Web Developer salary in Portland, OR
Median pay, Portland (OR) metro
$73,920/year
about $35.54 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $56,150 – $119,490
Half of web developers in the Portland (OR) metro area earn more than $73,920 a year and half earn less. That's 20% lower than the national median of $92,650, and ranks #29 of the 29 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $50,690 | $24.37 |
| 25th | $56,150 | $27.00 |
| Median (50th) | $73,920 | $35.54 |
| 75th | $119,490 | $57.45 |
| 90th (top earners) | $137,740 | $66.22 |
*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 Portland (OR) metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $56,150 ($27.00/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $56,150 to $119,490 ($27.00 to $57.45/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $119,490 ($57.45/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, Portland (OR) metro. Occupation: Web Developers (SOC 15-1254). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.