IBM employees working as Applications Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 183 ratings. This is 11% lower than the average of Applications Developer professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Applications Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at NZ$0 per year (estimate) and goes up to NZ$0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Applications Developer at IBM is NZ$128,605 per year or NZ$62 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly NZ$193,349 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between NZ$104,582 (25th percentile) and NZ$159,772 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by IBM Applications Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.