eGigHow to hire an Android developer
You need someone to build and ship high-quality Android apps. Here is what to pay, what to look for, and the fastest way to find good candidates.
What to pay
Offering at or above the middle of the range brings more and better applicants. Pay by city
What to look for
- Kotlin and Android SDK
- MVVM and Jetpack libraries
- REST APIs and local storage
- Git
- Apps live on the Play Store
Signs of a strong candidate
- Kotlin and Jetpack Compose
- Apps live on the Play Store with real users
- Flutter or React Native for cross-platform work
Hire in 4 steps
- Write the job. Start from our Android developer job description and add your timings, location and benefits.
- Post it free on eGig with the salary shown. Verified employers go live at once, and matching members get it by email and WhatsApp.
- Shortlist and interview. Use a short practical task and our interview questions with answers to look for.
- Make the offer with the free offer letter generator, then an appointment letter on joining.
Questions employers ask
How much should I pay an Android developer?
Typical pay is ₹20,000–₹35,000 a month for a fresher and ₹45,000–₹90,000 with 2–5 years’ experience. Big-city employers usually pay 10–15% more.
Where can I find an Android developer?
Post the job free on eGig with the salary shown; jobs with salary get more applicants. You can also search member profiles by skill and city, and invite freelancers for short projects.
What should I ask in the interview?
Ask about real situations from their past work, test the core skill with a short task, and check how they communicate. Our free interview question list for this role has answers to look for.