How much does a web developer make in Madison?
$83,500a year
Median yearly pay for web developers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $40.14 an hour or $6,958 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.14
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 163
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,480Median: $83,500Highest 10%: $128,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,480 | $24.75 | |
| 25th | $65,900 | $31.68 | |
| Median | $83,500 | $40.14 | |
| 75th | $104,900 | $50.42 | |
| 90th | $128,700 | $61.86 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for web developers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $106,900 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $76,650 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Database Architect | $155,200 |
| Computer Network Architect | $135,500 |
| Actuary | $135,300 |
| Software Developer | $130,600 |
| Statistician | $107,900 |
| Database Administrator | $105,700 |
| Information Security Analyst | $104,100 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $100,600 |
| Computer Occupation | $97,950 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $97,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a web developer make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $40.14 ($83,500 a year).
Do web developers make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $83,500 against $92,650 nationally, 10% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $90,630, so Madison pays 8% less.
Where does Madison rank for web developer pay?
65 of 163 metro areas with data.
How much does a web developer make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.