iOS Developer salary by region
| Region | Typical annual pay |
|---|---|
| United StatesNational range; SF/NYC skew higher. | $110,000 – $160,000 |
| United KingdomNational range; London skews higher. | £80,000 – £120,000 |
| European UnionVaries widely by country. | €95,000 – €140,000 |
Ranges are directional benchmarks for budgeting, not offers. Actual pay depends on location, company stage, and the candidate’s track record.
What moves a iOS Developer’s salary
Seniority is the biggest lever (mid–senior is the common band for this role), followed by the depth of these skills:
- 5+ years iOS development with shipped apps in the App Store
- Proficiency in Swift and UIKit or SwiftUI for building user interfaces
- Experience with iOS APIs: networking (URLSession), local storage (CoreData or SQLite), background tasks
- Familiarity with Xcode, Git, and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Fastlane)
- Understanding of mobile security basics: keychain, HTTPS, code signing, app sandboxing
- Demonstrated ability to debug issues using Xcode instruments and crash logs
Why companies pay for a iOS Developer
Most growing SMBs need a dedicated iOS engineer to maintain their app, fix bugs users report, and build new features that drive retention and revenue without depending on expensive agencies.
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