{"id":4923,"date":"2021-06-04T13:19:18","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T11:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/?p=4923"},"modified":"2023-12-12T18:20:10","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T17:20:10","slug":"python-developer-salary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/data-analytics\/python-developer-salary\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the Average Python Developer Salary? Your 2025 Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is the average Python developer salary, and how does it vary around the world and across different industries? Keep reading to find out.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just certified as a Python developer and looking for your first role? Or thinking about a career in data and wondering what your earning potential might be further down the line?<\/p>\n

Then this one\u2019s for you.<\/p>\n

Python is a diverse, multi-purpose programming language, offering tonnes of opportunities across the tech industry. Whether you\u2019re looking to work in data analytics, back-end development, or some other form of software engineering, the roles are ripe for the picking.<\/p>\n

According to the\u00a02023 Stack Overflow Developer Survey<\/a>, Python is the second most popular programming language that developers want to learn. So if you\u2019re a qualified Python developer, you\u2019re one step ahead of the competition. The big question is: how does this impact what you can earn?<\/p>\n

In this post, we dive into the Python developer job market, exploring how much you can earn based on experience and location. We\u2019ll also compare industry salaries and, for good measure, how the average Python developer salary compares to other popular programming languages.<\/p>\n

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  1. What is the Python developer market like?<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Python developer salaries based on experience<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Python developer salaries around the world<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Python developer salary based on industry<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Python developer salaries compared to other programming languages<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Wrap-up and further reading<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    1. What is the Python developer market like?<\/h2>\n

    Since about 2018, the popularity of Python has boomed. This likely came about due to a growing need in the tech industry for a multi-purpose programming language that was fast to learn, easy to use, and had a wide range of applications. Python ticks all the boxes.<\/p>\n

    Python has found a popular following among data scientists, data analysts, and machine learning engineers. That\u2019s because its ease of use makes it perfect for quick prototyping.<\/p>\n

    Python isn\u2019t perfect, of course. As an interpreted programming language, it is slower and less scalable than some other languages out there. That\u2019s why it\u2019s mostly used for back-end development and isn\u2019t the best option for things like games or app development.<\/p>\n

    Nevertheless, according to over 100,000 listings on the job site Glassdoor, the average Python developer in the U.S. earns $107,000<\/a>\u00a0a year<\/strong>. The exact figure ranges from a low of about $89K<\/strong> to a high of roughly $128K,<\/strong> depending on experience. This highlights that even an entry-level Python developer can earn almost twice as much as the mean U.S. salary (about $37K<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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    Source: Glassdoor<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Note: To keep things consistent, this post uses only U.S. dollars. If you\u2019re not based in the U.S., this simple currency converter<\/a> might come in handy!<\/p>\n

    2. Python developer salaries based on experience<\/h2>\n

    You shouldn\u2019t be too surprised to learn that your experience level has a big impact on how much you can earn as a Python developer.<\/p>\n

    If you\u2019ve already established yourself in a field like data science or data analytics, you\u2019ll earn more than if you\u2019re just starting with some basic back-end work. To increase your salary, you should aim to build your skills over time.<\/p>\n

    Next, let\u2019s look at some estimates for how much you can hope to earn at different stages of your career.<\/p>\n

    Entry-level Python developer salaries<\/h3>\n

    In general, entry-level roles pay less, that much is clear. Nevertheless, according to Glassdoor, even an entry-level Python developer<\/a> in the U.S. can expect to start on about $80K. <\/strong>As you complete a growing number of successful projects, your salary will rise.<\/p>\n

    Of course, Python skills aren\u2019t the only thing your job will require. As you become comfortable in the role, you should aim to develop additional skills like problem-solving, communication, and how to integrate Python applications with various different software architectures.<\/p>\n

    Mid-career Python developer salaries<\/h3>\n

    According to Glassdoor, a Python developer in the U.S. with 4-6 years of experience can earn an average of $100K<\/a><\/strong>. To maximize your earnings likely means specializing in an area where Python is commonly used. This might be something like data analytics, data engineering, or machine learning (or a combination of these).<\/p>\n

    Presuming you\u2019re going down the data route, tools and systems you might want to familiarize yourself with include things like Amazon EC2 and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Also consider getting to grips with Apple OS X, as well as big data analytics<\/a> tools and other server-side languages, like HTML and CSS.<\/p>\n

    Experienced Python developer salaries<\/h3>\n

    Finally, according to the same salary data from Glassdoor, a highly experienced Python developer in the U.S. (with 7+ years under their belt) can earn an average of $103K<\/a><\/strong>, up to about $132K<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    By this point in your career, you\u2019ll likely have branched out beyond simply developing algorithms or architectures using Python. You\u2019ll probably have domain expertise and may have even earned a degree or another qualification. By bringing all these additional skills to the table, you\u2019re highly likely to earn even more. Nice to know what you\u2019re aiming for!<\/p>\n

    3. Python developer salaries around the world<\/h2>\n
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    A world map showing Python developer salaries in different locations for 2020.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    While remote working is now the norm, the location of your employer remains one of the biggest factors affecting how much you earn.<\/p>\n

    Here, we provide global salary data from Salary Expert<\/a>. Because they offer higher salary estimates than Glassdoor, we\u2019ve re-included the average U.S. salary to make the comparison easier. We\u2019ve also converted all data into US dollars.<\/p>\n