How much does a Web Developer make in San Francisco, CA?

Updated Dec 4, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$89K - $151K/yr
Base Pay
$84K - $141K/yr
Additional Pay
$5K - $9K/yr

$116K

/yr
$89K$151K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Web Developer is $115,678 per year in the San Francisco, CA area, with an average salary of $109,131 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 $6,548 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.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $89K-$151K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Web Developer in San Francisco, CA

$115,678 /yr
Web Developer
$187,911 /yr
Senior Web Developer
$136,071 /yr
Web Developer IV
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Job TitleSalary
Web Developer$115,678 /yr
Senior Web Developer$187,911 /yr
Web Developer IV$136,071 /yr

Related Job Titles

For Web Developer in San Francisco, CA

Some related job titles are Web Developer Entry Level Salaries with median pay of $123,020, Junior Web Developer Salaries with median pay of $101,252, .NET Developer Salaries with median pay of $142,436, Senior Web Developer Salaries with median pay of $187,911.

Top Paying Companies

For a Web Developer in San Francisco, CA

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Web Developer in San Francisco, CA. Employers include Google, Dropbox and Wells Fargo.

1
Google
Google
$221,637/yr
1K open jobs
4
Viscira
$115,501/yr
5
Gap
$115,175/yr
6
AKQA
$102,398/yr
7
Hotwire
$102,214/yr
8
$101,817/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Web Developer in San Francisco, CA

1Google$221,637
2Dropbox$220,046
3Wells Fargo$152,406
4Viscira$115,501
5Gap$115,175
6AKQA$102,398
7Hotwire$102,214
8Better World Through Travel$101,817
9SF State University$89,942
Total Pay Trajectory

For Web Developer in San Francisco, CA

$115,678 /yr
Web Developer
$187,911 /yr
Senior Web Developer
$136,071 /yr
Web Developer IV
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Web Developer?

Job TitleSalary
Web Developer$115,678 /yr
Senior Web Developer$187,911 /yr
Web Developer IV$136,071 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Web Developer at different companies in San Francisco, CA?

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Wells Fargo
3.6
Web DeveloperSee 27 salaries from this location

$152,406

 / yr
Google
4.4
Web DeveloperSee 12 salaries from this location

$221,637

 / yr
Viscira
2.9
Web DeveloperSee 9 salaries from this location

$115,501

 / yr
Yelp
3.5
Software Engineer (Web Developer)See 7 salaries from this location

$229,203

 / yr
SF State University
4.1
Web DeveloperSee 7 salaries from this location

$43

 / hr
Hotwire
3.5
Web DeveloperSee 6 salaries from this location

$102,214

 / yr
Better World Through TravelWeb DeveloperSee 6 salaries from this location

$101,817

 / yr

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Dropbox
4.5
Web DeveloperSee 5 salaries from this location

$220,046

 / yr
AKQA
4
Web DeveloperSee 5 salaries from this location

$102,398

 / yr
Gap
3.8
Web DeveloperSee 5 salaries from this location

$55

 / hr
LinkedIn
4.1
Web DeveloperSee 4 salaries from this location

$195,405

 / yr
Autopilot HQ
3.5
Web DeveloperSee 4 salaries from this location

$118,120

 / yr
Amazon
3.7
Web DeveloperSee 4 salaries from this location

$158,593

 / yr
Asana
4.1
Web DeveloperSee 4 salaries from this location

$168,560

 / yr
Freelancer
4.2
Web DeveloperSee 4 salaries from this location

$108,210

 / yr
Sephora
3.7
Web DeveloperSee 4 salaries from this location

$117,621

 / yr
ViacomCBS Streaming
3.8
Web DeveloperSee 4 salaries from this location

$121,120

 / yr
Macy's
3.4
Web DeveloperSee 3 salaries from this location

$115,279

 / yr
General Assembly
3.8
Web DeveloperSee 3 salaries from this location

$91,809

 / yr
Slide Inc
4.4
Web DeveloperSee 3 salaries from this location

$129,268

 / yr
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Web Developer in San Francisco, CA Salaries

Job TitleLocationSalary
Wells Fargo Web Developer salaries - 27 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$152,406/yr
Google Web Developer salaries - 12 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$221,637/yr
Viscira Web Developer salaries - 9 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$115,501/yr
Yelp Software Engineer (Web Developer) salaries - 7 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$229,203/yr
SF State University Web Developer salaries - 7 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$43/hr
Hotwire Web Developer salaries - 6 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$102,214/yr
Better World Through Travel Web Developer salaries - 6 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$101,817/yr
Dropbox Web Developer salaries - 5 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$220,046/yr
AKQA Web Developer salaries - 5 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$102,398/yr
Gap Web Developer salaries - 5 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$55/hr
LinkedIn Web Developer salaries - 4 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$195,405/yr
Autopilot HQ Web Developer salaries - 4 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$118,120/yr
Amazon Web Developer salaries - 4 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$158,593/yr
Asana Web Developer salaries - 4 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$168,560/yr
Freelancer Web Developer salaries - 4 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$108,210/yr
Sephora Web Developer salaries - 4 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$117,621/yr
ViacomCBS Streaming Web Developer salaries - 4 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$121,120/yr
Macy's Web Developer salaries - 3 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$115,279/yr
General Assembly Web Developer salaries - 3 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$91,809/yr
Slide Inc Web Developer salaries - 3 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$129,268/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Web Developer in San Francisco, CA

The top 5 paying industries for a Web Developer in San Francisco, CA are Information Technology with a median total pay of $220,841, Financial Services with a median total pay of $152,406, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $115,175, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $108,949, and Hotels & Travel Accommodation with a median total pay of $102,016.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$220,841

    47% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$152,406

    24% Higher than other industries

  • Retail & WholesaleRetail & Wholesale$115,175

    0% Lower than other industries

  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$108,949

    6% Lower than other industries

  • Hotels & Travel AccommodationHotels & Travel Accommodation$102,016

    13% Lower than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Web Developer are Google and Dropbox.

GoogleGoogle$221,637/yr
DropboxDropbox$220,046/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

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.

How does the Web developer salary in San Francisco, CA compare to the national average salary in US for the same job?

The average salary for a Web developer in US is $70,862 per year based on 12,039 salary contributions, which is 36.1% less than the salary for a Web developer in San Francisco, CA. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. 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.

Web Developer pay FAQ in San Francisco, CA

The average salary for a Web Developer is $115,678 per year in San Francisco, CA. Salaries estimates are based on 21564 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Web Developer employees in San Francisco, CA.

The highest salary for a Web Developer in San Francisco, CA is $150,518 per year.

The lowest salary for a Web Developer in San Francisco, CA is $89,165 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Web Developer or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Web Developer.

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 72% 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 $6,547.63 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 $70,564.08 and $190,357.50, with an estimated average total pay of around $115,678.23. 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.

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