Associate Software Developer

Associate Software Developer Salary

$11K

$83.5K

$131K

$83,368

/year

$40.08

/hour

Associate Software Developer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$83,368

Columbus

Ohio

$80,525

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    How much does an Associate Software Developer make?

    As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for an Associate Software Developer in the United States is $83,368 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $40.08 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,603/week or $6,947/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $131,000 and as low as $11,000, the majority of Associate Software Developer salaries currently range between $62,000 (25th percentile) to $94,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $130,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Associate Software Developer varies greatly (by as much as 32500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    An Associate Software Developer in your area makes on average $80,525 per year, or $2,843 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $83,368. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Associate Software Developer salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Associate Software Developer jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Associate Software Developer Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Associate Software Developer job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Cupertino, CA, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $18,711 (22.4%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $20,050 (24.0%) above the $83,368 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Associate Software Developer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Nome, AK, and Menlo Park, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Associate Software Developer role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $103,418

    $49.72

    Cupertino, CA

    $102,855

    $49.45

    Berkeley, CA

    $102,079

    $49.08

    Redwood City, CA

    $102,072

    $49.07

    Belmont, CA

    $100,828

    $48.48

    Sitka, AK

    $100,432

    $48.28

    Mojave, CA

    $100,371

    $48.26

    Los Altos, CA

    $98,733

    $47.47

    Mountain View, CA

    $98,347

    $47.28

    Menlo Park, CA

    $98,246

    $47.23

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Associate Software Developer Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Associate Software Developer category.

    For example Hris Manager jobs pay as much as $30,018 (36.0%) more than the average Associate Software Developer salary of $83,368. If you're qualified, finding work as an Hris Manager may help you make more money than that of the average Associate Software Developer position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Hris Manager

    $113,386

    $54.51

    Human Organizational Development

    $106,675

    $51.29

    Human Resources Benefits Administrator

    $66,526

    $31.98

    Senior Hr Administrator

    $56,419

    $27.12

    Pension Administrator

    $53,551

    $25.75

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    Infographic detailing Associate Software Developer salary across the United States as of May 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $83,368 per year or $40.08 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.