Mobile Developer Salary.
Across 30 U.S. cities.
$138,000
national median salary
$105,000 to $178,000. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$194,000
San Francisco, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$144,000
San Francisco, CA
Lowest Paying
$122,000
Pittsburgh, PA
Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated April 2026.
The average Mobile Developer salary in the United States is $138,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $105,000 at the 25th percentile to $178,000 at the 75th. San Francisco pays the most at $194,000, while San Francisco offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Native iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin) developers earn 10 to 15% more than cross-platform specialists in React Native or Flutter.
Mobile Developer salary by city
What you should know
Native iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin) developers earn 10 to 15% more than cross-platform specialists in React Native or Flutter. Experience shipping apps with millions of active users, complex offline sync, or real-time features commands the highest rates. Fintech and health tech apps pay the strongest premiums.
Junior mobile developers start at $75,000 to $95,000, progressing to mid-level at $105,000 to $145,000 within three years. Senior mobile engineers earn $150,000 to $178,000, while mobile platform leads or engineering managers reach $190,000 to $250,000 at established companies.
RSUs at major tech companies add $30,000 to $80,000 annually for senior mobile roles. Signing bonuses of $15,000 to $40,000 are common, and many employers offer device stipends plus annual Apple and Google developer account fees.