Web Developer salary in the United States
National median pay
$92,650/year
about $44.54 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $64,230 – $126,230
National pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $48,100 | $23.13 |
| 25th | $64,230 | $30.88 |
| Median (50th) | $92,650 | $44.54 |
| 75th | $126,230 | $60.69 |
| 90th (top earners) | $162,290 | $78.02 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Pay by city
Highest median pay: San Jose ($166,670). Lowest of the cities we track: Portland ($73,920).
| Metro area | Median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $166,670 | $122,680 – $215,960 |
| San Francisco, CA | $152,450 | $115,170 – $179,950 |
| Washington, DC | $134,350 | $106,220 – $165,690 |
| Seattle, WA | $130,440 | $101,090 – $131,900 |
| Detroit, MI | $108,550 | $74,600 – $138,540 |
| Boston, MA | $108,520 | $81,740 – $146,690 |
| Baltimore, MD | $107,590 | $81,660 – $127,130 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $107,290 | $82,170 – $146,850 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $106,890 | $85,760 – $135,840 |
| St. Louis, MO | $106,360 | $82,430 – $125,470 |
| New York, NY | $104,820 | $67,080 – $137,850 |
| Charlotte, NC | $101,980 | $81,850 – $132,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $98,560 | $77,220 – $131,930 |
| San Diego, CA | $98,300 | $79,250 – $135,570 |
| Chicago, IL | $96,870 | $79,140 – $117,100 |
| Dallas, TX | $96,740 | $70,980 – $126,900 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $94,570 | $75,070 – $118,600 |
| Atlanta, GA | $93,590 | $64,650 – $120,290 |
| Denver, CO | $92,060 | $82,850 – $117,190 |
| Houston, TX | $89,040 | $61,170 – $117,700 |
| Austin, TX | $84,960 | $64,340 – $122,900 |
| Orlando, FL | $83,820 | $47,920 – $116,080 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $82,560 | $57,530 – $95,890 |
| Nashville, TN | $78,990 | $57,710 – $133,550 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $78,930 | $52,990 – $121,240 |
| Tampa, FL | $78,910 | $59,700 – $103,280 |
| San Antonio, TX | $77,730 | $57,400 – $111,590 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $76,230 | $59,170 – $99,510 |
| Portland, OR | $73,920 | $56,150 – $119,490 |
Pay depends a lot on location, so compare an on-site job with its local figures. For fully remote jobs, national pay is usually the fairest comparison.
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Is your offer fair?
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- Below market under $64,230 ($30.88/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $64,230 to $126,230 ($30.88 to $60.69/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $126,230 ($60.69/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.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025. Occupation: Web Developers (SOC 15-1254). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.