Web Developer salary in Houston, TX
Median pay, Houston metro
$89,040/year
about $42.81 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $61,170 – $117,700
Half of web developers in the Houston metro area earn more than $89,040 a year and half earn less. That's 4% lower than the national median of $92,650, and ranks #20 of the 29 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $52,000 | $25.00 |
| 25th | $61,170 | $29.41 |
| Median (50th) | $89,040 | $42.81 |
| 75th | $117,700 | $56.59 |
| 90th (top earners) | $143,640 | $69.06 |
*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 Houston metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $61,170 ($29.41/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $61,170 to $117,700 ($29.41 to $56.59/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $117,700 ($56.59/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, Houston metro. Occupation: Web Developers (SOC 15-1254). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.