Web Developer salary in St. Louis, MO
Median pay, St. Louis metro
$106,360/year
about $51.13 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $82,430 – $125,470
Half of web developers in the St. Louis metro area earn more than $106,360 a year and half earn less. That's 15% higher than the national median of $92,650, and ranks #10 of the 29 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $68,940 | $33.14 |
| 25th | $82,430 | $39.63 |
| Median (50th) | $106,360 | $51.13 |
| 75th | $125,470 | $60.32 |
| 90th (top earners) | $129,080 | $62.06 |
*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 St. Louis metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $82,430 ($39.63/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $82,430 to $125,470 ($39.63 to $60.32/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $125,470 ($60.32/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, St. Louis metro. Occupation: Web Developers (SOC 15-1254). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.