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Hourly Wage for Web Software Developer III Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Web Software Developer III?

As of January 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Web Software Developer III in the United States is $56, which translates to an annual salary of about $116,869.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $62 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51 to $59 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46 per hour
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Web Software Developer III Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $123,110 $10,259 $2,368 $59
Average $116,869 $9,739 $2,247 $56
25th Percentile $105,715 $8,810 $2,033 $51
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Key Factors That Influence Web Software Developer III Salaries

A Web Software Developer III's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Web Software Developer III Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Web Software Developer III's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $111,875
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $112,707
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,704
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $119,198
  • Expert (over 8 years): $120,409
Levels Salary
Entry Level Web Software Developer III$111,875
Intermediate Level Web Software Developer III$112,707
Senior Level Web Software Developer III$115,704
Specialist Level Web Software Developer III$119,198
Expert Level Web Software Developer III$120,409
$111,875 0 yr
$112,707 < 2 yrs
$115,704 2-4 yrs
$119,198 5-8 yrs
$120,409 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Web Software Developer IIIs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $147,407
  • San Francisco: $145,958
  • Oakland: $142,720

What Skills Can Increase a Web Software Developer III's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 2.63% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • HTML (Mentioned in 4.85% Job Postings): A computer language that used in creating, updating and maintaining text, graphics and links in a website.
  • SQL (Mentioned in 3.23% Job Postings): Structured Query Language) is a domain-specific language used in programming and designed for managing data held in a relational database management system (RDBMS), or for stream processing in a relational data stream management system (RDSMS).
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Analysis 2.63%
HTML 4.85%
SQL 3.23%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Web Software Developer III's salary.
  • Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Partnering: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Team Management
 $126,219
8%
Partnering
 $123,881
6%
Insight
 $121,544
4%
Innovation
 $120,375
3%
Self-Directed
 $119,206
2%
Self Motivation
 $119,206
2%
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How Education impacts a Web Software Developer III's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Web Software Developer IIIs enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Web Software Developer III with a Associate's Degree is between $109,547 and $116,280).

Web Software Developer III Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Web Software Developer III
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.4%
High School 9.7%
Associates 7.6%
Bachelors 56.2%
Masters 24.9%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Web Software Developer III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Web Software Developer III's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$105,715
Average $116,869/year
$123,110
$8,810
Average $9,739/month
$10,259
$2,033
Average $2,247/week
$2,368
$51
Average $56/hour
$59
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $123,110 $10,259 $2,368 $59
Average $116,869 $9,739 $2,247 $56
25th Percentile $105,715 $8,810 $2,033 $51

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Salary Trends for Web Software Developer III

Salaries for a Web Software Developer III can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $116,160 in 2023 to around $114,639 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Web Software Developer III salary trends, .

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FAQ about Web Software Developer III

1. What are the responsibilities of Web Software Developer III?

Designs and develops web-accessible software solutions that engage users and meet business requirements. Collaborates with web administrators and designers through the full development lifecycle and contributes to the development of new features. Develops, implements, and debugs software code. Designs and develops the web infrastructure including back-end database development and the construction of SQL queries via CGI scripting. Requires knowledge of web technologies and tools such as CSS, JavaScript, HTML, PERL, PHP, Active Server Pages, SQL, and C++. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a manager. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Typically requires 4-7 years of related experience.

2. What are the skills of Web Software Developer III

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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HTML: A computer language that used in creating, updating and maintaining text, graphics and links in a website.

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SQL: Structured Query Language) is a domain-specific language used in programming and designed for managing data held in a relational database management system (RDBMS), or for stream processing in a relational data stream management system (RDSMS).

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