Web Developer Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Web Developers in Pennsylvania, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Pennsylvania Median
$86,380
per year
Hourly Rate
$41.53
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-7% vs US median
US median $92,650
State Rank
#17 of 44
1,670 employed here

How much does a Web Developer make in Pennsylvania?

A Web Developer working in Pennsylvania earns a median salary of $86,380 per year, or about $41.53 per hour. That is 7% below the national median of $92,650 for this occupation.

Within Pennsylvania, entry-level pay starts around $39,780 while the top 10% make $134,640 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $61,520 and $104,700 a year.

Web Developer salary range in Pennsylvania

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$39,780$19.13
25th percentile (early career)$61,520$29.58
50th percentile (median)$86,380$41.53
75th percentile (experienced)$104,700$50.34
90th percentile (top earners)$134,640$64.73

How Pennsylvania compares

Pennsylvania ranks 17th out of 44 states and territories for Web Developer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$130,440
2Virginia$128,380
3California$119,570
4District of Columbia$114,690
5Maryland$112,690

Working as a Web Developer in Pennsylvania

Nationally, about 70,000 people work as Web Developers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Pennsylvania pay ($86,380) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Web Developer make in Pennsylvania?
The median Web Developer salary in Pennsylvania is $86,380 per year, or about $41.53 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $39,780 at the entry level to $134,640 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Pennsylvania pay compare to the national average?
Pennsylvania pays Web Developers about 7% less than the national median of $92,650. Pennsylvania ranks 17th out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for Web Developers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $86,380 a year. About 1,670 Web Developers are employed in Pennsylvania. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Pennsylvania?
The highest-paying occupations in Pennsylvania include Cardiologist ($579,120), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ($553,740), Anesthesiologist ($461,390), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.