Web Developer Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median web developer in the Philadelphia area earns $94,570 a year ($45.47 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($92,650) and 9% above the Pennsylvania median ($86,380). Half of the 810 web developers there earn between $75,070 and $118,600.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $59,070 | $39,780 | $48,100 |
| 25th percentile | $75,070 | $61,520 | $64,230 |
| Median | $94,570 | $86,380 | $92,650 |
| 75th percentile | $118,600 | $104,700 | $126,230 |
| 90th percentile | $143,410 | $134,640 | $162,290 |
| Average | $98,500 | $87,440 | $98,770 |
| Jobs | 810 | 1,670 | 70,190 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 20th for web developer pay among the 46 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($166,670).
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Check my payWeb developer pay in other cities
- Pittsburgh, PA: $82,560
- San Jose, CA: $166,670
- San Francisco, CA: $152,450
- Washington, DC: $134,350
- Seattle, WA: $130,440
- Richmond, VA: $117,090
- Detroit, MI: $108,550
- Boston, MA: $108,520
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- Software Developer: $133,040
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.