How Much Does a Front-End Developer Make in Seattle, WA ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Front-End Developer Salary in Seattle, WA

As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Front-End Developer in Seattle, WA is $90,129, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,733 weekly, or $7,511 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Front-End Developer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Front-End Developer in Seattle, WA vary widely, spanning from $74,250 to $115,772. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($81,817) and 75th percentile ($103,551), while top earners (90th percentile) make $115,772 per year. This $21,734 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Project Management or Digital Marketing, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Seattle Front-End Developer often earn 1.9% higher than national averages. However, Seattle currently ranks 91 statewide for Front-End Developer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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Front-End Developer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Front-End Developer Salary $74,250 Seattle, WA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Front-End Developer Salary $81,817 Seattle, WA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Front-End Developer Salary $90,129 Seattle, WA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Front-End Developer Salary $103,551 Seattle, WA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Front-End Developer Salary $115,772 Seattle, WA January 01, 2026
25% $81,817 10% $74,250 90% $115,772 75% $103,551 $90,129 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Web development is the work involved in developing a web site for the Internet (World Wide Web) or an intranet (a private network). Web development can range from developing a simple single static page of plain text to complex web-based internet applications (web apps), electronic businesses, and social network services. A more comprehensive list of tasks to which web development commonly refers, may include web engineering, web design, web content development, client liaison, client-side/server-side scripting, web server and network security configuration, and e-commerce development. Among ...

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