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Web Developers Salary in Washington

In Washington, web developers earn $112,010 at the median — $53.85 an hour. The range runs from $65K at the entry level to $189K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$112K
Median annual
$53.85/hr
Hourly rate
$65K
Entry level (10th %)
$189K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $112K get you in Washington?

Take-home$7,265/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,550/mo
Rent burden21.3%
COL-adjusted salary$112,010/yr
After rent$5,715/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Washington

Bar chart showing Web Developers salary percentiles in Washington: 10th percentile $64,980, 25th percentile $84,730, median $112,010, 75th percentile $158,970, 90th percentile $189,370. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$65K25th$85KMedian$112K75th$159K90th$189K
Bar chart showing Web Developers salary percentiles in Washington: 10th percentile $64,980, 25th percentile $84,730, median $112,010, 75th percentile $158,970, 90th percentile $189,370. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level web developers (10th percentile) start around $65K. Mid-career wages sit at $112K.Top earners bring in $189K or more - a $124K spread from bottom to top.

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Web Developers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
District of Columbia$121K+33%700
California$117K+29%10,820
Washington$112K+23%4,370
Maryland$112K+23%2,150
Virginia$111K+22%4,450
Massachusetts$108K+18%2,040
Illinois$103K+14%3,170
Alaska$103K+13%80
Missouri$101K+11%1,580
Minnesota$100K+10%1,470
Michigan$98K+7%2,010
Rhode Island$95K+5%N/A
North Carolina$94K+3%1,860
New Hampshire$94K+3%220
Hawaii$94K+3%360

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Frequently asked questions

How much do web developers make in Washington?

The median is $112,010 a year - that works out to about $53.85 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $64,980, and experienced web developers can clear $189,370. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $112K enough to live in Washington?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,265/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,550/month (median of metro areas), which eats 21.3% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a web developers salary go in Washington?

Washington has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median web developers salary is worth about $112,010 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do web developers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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