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Web Developer salary
Web developers build and maintain websites and web applications.
Median annual
$92,000
Median hourly
$44
Top 10% earn
$145,000+
Salary range
Bottom 10%$48,000
Median$92,000
Top 10%$145,000
Web Developer salary by experience level
How pay typically progresses from a first job to a senior role, modelled from the reported national pay distribution.
| Experience | Years | Annual | Hourly | vs median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry level | 0–2 years | $51,500 | $25 | -44% |
| Early career | 2–5 years | $74,300 | $36 | -19% |
| Mid career | 5–10 years | $101,100 | $49 | +10% |
| Senior / experienced | 10+ years | $134,700 | $65 | +46% |
- Entry level: Starting pay for newly qualified web developers, before specialisation or overtime.
- Early career: Pay rises quickly once you can work independently and take on harder assignments.
- Mid career: Most workers sit around this level, often with a specialism or a first supervisory role.
- Senior / experienced: Lead, senior or management roles, plus the highest-paying employers and locations.
Career details
Education
Associate or bachelor's degree, or a portfolio-backed bootcamp background.
Job outlook
8% growth through 2033 — faster than average.
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