How much does a web developer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $44.54 an hour or $7,721 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.54
- Average (mean)
- $98,770
- Jobs
- 70,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,100 | $23.13 | |
| 25th | $64,230 | $30.88 | |
| Median | $92,650 | $44.54 | |
| 75th | $126,200 | $60.69 | |
| 90th | $162,300 | $78.02 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $130,400 |
| Virginia | $128,400 |
| California | $119,600 |
| District of Columbia | $114,700 |
| Maryland | $112,700 |
| Missouri | $103,800 |
| Minnesota | $101,000 |
| Utah | $100,200 |
| New York | $98,580 |
| Massachusetts | $98,470 |
| Michigan | $98,470 |
| Rhode Island | $98,140 |
| North Carolina | $96,610 |
| New Jersey | $95,180 |
| Wisconsin | $90,630 |
| Georgia | $90,340 |
| Pennsylvania | $86,380 |
| Colorado | $85,950 |
| Connecticut | $85,930 |
| Texas | $85,800 |
| Louisiana | $85,330 |
| Illinois | $84,820 |
| Vermont | $84,550 |
| Nevada | $83,220 |
| Kentucky | $82,630 |
| Indiana | $80,870 |
| Nebraska | $80,350 |
| Idaho | $79,290 |
| Oklahoma | $78,580 |
| New Hampshire | $78,260 |
| West Virginia | $78,240 |
| South Carolina | $78,190 |
| Arizona | $76,230 |
| Delaware | $76,020 |
| Tennessee | $74,760 |
| Kansas | $73,590 |
| North Dakota | $72,190 |
| Wyoming | $68,410 |
| New Mexico | $68,120 |
| Oregon | $64,460 |
| Iowa | $64,210 |
| Montana | $62,060 |
| South Dakota | $51,100 |
| Arkansas | $50,550 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $166,700 |
| San Francisco, CA | $152,500 |
| Washington, DC | $134,400 |
| Seattle, WA | $130,400 |
| Richmond, VA | $117,100 |
| Olympia, WA | $111,600 |
| Detroit, MI | $108,600 |
| Boston, MA | $108,500 |
| Baltimore, MD | $107,600 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $107,300 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $106,900 |
| Trenton, NJ | $106,700 |
| St. Louis, MO | $106,400 |
| Vallejo, CA | $106,200 |
| New York, NY | $104,800 |
In other countries
Web Developer belongs to the international group "Web and multimedia developers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Computer Systems Analyst$105,900
- Information Security Analyst$129,200
- Computer and Information Research Scientist$140,300
- Computer Network Support Specialist$76,220
- Computer User Support Specialist$61,860
- Computer Network Architect$134,100
- Database Administrator$104,600
- Database Architect$139,500
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$99,130
- Computer Programmer$100,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a web developer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $44.54 ($92,650 a year).
How much does a web developer make a month?
About $7,721 a month before tax, based on a median of $92,650 a year.
How much does a web developer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,100 or less a year ($23.13 an hour); the top 10% make $162,300 or more.
Which state pays web developers the most?
Washington, with a median of $130,400 a year, followed by Virginia ($128,400) and California ($119,600).
Which city pays web developers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $166,700 a year.
How many web developers are there in the United States?
About 70,190 people work as web developers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.