Website Designer Developer Salary in the United States

How much does a Website Designer Developer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Website Designer Developer in the United States is $84,230 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $99,368
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,381 to $92,154
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,234
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Website Designer Developer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $92,154 $7,679 $1,772 $44
Average $84,230 $7,019 $1,620 $40
25th Percentile $76,381 $6,365 $1,469 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Website Designer Developer Salaries

A Website Designer 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Website Designer Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Website Designer 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): $81,026
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $81,265
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $82,813
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $85,978
  • Expert (over 8 years): $87,726
Levels Salary
Entry Level Website Designer Developer$81,026
Intermediate Level Website Designer Developer$81,265
Senior Level Website Designer Developer$82,813
Specialist Level Website Designer Developer$85,978
Expert Level Website Designer Developer$87,726
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$82,813 2-4 yrs
$85,978 5-8 yrs
$87,726 > 8 yrs
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How Do Website Designer Developer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Website Designer Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $93,259.
  • California: $92,906.
  • Massachusetts: $91,667.

Top Paying Cities for Website Designer 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: $106,239
  • San Francisco: $105,195
  • Oakland: $102,862

What Skills Can Increase a Website Designer Developer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Initiative (Mentioned in 3.98% Job Postings): Taking decisive action and initiating plans independently to address problems, improve professional life, and achieve goals.
  • Purchasing (Mentioned in 2.72% Job Postings): Purchasing refers to a business or organization attempting to acquire goods or services to accomplish its goals. Although there are several organizations that attempt to set standards in the purchasing process, processes can vary greatly between organizations. Typically the word “purchasing” is not used interchangeably with the word “procurement”, since procurement typically includes expediting, supplier quality, and transportation and logistics (T&L) in addition to purchasing.
  • Illustrator (Mentioned in 1.81% Job Postings): Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics editor and design program developed and marketed by Adobe Inc. Originally designed for the Apple Macintosh, development of Adobe Illustrator began in 1985. Along with Creative Cloud, Illustrator CC was released.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Initiative 3.98%
Purchasing 2.72%
Illustrator 1.81%
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 Website Designer Developer's salary.
  • Empathy: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Product Development: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Empathy
 $93,495
11%
Product Development
 $91,811
9%
Insight
 $89,284
6%
Coaching
 $89,284
6%
Leadership
 $88,441
5%
Product Design
 $88,441
5%
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How Education impacts a Website Designer Developer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Website Designer Developers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Website Designer Developer with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $78,381 and $82,987).

Website Designer Developer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Website Designer Developer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.5%
High School 10.4%
Associates 16.8%
Bachelors 66.1%
Masters 6.2%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Website Designer Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Website Designer 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.

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$76,381
Average $84,230/year
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Average $7,019/month
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Average $1,620/week
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Average $40/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $92,154 $7,679 $1,772 $44
Average $84,230 $7,019 $1,620 $40
25th Percentile $76,381 $6,365 $1,469 $37

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Salary Trends for Website Designer Developer

Salaries for a Website Designer Developer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $102,256 in 2023 to around $101,873 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Website Designer Developer salary trends, .

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