States?

The following cities offer the highest salaries for developers in the United States: San Jose Metro Area, CA ($113,500 a year), San Francisco Metro Area, CA ($111,000 a year), and Provo Metro Area, UT ($98,000 a year).

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