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App Developer Salaries by country

Julia Kravchenko — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 11:41:47 +0000

We are approaching the most sensitive topic raised as soon as the company looks to hire an app developer – the reasonable rate of the application developer salary.

The reason for confusion about what an experienced, competent professional should cost is that the senior application developer salary, for instance, is dramatically different from the entry level mobile app developer salary.

Moreover, the average salary of app developer depends on the country in which they work and the projects that they completed throughout their careers. As a result, the payment issue is mostly a subject of negotiation with each candidate.

However, what should a company do if it needs to hire an app developer within a certain budget and needs to make a clear plan as to where to look for a specialist, what hard and soft skills to require from the job seekers, etc.?

Most businesses still want some clarity at least within a certain flexible salary range, so to satisfy your curiosity on the subject, we have compiled a detailed international overview of Android developer salary, mobile app designer salary, web app developer salary, and rates overview for a set of other develop specialties.

So, here’s what our salary analysis revealed:

Android app developer salary

The highest rates for Android app development are in Australia, Switzerland, and the USA; here a strong Android developer may earn $106,000-108,000 on average per year.

The lowest rates for this profession are recorded in the UK (around $31,000 per year) and Finland ($45,500). But you should take into account the level of seniority that you require from the developer.

This salary is a mean indicator, while the senior Android developer salary many be much higher.

If you are looking for an entry level Android developer salary indicator, this may be up to twice as low as the average we gave.

App designer salary

App designers earn the most in Switzerland ($100,000+ per year), while in other countries, the average app designer salary ranges within $50,000-70,000.

This means that while app designers are widely demanded, the supply of professionals in this area is also quite high, and the market is evenly competitive.

Web application developer salary

Controversially, some countries pay less to web application developers, while in others, the mean wage is higher than that of other developer specialties.

For instance, Swiss developers earn around $108,000 per year, web app developers in the USA earn up to $76,500, while in Finland, the average salary does not exceed $42,000.

iOS app developer salary

The iOS developer salary is more competitive than that of web app developers; in the USA, Australia, Switzerland, Denmark, and Sweden, iOS developers earn $100,000+, while in other countries, the rate for iOS development work is also times higher than for other developer specialties.

The lowest rate is observed in the Netherlands where even the senior iOS developer salary may not exceed $50,000 per year.

Xamarin (hybrid app) developer salary

The Xamarin mobile developer salary rates are quite high and competitive across the analyzed countries.

The most top pay is provided to professionals of this specialty in the USA and Sweden ($100,000+), while the lowest salaries are in the UK (around $57,000).

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Software Developers Salary Guide 2018

Julia Kravchenko — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 10:10:28 +0000

Software Developer Salary in Europe and Asia

Software developer salary depends on such factors as technology, experience, and location.

Technology
Developers with wide-spread programming skills will cost less than their fellows who have mastered a rare or/and new technology. Thus, one can reduce the price by choosing cheaper language.

Experience
Depending on experience, developers are divided into junior, middle and senior specialists. Some clients prefer to hire middle developers as they are knowledgeable enough and their rates are affordable. However, in some cases hiring senior and a few junior developers can be a win-win solution.

Location
Besides country, the region where you outsource to will play an important role in pricing. Usually, living standards are higher in capitals, so developers are better paid there. However, it doesn’t mean that the developers from other areas work less efficiently. So, consider different locations for outsourcing within one country.

Software Development Cost in Eastern Europe

Ukraine
Ukraine’s biggest cities are the best places to outsource software development; these are Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa, and Kharkiv. On average, Ukrainian programmers salary is around $27,500 per year. Tech experts from Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, earn about $30K.

Poland
There are three major software development centers in Poland – Warsaw, Krakow, and Wroclaw. Average salaries of Polish programmers span from about $12K in case of junior developer and reaches $45K for a senior developer.

Software Development Cost in Asia

India
India is an oldest and the most popular place for IT outsourcing. Nevertheless, the prices there are the cheapest. An average software developer in India gets about $6,5-7K annually. Surprisingly, the lowest prices are in the capital – a programmer earns $6,300 in Delhi.

China
China’s economy develops at high speed, so raise the prices for the local developers. Averagely, Chinese programmers get $27K per year, but the cost depends on the region. Shanghai is the cheapest place – $26,5K, and the salaries in Beijing and Shenzhen are nearly the same.

This article presents only the average software developer salaries in different regions. But if you want to dive into more details and specifications, Qubit Labs researched the outsourcing market of the most popular outsourcing destinations and prepared Complete Software Developers Salary Guide 2018. Here you will find:

brief explanations of outsourcing models with schemes;
comparison of Eastern European and Asian outsourcing markets;
main features and advantages of main outsourcing destinations;
average programmers salaries across such countries as Ukraine, Poland, India, and China;
developer salary comparison in these countries according to the tech stack and seniority level.

Find full article in Qubit Labs blog.

Comparison of JavaScript Frameworks: Angular.js vs React.js vs Ember.js

Julia Kravchenko — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 11:03:28 +0000

Intro
JavaScript is considered to be one of the best programming languages widely used to create multi-functional web applications, design scalable and responsive interfaces, alter websites in real-time, etc.

If you want to create a JavaScript-based website or application, it is crucial to select a proper framework for your project. If your choice is right, it can significantly ease your development process, keep your code organized, ensure on-time delivery and overall success of the end product.

Why choose JavaScript frameworks
Basically, a framework is a program allowing to simplify coding by performing certain functions.

Low cost — most JavaScript frameworks are free of charge, so you do not need to spend money on licensed software. Moreover, these frameworks allow to drastically save developers’ time reducing the overall price for website or app creation.

High efficiency — with frameworks, developers can use pre-built functions in several minutes and avoid hundreds of code lines. The development process becomes more efficient, and the end product can be delivered not only on time but also ahead of the deadline.

Support — almost all JavaScript frameworks are open-source, and therefore backed by large online communities. These distributed tools are being constantly enriched, have a proper documentation, lots of guides and tutorials in the web, and you can always appeal to the community in case of any questions.

Security — if the framework is widely used and is one of the top ones, it has solid safety arrangements. In fact, its users act as long-term testers as well, so if there is any vulnerability or a bug, they report it on the framework’s official website.

Top JavaScript frameworks
JavaScript developers may become confused by the number of frameworks for this programming language. However, there are some time-proven frameworks that are the most popular among coders, such as Angular.js, React.js and Ember.js. Let’s take a closer look at them.

Angular.js
Angular.JS was released in 2009 which makes it the oldest framework so far. Being mostly used for creating single page web applications, it has won the trust of the largest community and is supported by Google.

Pros

Quick code production;
Intuitive alteration and UI design;
Two-way data binding with the DOM (Document Object Model);
Easy testing;
Proper documentation;
Support by Google, which drives implementation of innovations;
Large community ready to assist in using the framework.

Cons

Low performance for pages with lots of interactive elements;
Problems with indexability by search engines when it comes to single page apps;
Complicated third-party integration;
Troubles with debugging.

React.js
React.js is actually an open-source JavaScript library, the one to stand behind UI of Instagram and Facebook. No wonder, as React.js naturally has proven its efficiency for dynamic large-scale apps with high traffic. React.js is way ahead of other frameworks due to its significant performance, which is why it has the fastest growing community.

Pros

Easy learning API and interface;
Faster updates;
Efficient rendering of massive data sets;
Great for debugging;
React native library;
JSX (JavaScript extension syntax) for HTML quoting and rendering subcomponents;
Easy import of components.

Cons

Difficult for beginners;
Lack of proper documentation;
Troubles with third-party integration;
Some developers do not consider it as a full framework but as a library.

Ember.js
Ember.js is actually a fork of a SproutCore framework. It rightly competes with such monsters as Angular.js and React.js in terms of building interactive user interfaces. In fact, it targets the best features of these frameworks — two-way binding and server-side rendering. Being backed by an active community, Ember.js is a very perspective JavaScript framework.

Pros

High performance;
Server-side rendering;
Perfect documentation;
Two-way data binding;
Self-configuration.

Cons

Complications with processing quick changes;
The heaviest of the frameworks;
Smaller community and extensive amount of outdated tutorials on the web;

Comparison of Javascript Frameworks

Angular.js

The most popular JavaScript MVW framework
Released in 2009
Homepage: https://angularjs.org/
GitHub:https://github.com/angular/angular.js
Used for Vevo, YouTube, Freelancer
For single-page applications
React.js

A JavaScript library for user interfaces and not only
Released in 2013
Homepage: https://reactjs.net/
GitHub: https://github.com/facebook/react
Used for Instagram, Airbnb, Facebook, Khan Academy
For dynamic large-scale apps with high traffic
Ember.js

A JavaScript framework for ambitious web apps
Released in 2011
Homepage: https://emberjs.com/
GitHub: https://github.com/emberjs/ember.js
Used for TinderBox, Netflix, Apple Music, Yahoo!
For complex web apps

How to Choose a JavaScript Framework?
If your aim is a quick web development and prototyping, there is no doubt that JavaScript frameworks will be your best friends. However, even after an in-depth research, some JavaScript developers may find it hard to eventually choose a framework to work with. No wonder! While reading this piece on the comparison of JavaScript frameworks, you may have noticed that they all have lots in common and are accompanied by certain benefits and pain points. But, determining the right JavaScript framework is not about its features. You should have a profound understanding of your project goals and requirements, and think how your development process can gain from choosing this or that framework. For example, if you want to quickly build a single page app, you would probably choose Angular.js. If your project is about high traffic and large-scale apps, React.js will be a better decision. Some developers even manage to pair React.js with other frameworks, using it as a library.

There is no universal advice on how to choose the right framework. Before choosing one, make sure to analyze your project in terms of the size, features, general purpose, performance, traffic etc. Take it all from the open-source advantage of JavaScript frameworks and do not forget about the large communities standing behind them. Simply ask the community in case you are in doubts. Finally, you can always address a professional JavaScript development company or even hire JavaScript developers to build an outstanding web application using the most appropriate frameworks for your project.

Originally published at https://qubit-labs.com/comparison-of-javascript-frameworks-angular-js-vs-react-js-vs-ember-js/