Hourly Wage for Senior Developer, API Salary in the United States

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How much does a Senior Developer, API make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Senior Developer, API in the United States is $56 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $51 and $63. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Senior Developer, API

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Senior Applications Developer
SCA Health - MYRTLE POINT , OR
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- 5 days ago
Sr API Developer - Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Cleveland, Columbus, Dal with Security Clearance
CGI - PITTSBURGH , PA
Position Description: This role can be filled from one of the following locations: Atlanta GA, Cleveland OH, Columbus OH, Dallas TX, Knoxville TN, Lafayette LA
- 2 days ago
Senior API Developer with Security Clearance
ValidaTek - TACOMA , WA
Company Overview At ValidaTek, we modernize and optimize IT services to solve some of the most critical challenges facing federal civilian and defense agencies
- 2 days ago
Senior API Developer with Security Clearance
ASRC Federal - TACOMA , WA
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps s
- 2 days ago
Senior API Developer with Security Clearance
Credence Management Solutions - DAYTON , OH
Overview At Credence, we support our clients' mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise mode
- 2 days ago
API Developer with Security Clearance
CGI - PITTSBURGH , PA
Position Description: Are you a seasoned Java developer with a passion for building robust scalable APIs. CGI is looking for a talented individual like you to j
- 2 days ago

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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

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59
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Senior Developer, API in the United States. The average hourly rate for Senior Developer, API ranges from $51 to $63 with the average hourly pay of $56. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $53 to $66 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $59.

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