Salary guide
Web Developer Salary & Pay Scale (2026)
What web developers earn per year, per hour and per month, with the full percentile range, the factors that move pay and how to earn more.
The median web developer salary in the U.S. is $92,650 per year, or $44.54 per hour, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for May 2025. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $48,100, while the top 10% earned more than $162,290.
Pay data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 · Outlook: BLS 2025–35 · Checked October 15, 2026
Web Developer pay scale
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly* | What it usually reflects |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,100 | $23.13 | Typical for new workers, part-time markets and lower-paying settings |
| 25th percentile | $64,230 | $30.88 | Early career, a year or two of experience |
| Median (50th) | $92,650 | $44.54 | Mid-career: half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $126,230 | $60.69 | Experienced workers, specialists and higher-paying employers |
| 90th percentile | $162,290 | $78.02 | Top earners: senior, specialized, supervisory or high-cost areas |
*Hourly figures are annual wages divided by 2,080 hours. Percentile descriptions are general patterns, not guarantees.
Monthly and biweekly pay
| Pay period | At 25th percentile | At median | At 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per year | $64,230 | $92,650 | $126,230 |
| Per month | $5,353 | $7,721 | $10,519 |
| Every two weeks | $2,470 | $3,563 | $4,855 |
| Per week | $1,235 | $1,782 | $2,428 |
Gross pay before taxes and deductions.
What affects web developer pay
- Specialization (security and cloud skills typically pay more)
- Certifications such as CompTIA, Cisco, AWS or Google
- Portfolio quality and real project experience
- Location and remote-work eligibility
- Geography and cost of living: metropolitan areas and some states pay well above the national median
How to earn more as a web developer
- Get credentialed: Portfolio of projects, Meta Front-End Developer Professional Certificate, freeCodeCamp certifications.
- Build specialty experience: Own features and projects.
- Move up: roles such as senior or full-stack developer and tech lead, engineering manager or agency owner typically pay more.
- Negotiate: research local pay and use our salary negotiation guide.
Web Developer pay vs. related careers
Job outlook
BLS projects employment of web developers to change by +3.8% from 2025–35, about as fast as average compared with the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 5,300 openings are projected each year, on average, including openings to replace workers who retire or change occupations.
About this data
Figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey (May 2025), which covers wage and salary workers nationwide under SOC code 15-1254 (“Web developers”). Wages exclude self-employment income, overtime and most bonuses unless they are part of regular pay. We refresh these numbers when BLS releases new estimates each spring.
Web Developer salary FAQ
How much does a web developer make per hour?
The median hourly wage for web developers was $44.54 in May 2025 (BLS). Hourly pay for the lowest 10% was about $23.13 and the top 10% earned about $78.02 or more.
How much does a web developer make a month?
At the median annual wage of $92,650, that works out to about $7,721 per month before taxes, or about $3,563 every two weeks.
What is the starting salary for a web developer?
New web developers often start near the lower end of the range. The 10th percentile was $48,100 and the 25th percentile was $64,230 per year in May 2025. Starting pay depends on location, employer and credentials.
How can web developers earn more?
Common ways include earning Portfolio of projects and Meta Front-End Developer Professional Certificate, gaining specialty experience, taking shifts or roles with premium pay, and moving up the career ladder to roles such as senior or full-stack developer.
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, SOC 15-1254 (Web developers).
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS Employment Projections, Table 1.2 (2025–35).
- O*NET OnLine summary for Web developers (U.S. Department of Labor).
- BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Reviewed by the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team. Pay figures are national estimates; local pay varies. See our editorial policy.