How Much Does A Simulation Developer Make ?

Simulation Developer make $98,407 per year on average, or $47.31 per hour, in the United States. Simulation Developer on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $62,320 a year, while the top 10% makes $126,000. Location impacts how much a Simulation Developer can expect to make. Simulation Developer make the most in Washington, Colorado, Texas and California
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Highest Paying State

Washington
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Highest Paying City

Colorado Springs, CO

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  Cyberdyne Systems
  Palo Alto, California

September 1, 2025

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Average Salary for Simulation Developer

Simulation Developer in America make an average salary of $98,407 per year or $47.31 per hour. The top 10 percent makes over $126,000 per year, while the bottom 10 percent under $62,320 per year.

Most Common Simulation Developer Benefits

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Highest Paying States

Washington

$112,136 Yearly

Colorado

$103,345 Yearly

Texas

$99,130 Yearly

California

$96,257 Yearly

Alabama

$90,198 Yearly

Simulation Developer Average Salary by State

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Rank
State
Avg.Salary
Hourly Rate
1 Washington $112,136 $53.91
2 Colorado $103,345 $49.69
3 Texas $99,130 $47.66
4 California $96,257 $46.28
5 Alabama $90,198 $43.36
6 Virginia $82,021 $39.43

Highest Paying Cities for Simulation Developer

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Rank
City
Avg.Salary
Hourly Rate
1 Colorado Springs, CO $106,727 $51.31
2 Huntsville, AL $89,019 $42.80

Simulation Developer Salary Details

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What is Simulation Developer Salary

Percentile Annual Salary Monthly Salary Hourly Rate
90th Percentile $126,000 $10,500 $61.00
75th Percentile $118,500 $9,875 $57.00
Average $98,407 $8,201 $47.00
25th Percentile $80,000 $6,667 $38.00
10th Percentile $62,320 $5,193 $30.00

Junior Level

Yearly Salary

$86,130

Hourly Salary

$41.41

Middle Level

Yearly Salary

$109,974

Hourly Salary

$52.87

Senior Level

Yearly Salary

$102,975

Hourly Salary

$49.51

Simulation Developer Pay Trends

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Average Simulation Developer Salary Over Time

 

Simulation Developer Salary by Year

Year Average Salary Hourly Rate %Change
2024 $119,976 $58.00 1.99%
2023 $117,640 $57.00 8.31%
2022 $108,615 $52.00 5.5%
2021 $102,953 $50.00 0%
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