Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Frontend Developer make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$86,814 / yrTotal Pay
$80,612 / yrBase Pay
$6,202 / yrAdditional Pay

$86,814

 / yr
$56K$136K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Frontend Developer is $86,814 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $80,612 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $6,202 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Front End Engineer

$129,199 /yr
Front End Engineer
$154,109 /yr
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Related Job Titles

For Frontend Developer

Some related job titles are Front End Salaries with median pay of $45,351, Front End Developer Salaries with median pay of $83,820, Interactive Developer Salaries with median pay of $111,289, Web Developer Salaries with median pay of $82,460.

Top Paying Companies

For a Frontend Developer in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Frontend Developer in United States. Employers include Meta, Google and Apple.

1
Meta
$192,296/yr
3
Apple
$175,397/yr
5
Cleverbridge GmbH
$155,277/yr
6
Shopify
$146,092/yr
8
IBM
$123,499/yr
10
Pro-Tek Consulting
$108,536/yr

Top Paying Industries

For a Frontend Developer in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Frontend Developer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $155,277, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $122,353, Real Estate with a median total pay of $104,249, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $102,333, and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $99,382.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$155,277

    14% Higher than other industries

  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$122,353

    9% Lower than other industries

  • Real EstateReal Estate$104,249

    28% Lower than other industries

  • Management & ConsultingManagement & Consulting$102,333

    30% Lower than other industries

  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$99,382

    34% Lower than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Frontend Developer are Meta, Google, and Apple.

MetaMeta$192,296/yr
GoogleGoogle$185,316/yr
AppleApple$175,397/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?

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.

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Frontend Developer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$3,000

/mo

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Frontend Developer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$70,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Frontend Developer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$75,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
UI Developer

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$70

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Front End Developer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$203,000

/yr

$143K | $60K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Front End Developer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$90,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Jr. Frontend Developer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$65,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Front End Developer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$30

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Frontend Developer pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Frontend Developer is $80,612 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Frontend Developer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1505 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Frontend Developer employees.

The highest salary for a Frontend Developer in United States is $124,778 per year.

The lowest salary for a Frontend Developer in United States is $52,079 per year.

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