How Much Does a Front End Web Developer Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$92,650
Front end web developers in the U.S. earn a median of $92,650 a year, or $44.54 an hour. Half of front end web developers earn more than $92,650 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $162,290.
Pay percentiles for front end web developers
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23.12 | $48,100 |
| 25th | $30.88 | $64,230 |
| 50th (median) | $44.54 | $92,650 |
| 75th | $60.69 | $126,230 |
| 90th | $78.03 | $162,290 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Web Developers (SOC 15-1254). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for front end web developers
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $130,440 | $62.71 | +41% |
| Virginia | $128,380 | $61.72 | +39% |
| California | $119,570 | $57.48 | +29% |
| District of Columbia | $114,690 | $55.14 | +24% |
| Maryland | $112,690 | $54.18 | +22% |
| Missouri | $103,750 | $49.88 | +12% |
| Minnesota | $101,020 | $48.57 | +9% |
| Utah | $100,170 | $48.16 | +8% |
| New York | $98,580 | $47.39 | +6% |
| Massachusetts | $98,470 | $47.34 | +6% |
| United States | $92,650 | $44.54 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many front end web developers are there?
BLS counts about 70,190 front end web developers employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Web Developers”. The most jobs are in California (7,320), Texas (4,910) and Virginia (4,590).
The mean (average) annual wage is $98,770, higher than the median of $92,650.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $7,721
- Biweekly
- $3,563
- Weekly
- $1,782
- Daily (8 hours)
- $356
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do front end web developers make an hour?
The median hourly wage for front end web developers is $44.54. The middle 50% earn between $30.88 and $60.69 an hour.
Which state pays front end web developers the most?
Washington has the highest median wage for front end web developers at $130,440, +41% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for front end web developers?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of front end web developers earn less than $48,100 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.