Web Developer salary in Dallas, TX
Median pay, Dallas-Fort Worth metro
$96,740/year
about $46.51 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $70,980 – $126,900
Half of web developers in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area earn more than $96,740 a year and half earn less. That's 4% higher than the national median of $92,650, and ranks #16 of the 29 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $54,510 | $26.21 |
| 25th | $70,980 | $34.13 |
| Median (50th) | $96,740 | $46.51 |
| 75th | $126,900 | $61.01 |
| 90th (top earners) | $165,430 | $79.53 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a web developer job in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $70,980 ($34.13/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $70,980 to $126,900 ($34.13 to $61.01/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $126,900 ($61.01/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Freelance and agency roles often pay per project, so convert any offer to an hourly or yearly figure before comparing.
- Front-end, back-end and full-stack roles can be paid quite differently. Check which one the duties really describe.
- A portfolio of live sites often matters more than a degree, and can justify a higher ask.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Dallas-Fort Worth metro. Occupation: Web Developers (SOC 15-1254). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.