Web Developer Salary in the United States

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The salary of a Web Developer in the United States varies depending on several factors, including experience, location, education level, marketing trend and company sizes.

How much does a Web Developer make?

As of June 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Web Developer in the United States is $92,596. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $83,135 to $102,319, with most professionals earning between $74,521 and $111,171.

Last Updated on June 01, 2025

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Web Developer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $102,319 $8,527 $1,968 $49
Average $92,596 $7,716 $1,781 $45
25th Percentile $83,135 $6,928 $1,599 $40

How much does a Web Developer make by hour, week, month, and year?

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Last Updated on June 01, 2025

How does experience level affect a Web Developer's Salary?

An entry-level Web Developer with less than 1 year of experience earns about $89,638. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $90,007. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $94,723. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $100,491, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $100,903.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Web Developer $89,638
Intermediate Level Web Developer $90,007
Senior Level Web Developer $94,723
Specialist Level Web Developer $100,491
Expert Level Web Developer $100,903
$89,638 0 yr
$90,007 < 2 yrs
$94,723 2-4 yrs
$100,491 5-8 yrs
$100,903 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 0%
Specialist Level 6%
Expert Level 7%
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How much does salary of Web Developer vary from city to city?

Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of June 01, 2025:
  • In San Francisco, CA, the average yearly salary for a Web Developer is $115,644.
  • In New York, NY, the average annual salary is $107,310.
  • In Boston, MA, a Web Developer earns $103,273 per year.

What is the salary trend of Web Developer?

As of June 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Web Developer compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $102,541 in 2023 to approximately $101,933 in 2025. (For a detailed analysis of Web Developer salary trends, click here.)

Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.

Average Annual Salary of Web Developer Over Time

2020
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2021
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2022
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2023
$102,541
2024
$102,726
2025
$101,933
2026
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Web Developer salary by year

Year Average Annual Salary
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2023 $102,541
2024 $102,726
2025 $101,933
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Job openings of Web Developer

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Most common benefits for Web Developer

Web Developer bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 66.8%
Bonuses 4.6%
Social Security 5.4%
401k/403b 3.0%
Disability 1.4%
Healthcare 6.1%
Pension 3.8%
Time Off 8.8%
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Median % of Total
Base Salary $92,596 66.8%
Bonus $6,388 4.6%
Median % of Total
Social Security $7,542 5.4%
401K/403B $4,141 3.0%
Disability $1,972 1.4%
Healthcare $8,435 6.1%
Pension $5,324 3.8%
Time Off $12,135 8.8%
Total Compensation $138,533 100%
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What are the salaries of a Web Developer with different levels of education?

Salaries for Web Developer with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for a Web Developer with a Associate's Degree is $88,163 - $95,135. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.

Web Developer Salaries by Degree Level

Last Updated on June 01, 2025
Typical Education for Web Developer
No Diploma 1.7%
High School 9.2%
Associates 7.5%
Bachelors 62.6%
Masters 18.8%
Doctorate 0.3%
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The average salary for a Web Developer is $92,596 per year in the United States, updated at June 01, 2025.

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