Median Salary
$92,650
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$44.54
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$162,290
entry level starts ~$48,100
Pay Grade
B+
strong pay · 70,000 employed
How much does a Web Developer make?
Web Developers in the United States bring home a median salary of $92,650 a year, or around $44.54 an hour. Pay spans a wide range: the bottom 10% earn under $48,100, while the top 10% earn $162,290.
That is $31,260 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Web Developer salary range by percentile
Half of all Web Developers earn between $64,230 and $126,230 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $48,100 | $23.13 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $64,230 | $30.88 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $92,650 | $44.54 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $126,230 | $60.69 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $162,290 | $78.02 |
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Highest-paying states for Web Developer
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Washington leads the country for Web Developer pay at $130,440 a year, followed by Virginia ($128,380) and California ($119,570). At the other end, Arkansas posts the lowest median at $50,550 — a gap of $79,890 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Web Developer salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 44 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Washington $130,440Virginia $128,380California $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
Workforce and education
About 70,000 people work as Web Developers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $98,770 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Web Developer make in the United States?
The median Web Developer salary in the United States is $92,650 per year, or about $44.54 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $48,100, while the top 10% of earners make $162,290 or more.
How does Web Developer pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of B+ (strong pay), the Web Developer median of $92,650 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Web Developers the most?
Washington is the highest-paying state for Web Developers, with a median salary of $130,440 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Web Developer?
Becoming a Web Developer typically requires about 4 years of college. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
How many Web Developers work in the United States?
About 70,000 people were employed as Web Developers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.