Web Developer salary in San Antonio, TX
Median pay, San Antonio metro
$77,730/year
about $37.37 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $57,400 – $111,590
Half of web developers in the San Antonio metro area earn more than $77,730 a year and half earn less. That's 16% lower than the national median of $92,650, and ranks #27 of the 29 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $48,660 | $23.39 |
| 25th | $57,400 | $27.60 |
| Median (50th) | $77,730 | $37.37 |
| 75th | $111,590 | $53.65 |
| 90th (top earners) | $158,600 | $76.25 |
*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 San Antonio metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $57,400 ($27.60/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $57,400 to $111,590 ($27.60 to $53.65/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $111,590 ($53.65/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, San Antonio metro. Occupation: Web Developers (SOC 15-1254). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.