ADP employees working as Principal Application Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.1 out of 5 stars, based on 14 ratings. This is 16% lower than the average of Principal Application Developer professionals at ADP worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Application Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $152,293 per year (estimate) and goes up to $280,158 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Application Developer at ADP is $188,039 per year or $90 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $290,789 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $150,992 (25th percentile) and $237,373 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 87 salaries submitted by ADP Principal Application Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Application Developer professionals typically earn between $73 and $114 per hour.
Principal Application Developer professionals typically earn between $12,583 and $19,781 monthly.