Web Developer Salary in Washington, DC
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The median web developer in the Washington area earns $134,350 a year ($64.59 an hour), 45% above the U.S. median ($92,650). Half of the 3,840 web developers there earn between $106,220 and $165,690.
Median $134,350
10th: $84,58090th: $184,050
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $84,580 | $48,100 |
| 25th percentile | $106,220 | $64,230 |
| Median | $134,350 | $92,650 |
| 75th percentile | $165,690 | $126,230 |
| 90th percentile | $184,050 | $162,290 |
| Average | $135,690 | $98,770 |
| Jobs | 3,840 | 70,190 |
Washington, DC ranks 3rd 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
- San Jose, CA: $166,670
- San Francisco, CA: $152,450
- Seattle, WA: $130,440
- Richmond, VA: $117,090
- Detroit, MI: $108,550
- Boston, MA: $108,520
- Baltimore, MD: $107,590
- Los Angeles, CA: $107,290
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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.