Web Developer Salaries

How much does a Web Developer make?

Total pay range
$77K - $132K/yr
$101K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$64K - $108K/yrBase pay
$13K - $25K/yrAdditional pay
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Total pay trajectory

Web Developer
$77K$132K/yr
Web Developer IV
$93K$143K/yr
Web Developer Manager
$91K$156K/yr

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Top paying industries

The top 5 paying industries for a Web Developer in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $114,417, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $113,099, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $112,406, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $111,499, and Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $102,566.
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Web Developer are BlackRock, Charles Schwab, and Wedbush Securities.
Top paying companies in Aerospace & Defense for Web Developer are Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and CACI International.
Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Web Developer are Chevron, NRG Energy, and Tatneft.
Top paying companies in Telecommunications for Web Developer are AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
Top paying companies in Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology for Web Developer are Illumina, Johnson & Johnson, and GeneDx.

Financial Services

$114,417

Financial Services

Top paying companies in Financial Services for Web Developer are BlackRock, Charles Schwab, and Wedbush Securities.

Aerospace & Defense

$113,099

Financial Services

Top paying companies in Financial Services for Web Developer are BlackRock, Charles Schwab, and Wedbush Securities.

Energy, Mining & Utilities

$112,406

Financial Services

Top paying companies in Financial Services for Web Developer are BlackRock, Charles Schwab, and Wedbush Securities.

Telecommunications

$111,499

Financial Services

Top paying companies in Financial Services for Web Developer are BlackRock, Charles Schwab, and Wedbush Securities.

Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology

$102,566

Financial Services

Top paying companies in Financial Services for Web Developer are BlackRock, Charles Schwab, and Wedbush Securities.

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Date submitted
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Web Developer
7-9 years
$92K - $107K/yr
Fenton, MO
$92K - $107K/yr
Web Developer
10-14 years
$92K - $108K/yr
Reston, VA
$92K - $108K/yr
Web Developer
4-6 years
$48K - $56K/yr
Macon, GA
$48K - $56K/yr
Web Developer
15+ years
$41K/yr
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Miami, FL
$41K/yr
$41K • $0
Web Developer
1-3 years
$75K/yr
$75K • $0
Little Rock, AR
$75K/yr
$75K • $0
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Web Developer
15+ years
$115K/yr
$115K • $0
Red Lion, PA
$115K/yr
$115K • $0
Web Developer
10-14 years
$79K - $91K/yr
Cincinnati, OH
$79K - $91K/yr
Web Developer
4-6 years
$98K/yr
$98K • $0
Lawrenceville, NJ
$98K/yr
$98K • $0
Web Developer
4-6 years
$85K/yr
$85K • $0
Mendota Heights, Dakota, MN
$85K/yr
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Web Developer
1-3 years
$33K - $39K/yr
Remo, VA
$33K - $39K/yr

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Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.Show more

Web Developer salary in US
A Web Developer salary range in US can vary based on important factors such as education, skills, certifications, and years of experience. A Web Developer in US can expect to see an entry level salary range of $50,602 to $128,377 per year, based on 27,322 salary contributions. At the highest seniority level, an experienced Web Developer in US can make a salary range of $107,889 to $172,601 with at least 8 years of experience, based on 33 salary contributions. The top 3 companies in US where a Web Developer gets the highest compensation are Freedom Consulting Group Inc., Motorola Solutions, Inc. and ManTech International Corporation. Bigger companies typically pay 30.94% less than smaller companies for a Web Developer.Show more

Frequently asked questions about Web Developer salaries

The average salary for a Web Developer is $100,734 per year or $48 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $168,360 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $77,317 (25th percentile) and $132,431 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 25065 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Web Developer employees in United States as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Web Developer in United States is $132,431 per year, $11,036 per month or $64 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Web Developer in United States is $77,317 per year, $6,443 per month or $37 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Web Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $85,372 per year (estimate) and goes up to $207,790 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
Web developers earn similar compensation to computer programmers and slightly higher than animators, graphic designers, and special effects artists. Some web developers are self-employed freelancers while others work as salaried employees across all industries. Web developers who work for the publishing firms generally have the highest salaries. Freelancers’ pay varies by the number of contracts they secure and the rates they charge.
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Anonymous Glassdoor ratings reveal that 71% of web developers believe that their salary is a good one. Getting a bachelor's degree, keeping on top of new developments and technologies, and an additional pay of $17,607.52 can help a web developer's salary qualify as optimal.
The amount a web developer makes over time varies depending on experience and what type of company you work for. However, following a typical web developer career path, you can expect to make between $60,967.63 and $168,353.17, with an estimated average total pay of around $100,730.24. If you have significant experience, you can apply for senior jobs to improve your salary.
Do you want to make more money as a web developer? You can earn more with an associate's degree or bachelor's degree in computer science. Alternatively, you may want to participate in a web development boot camp to quickly boost your skills or take a management or leadership course. You should also keep learning new technologies and skills, such as .NET framework, JavaScript, Web API, and ASP.NET. Make sure that you keep up with the newest versions of programming languages, and ensure that you're proficient with tools like the jQuery Library of Functions and version control systems such as GitHub. Create a portfolio to show off your skills to employers.
Do you want a higher salary from your next web developer job or feel that you deserve a raise in your current position? In that case, it's important to learn how to negotiate a salary. If you're applying for jobs, figure out a fair salary based on what others in the field earn, and negotiate a figure equivalent of up to 10% higher. When you're looking for a raise, make a list of everything you've brought to the job, what others with your level of experience make, and the skills you've developed. If you're unsure, try asking for a 10 to 20% raise so you can compromise on lower.