Side-by-side distribution
Kotlin
$159,525
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 7.5%
- Live roles
- 80
Swift
$112,200
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 39.4%
- Live roles
- 33
Highest-paying jobs
Senior Software Engineer, Android (Kotlin)
Lead Product Software Engineer (Kotlin)
Senior Product Software Engineer (Kotlin)
Software Engineer II (Mobile Developer - Android/Kotlin) - Mobile App Growth
Homes.com - Android Engineer (Kotlin)
Back-end Software Engineer (Kotlin)
Highest-paying jobs
Applications Development Engineer - LS-SWIFT
Applications Development Engineer - LS-SWIFT
Senior Product Software Engineer (Swift)
Sr Product Software Engineer (Swift)
iOS Mobile Developer (Swift)
Principal iOS Mobile Developer (Swift)
Customer Engagement Applications Engineer - SWIFT
Product Install Engineer - SWIFT-90% Travel
Product Install Engineer (OR) - SWIFT
Product Install Engineer (OR) - SWIFT - 90% Travel
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| DI Disney | $182,475 | 2 |
| DO Doximity | $192,000 | 1 |
|
Klaviyo
|
$145,000 | 1 |
|
CoStar Group
|
$131,000 | 1 |
|
Manulife
|
$61,996 | 1 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
KLA
|
$85,608 | 8 |
| DI Disney | $166,100 | 2 |
|
Dev Technology
|
$130,000 | 2 |
QuickTeam
|
$14,560 | 1 |
Kotlin vs Swift: which pays more?
The median for Kotlin is $159,525 per year (typically $134,500–$186,688), versus $112,200 for Swift ($81,962–$146,000). That puts Kotlin about 42% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Kotlin and Swift are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.