Web Developer Salary (2024)
Salary Range
Web Developer salaries range from $78,370 to $178,100 median across cities, depending on location, experience, and industry.
Web Developer Salary by City
| City | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | COL-Adjusted | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $97,210 | $137,590 | $178,100 | $214,220 | $261,176 | $90,960 | 4,290 |
| San Francisco, CA | $78,680 | $99,990 | $160,980 | $198,300 | $214,430 | $89,633 | 7,930 |
| Seattle, WA | $70,380 | $95,750 | $132,310 | $193,980 | $222,240 | $88,561 | 6,400 |
| New York, NY | $57,340 | $78,690 | $120,430 | $167,290 | $208,920 | $64,332 | 13,460 |
| San Diego, CA | $55,010 | $79,350 | $114,400 | $154,970 | $195,910 | $71,411 | 1,470 |
| Atlanta, GA | $65,280 | $83,700 | $109,560 | $143,580 | $177,520 | $110,444 | 2,000 |
| Boston, MA | $66,170 | $83,000 | $108,300 | $140,790 | $166,830 | $71,203 | 2,250 |
| Denver, CO | $64,910 | $84,920 | $104,810 | $139,100 | $163,240 | $92,917 | 1,720 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $55,100 | $74,430 | $102,660 | $159,920 | $197,560 | $61,843 | 8,460 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $56,310 | $73,380 | $102,630 | $127,800 | $159,710 | $101,213 | 580 |
| Portland, OR | $57,120 | $75,980 | $101,650 | $136,230 | $180,320 | $78,132 | 930 |
| Austin, TX | $52,230 | $69,190 | $96,990 | $139,290 | $170,820 | $94,165 | 1,350 |
| Charlotte, NC | $45,800 | $61,990 | $96,450 | $131,390 | $157,850 | $99,741 | 980 |
| Chicago, IL | $44,280 | $64,750 | $95,060 | $128,290 | $143,990 | $88,593 | 1,600 |
| Dallas, TX | $49,450 | $70,910 | $92,320 | $128,550 | $162,370 | $88,684 | 2,740 |
| Detroit, MI | $46,140 | $58,290 | $88,140 | $110,700 | $129,320 | $92,681 | 700 |
| Miami, FL | $49,930 | $56,160 | $85,680 | $120,240 | $141,240 | $69,602 | 1,030 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $51,610 | $63,590 | $85,580 | $119,700 | $153,880 | $72,280 | 1,480 |
| Raleigh, NC | $55,010 | $74,090 | $84,990 | $125,270 | $168,540 | $85,160 | 690 |
| Washington, DC | $41,200 | $55,960 | $83,270 | $114,990 | $154,840 | $54,496 | 2,610 |
| Houston, TX | $43,240 | $58,240 | $82,710 | $115,330 | $154,060 | $85,710 | 1,030 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $59,030 | $67,280 | $82,440 | $112,110 | $138,510 | $77,627 | 1,070 |
| Tampa, FL | $45,010 | $53,040 | $79,200 | $104,810 | $139,260 | $79,518 | 410 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $52,150 | $63,590 | $78,370 | $129,150 | $177,190 | $77,825 | 1,160 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for Web Developer is $102,793 as of 2024. The national mean (average) is $126,406. Salaries range from $78,370 to $178,100 depending on city and cost of living.
Web Developer salaries vary significantly by metro area. The highest-paying cities offer median salaries well above the national average of $102,793, though cost of living should be factored in. Check the city breakdown table above for COL-adjusted figures.
There are approximately 66,340 Web Developer positions in the US across 24 metropolitan areas tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Web Developer positions at the 90th percentile earn significantly more than the median, suggesting strong income growth potential with experience and specialization. The gap between the 10th and 90th percentile indicates the impact that skills, location, and seniority have on compensation.
Salary data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. COL adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities.