Front End UI Developer Salary in the United States

How much does a Front End UI Developer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Front End UI Developer in the United States is $105,810 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

However, a Front End UI Developer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $122,089
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $97,354 to $114,331
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $89,656
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Front End UI Developer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $114,331 $9,528 $2,199 $55
Average $105,810 $8,818 $2,035 $51
25th Percentile $97,354 $8,113 $1,872 $47
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Key Factors That Influence Front End UI Developer Salaries

A Front End UI 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 Front End UI Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Front End UI 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): $102,874
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $103,461
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $104,635
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $106,397
  • Expert (over 8 years): $109,817
Levels Salary
Entry Level Front End UI Developer$102,874
Intermediate Level Front End UI Developer$103,461
Senior Level Front End UI Developer$104,635
Specialist Level Front End UI Developer$106,397
Expert Level Front End UI Developer$109,817
$102,874 0 yr
$103,461 < 2 yrs
$104,635 2-4 yrs
$106,397 5-8 yrs
$109,817 > 8 yrs
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How Do Front End UI 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 Front End UI Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $117,153.
  • California: $116,708.
  • Massachusetts: $115,153.

Top Paying Cities for Front End UI 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: $133,458
  • San Francisco: $132,146
  • Oakland: $129,215

What Skills Can Increase a Front End UI Developer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 2.22% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • API (Mentioned in 3.65% Job Postings): An application programming interface is a way for two or more computer programs to communicate with each other. It is a type of software interface, offering a service to other pieces of software.
  • User Interface (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): The user interface (UI) is the point of human-computer interaction and communication in a device. This can include display screens, keyboards, a mouse and the appearance of a desktop.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 2.22%
API 3.65%
User Interface 2.08%
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 Front End UI Developer's salary.
  • Hard Working: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Hard Working
 $108,984
3%
Leadership
 $107,926
2%
Innovation
 $107,926
2%
Insight
 $107,926
2%
Creativity
 $107,926
2%
AWS
 $106,868
1%
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How Education impacts a Front End UI Developer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Front End UI Developers 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 Front End UI Developer with a Associate's Degree is between $107,926 and $112,219).

Front End UI Developer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Front End UI Developer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 6.3%
High School 6.3%
Associates 4.2%
Bachelors 58.3%
Masters 27.1%
Doctorate 4.2%
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Front End UI Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Front End UI 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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$97,354
Average $105,810/year
$114,331
$8,113
Average $8,818/month
$9,528
$1,872
Average $2,035/week
$2,199
$47
Average $51/hour
$55
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $114,331 $9,528 $2,199 $55
Average $105,810 $8,818 $2,035 $51
25th Percentile $97,354 $8,113 $1,872 $47

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Salary Trends for Front End UI Developer

Salaries for a Front End UI Developer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $114,504 in 2023 to around $114,295 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Front End UI Developer salary trends, .

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