Mobile Developer Salary Worldwide (2026)

Global median salary of $91,700 across 20 cities. Highest in San Francisco ($148,000) and lowest in Paris ($55,000).

Global Median
$91,700
per year (USD)
Highest Paying City
$148,000
San Francisco
Lowest Paying City
$55,000
Paris
Cities Tracked
20
worldwide
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Mobile Developer Salary by City (Top 10)

# City Country Median P25 – P75 CoL Index
1 San Francisco United States $148,000 $115,000 – $192,000 105
2 Seattle United States $138,000 $108,000 – $180,000 88
3 New York United States $128,000 $100,000 – $165,000 100
4 Zurich Switzerland $122,000 $95,000 – $157,000 115
5 Los Angeles United States $122,000 $95,000 – $158,000 90
6 Boston United States $118,000 $92,000 – $152,000 92
7 Chicago United States $109,000 $85,000 – $140,000 78
8 Austin United States $105,000 $82,000 – $135,000 72
9 Dubai United Arab Emirates $90,000 $70,000 – $115,000 72
10 Sydney Australia $82,000 $65,000 – $108,000 80
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Mobile Developer Salary by Region

US
$124,000
avg. median • 7 cities
Top: San Francisco ($148,000)
MENA
$90,000
avg. median • 1 city
Top: Dubai ($90,000)
AU
$78,500
avg. median • 2 cities
Top: Sydney ($82,000)
CA
$76,000
avg. median • 2 cities
Top: Toronto ($80,000)
EU
$72,833
avg. median • 6 cities
Top: Zurich ($122,000)
UK
$65,000
avg. median • 1 city
Top: London ($65,000)
APAC
$65,000
avg. median • 1 city
Top: Singapore ($65,000)
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Salary Range Comparison (Top 5 Cities)

San Francisco
$115k – $192k – $245k
Seattle
$108k – $180k – $230k
New York
$100k – $165k – $210k
Zurich
$95k – $157k – $200k
Los Angeles
$95k – $158k – $200k
P25–P75 Median P90

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Mobile Developer Salary FAQ

What is the average Mobile Developer salary worldwide?
The global average Mobile Developer salary is $91,700 per year, based on data from 20 cities worldwide.
Which city pays the highest Mobile Developer salary?
San Francisco pays the highest Mobile Developer salary at $148,000 per year (median).
How does Mobile Developer salary vary by region?
Salaries vary significantly by region. US cities typically offer the highest compensation, followed by Western Europe and Asia-Pacific markets.
Is Mobile Developer a well-paid career in 2026?
Mobile Developer is a well-compensated career with a global median of $91,700, significantly above average.

Last updated: 2026-04-04 | Data sources: Numbeo, OECD, Glassdoor, and local government statistics.