Virginia Median
$128,380
per year
Hourly Rate
$61.72
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+39% vs US median
US median $92,650
State Rank
#2 of 44
4,590 employed here
How much does a Web Developer make in Virginia?
A Web Developer working in Virginia earns a median salary of $128,380 per year, or about $61.72 per hour. That is 39% above the national median of $92,650 for this occupation.
Within Virginia, entry-level pay starts around $76,640 while the top 10% make $178,230 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $99,990 and $161,190 a year.
Web Developer salary range in Virginia
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $76,640 | $36.85 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $99,990 | $48.07 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $128,380 | $61.72 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $161,190 | $77.50 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $178,230 | $85.69 |
|
How Virginia compares
Virginia ranks 2nd out of 44 states and territories for Web Developer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Web Developer salary in other states
Washington $130,440California $119,570District of Columbia $114,690Maryland $112,690Missouri $103,750Minnesota $101,020Utah $100,170New York $98,580Massachusetts $98,470Michigan $98,470Rhode Island $98,140North Carolina $96,610New Jersey $95,180Wisconsin $90,630Georgia $90,340Pennsylvania $86,380Colorado $85,950Connecticut $85,930Texas $85,800Louisiana $85,330Illinois $84,820Vermont $84,550Nevada $83,220Kentucky $82,630Indiana $80,870Nebraska $80,350Idaho $79,290Oklahoma $78,580New Hampshire $78,260West Virginia $78,240South Carolina $78,190Arizona $76,230Delaware $76,020Tennessee $74,760Kansas $73,590North Dakota $72,190Wyoming $68,410New Mexico $68,120Oregon $64,460Iowa $64,210Montana $62,060South Dakota $51,100Arkansas $50,550
Working as a Web Developer in Virginia
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 Virginia pay ($128,380) 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 Virginia?
The median Web Developer salary in Virginia is $128,380 per year, or about $61.72 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $76,640 at the entry level to $178,230 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Virginia pay compare to the national average?
Virginia pays Web Developers about 39% more than the national median of $92,650. Virginia ranks 2nd out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Virginia a good state for Web Developers?
Yes on pay — Virginia pays above the national median for this occupation, at $128,380 a year. About 4,590 Web Developers are employed in Virginia. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Virginia?
The highest-paying occupations in Virginia include Anesthesiologist ($488,310), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($478,710), Cardiologist ($461,450), 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.