iOS Developer salary by experience: junior to senior
A junior iOS Developer earns about $116K; a senior reaches $151K — a 30% jump. Pay can climb to $269K at the most senior levels. Here's the full curve and where the biggest raises happen.
Pay at every stage
Biggest jump: Senior → Staff (+35%). Prioritise the skills and scope that trigger that step.
Level up faster
The skills that move iOS Developers up the curve fastest: Swift, SwiftUI, Xcode, Objective-C. Demand for this role is growing about 18% a year.
Common questions
How much more does a senior iOS Developer make than a junior?
A senior iOS Developer earns about $151K vs roughly $116K for a junior — a 30% increase. The biggest single jump is usually Senior → Staff (+35%).
How long does it take to reach senior iOS Developer?
Most reach a senior iOS Developer level around 6 years of experience, though strong performers with in-demand skills (Swift, SwiftUI, Xcode, Objective-C) move faster.
What is the highest-paying iOS Developer level?
Pay tends to peak at Principal/Distinguished levels (14–18+ years), around $269K based on the experience curve, with total compensation higher once bonus and equity are included.
Experience curve modelled from BLS-anchored medians; individual paths vary.