Web Developer Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median web developer in the Richmond area earns $117,090 a year ($56.29 an hour), 26% above the U.S. median ($92,650) and 9% below the Virginia median ($128,380). Half of web developers there earn between $88,100 and $129,020.
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $69,730 | $76,640 | $48,100 |
| 25th percentile | $88,100 | $99,990 | $64,230 |
| Median | $117,090 | $128,380 | $92,650 |
| 75th percentile | $129,020 | $161,190 | $126,230 |
| 90th percentile | $153,990 | $178,230 | $162,290 |
| Average | $112,270 | $129,540 | $98,770 |
| Jobs | n/a | 4,590 | 70,190 |
Richmond, VA ranks 5th 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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- Virginia Beach, VA: $103,440
- San Jose, CA: $166,670
- San Francisco, CA: $152,450
- Washington, DC: $134,350
- Seattle, WA: $130,440
- Detroit, MI: $108,550
- Boston, MA: $108,520
- Baltimore, MD: $107,590
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- Software Developer: $132,120
- Software QA Tester: $106,300
- IT Support Specialist: $60,790
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- Network Administrator: $99,750
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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.