Senior Drupal Developer Salary in the United States

How much does a Senior Drupal Developer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Drupal Developer in the United States is $112,541 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

However, a Senior Drupal Developer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $127,053
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $103,253 to $120,137
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $94,797
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Senior Drupal Developer Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $120,137 $10,011 $2,310 $58
Average $112,541 $9,378 $2,164 $54
25th Percentile $103,253 $8,604 $1,986 $50
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Key Factors That Influence Senior Drupal Developer Salaries

A Senior Drupal Developer'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Senior Drupal Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Drupal Developer'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): $110,606
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $111,251
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,928
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $115,284
  • Expert (over 8 years): $117,942
Levels Salary
Entry Level Senior Drupal Developer$110,606
Intermediate Level Senior Drupal Developer$111,251
Senior Level Senior Drupal Developer$112,928
Specialist Level Senior Drupal Developer$115,284
Expert Level Senior Drupal Developer$117,942
$110,606 0 yr
$111,251 < 2 yrs
$112,928 2-4 yrs
$115,284 5-8 yrs
$117,942 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Senior Drupal Developers

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: $141,948
  • San Francisco: $140,552
  • Oakland: $137,435

What Skills Can Increase a Senior Drupal Developer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Collaboration (Mentioned in 2.13% Job Postings): Works cooperatively and shares ideas with coworkers and managers to achieve common goals and objectives.
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 3.59% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
  • Programming (Mentioned in 2.39% Job Postings): Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Collaboration 2.13%
Computer Science 3.59%
Programming 2.39%
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 Senior Drupal Developer's salary.
  • Entrepreneurship: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Python: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • UI: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Entrepreneurship
$120,419
7%
Python
$115,917
3%
UI
$114,792
2%
Docker
$114,792
2%
Coaching
$114,792
2%
Innovation
$114,792
2%
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Senior Drupal Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Drupal Developer'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Senior Drupal Developer

Salaries for a Senior Drupal Developer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $116,893 in 2023 to around $116,341 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Senior Drupal Developer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Senior Drupal Developer Over Time

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