The top 5 paying industries for Developer in are Telecommunications with a median total pay of $138,481, Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $138,434, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $138,229, Financial Services with a median total pay of $132,687, and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $129,271.
Telecommunications
Top paying companies in Telecommunications for Developer are Ericsson, AT&T, and Verizon.
Developer: Average Salary & Pay Trends 2026 | Glassdoor
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Total pay range
$89K - $162K/yr
$119K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$69K - $125K/yrBase pay
$20K - $38K/yrAdditional pay
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The average salary for Developer is $119,192 per year or $57 per hour, with top earners making up to $212,350 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $89,394 (25th percentile) to $162,225 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 20551 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Developer employees.
The highest salary for Developer is $162,225 per year, $13,519 per month or $78 per hour.
The lowest salary for Developer is $89,394 per year, $7,450 per month or $43 per hour.
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