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How much do desktop application developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for desktop application developer in Oklahoma is $48.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.09 and $55.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a desktop application developer?

A Desktop Application Developer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining software applications that run on desktop operating systems like Windows, macOS, and Linux. They work with programming languages such as C#, Java, Python, or C++ and utilize frameworks like .NET, Qt, or Electron. Their duties include debugging, optimizing performance, and ensuring a seamless user experience. Developers may also collaborate with UX/UI designers, testers, and other developers to create functional and efficient applications.

What does a desktop application developer do?

A Desktop Application Developer usually spends their day designing, coding, testing, and maintaining software applications for desktop environments. Common tasks include collaborating with product managers to clarify requirements, debugging and resolving issues, and writing clear documentation for end users or other developers. Developers may also participate in team meetings, code reviews, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. The role often requires balancing independent work with close teamwork to ensure features are delivered on time and meet quality standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a desktop application developer?

To thrive as a Desktop Application Developer, you need strong programming skills in languages such as C#, Java, or C++, combined with experience in software design and debugging. Familiarity with development environments like Visual Studio, version control systems such as Git, and sometimes certifications in relevant technologies can be beneficial. Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and good communication skills help you understand requirements and collaborate effectively with other teams. These skills ensure the delivery of reliable, user-friendly desktop applications that meet business and user needs.

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Infographic showing various Desktop Application Developer job openings in Oklahoma as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,096 per year, or $48.6 per hour.

IT Specialist (Application Software)

Department of Transportation

Oklahoma City, OK • On-site

$75K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


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Job description

These positions administer, develop, deliver, and support information technology (IT) systems and services. The paramount requirement is knowledge of IT principles, concepts, and methods; e.g., data storage, software applications, and networking. Information technology refers to systems and services used in the automated acquisition, storage, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, assurance, or reception of information.

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position at the FV-H (FG/GS-10-12) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-G (FG/GS 5-9) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized Experience includes: system development; collecting, recording and analyzing data/information; identifying problems; and the integration of information systems components.

Applicants should include examples of Specialized Experience in their work history.

AND

Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

OR

Education substitution:

Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

OR

Combination Education and Experience: May be qualifying for this position. Refer to OPM's Operating Manual Qualification Standards at, https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN for more information.

If qualifying based on education, applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s).

All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.

Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalency to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.

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In addition to the minimum requirements, the following has been determined to be a selective factor for this position. This means possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration.

Selective Placement Factor (SPF):Applicants must have documented experience in PL/SQL programming; including the ability to design, develop, and optimize complex database queries and procedures to enhance system functionality and performance.

ALSO

The following has been determined to be a Quality Ranking Factor (QRF): Well qualified applicants will have experience with Oracle Federal Financials and will be proficient in two or more of the following operating systems, software tools, languages, and architectures: Linux, PL/SQL, Oracle JDeveloper, Oracle Forms Builder, Oracle Analytics Publisher, Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator (Web ADI), Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), and SplashBI.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Education:

Refer to qualifications section.

Information Regarding KSA's:

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.
In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

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