Android Developer Salary
Android developers create mobile applications for Android devices using Kotlin and the Android SDK.
Android Developer Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level android developers earn around $73,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $120,000. Senior-level android developers can earn $172,000 or more.
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The salary range for android developers varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $70,000, while the top 10% earn $182,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $70,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $93,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $118,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $150,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $182,000 |
Android Developer Salary by State
Android Developer salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $194,700, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $88,500.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $194,700 | Details → |
| #2 California | $180,540 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $171,100 | Details → |
| #4 New York | $155,760 | Details → |
| #5 Washington | $149,860 | Details → |
| #6 Alaska | $142,780 | Details → |
| #7 New Jersey | $142,780 | Details → |
| #8 Maryland | $136,880 | Details → |
| #9 Oregon | $136,880 | Details → |
| #10 Connecticut | $135,700 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $133,340 | Details → |
| #12 Virginia | $132,160 | Details → |
| #13 New Hampshire | $126,260 | Details → |
| #14 Rhode Island | $125,080 | Details → |
| #15 Utah | $120,360 | Details → |
| #16 Delaware | $119,180 | Details → |
| #17 Florida | $118,000 | Details → |
| #18 Illinois | $118,000 | Details → |
| #19 Minnesota | $118,000 | Details → |
| #20 Arizona | $116,820 | Details → |
| #21 Nevada | $116,820 | Details → |
| #22 Pennsylvania | $115,640 | Details → |
| #23 Texas | $115,640 | Details → |
| #24 Vermont | $115,640 | Details → |
| #25 Georgia | $113,280 | Details → |
| #26 North Carolina | $113,280 | Details → |
| #27 Maine | $112,100 | Details → |
| #28 Idaho | $110,920 | Details → |
| #29 New Mexico | $109,740 | Details → |
| #30 Wisconsin | $108,560 | Details → |
| #31 Montana | $107,380 | Details → |
| #32 Michigan | $106,200 | Details → |
| #33 Ohio | $106,200 | Details → |
| #34 Tennessee | $105,020 | Details → |
| #35 Indiana | $103,840 | Details → |
| #36 Missouri | $103,840 | Details → |
| #37 Nebraska | $103,840 | Details → |
| #38 Louisiana | $102,660 | Details → |
| #39 South Carolina | $102,660 | Details → |
| #40 Iowa | $101,480 | Details → |
| #41 North Dakota | $101,480 | Details → |
| #42 Wyoming | $101,480 | Details → |
| #43 Kansas | $99,120 | Details → |
| #44 Kentucky | $97,940 | Details → |
| #45 South Dakota | $97,940 | Details → |
| #46 Alabama | $96,760 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $96,760 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $92,040 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $89,680 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $88,500 | Details → |
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Data shows Android Developers who negotiate earn 7–15% more. A single negotiation could add $54,000 over your career trajectory.
Get Negotiation Scripts — $197 →Key Responsibilities
- ● Build Android apps using Kotlin
- ● Implement Material Design
- ● Integrate backend services
- ● Write unit and integration tests
- ● Optimize across device types
Top Skills
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Outlook
Much faster than average — projected 21% growth over the next decade
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