Web Developers Salary
In Winston-Salem, NC, web developers earn $100,240 at the median, or about $48.19 an hour. The range runs from $57K at the entry level to $145K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 92.04), which stretches that salary to about $108,909 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,232/month, or 19.1% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $100K get you in Winston-Salem?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Winston-Salem’s Regional Price Parity (92.04). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Winston-Salem
Web developers pay in Winston-Salem tracks closely to the national median, $100K locally vs. $93K nationwide, a 8% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,232/month, 19.9% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 92.04 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 8% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for web developers in metros near Winston-Salem, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $91K | $95K |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $102K | $105K |
| Raleigh-Cary | $82K | $84K |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $97K | $99K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Winston-Salem, NC
Entry-level web developers (10th percentile) start around $57K. Mid-career wages sit at $100K. Top earners bring in $145K or more, a $87K spread from bottom to top.
Web Developers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Web Developers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $130K | +41% | 4,430 |
| Virginia | $128K | +39% | 4,590 |
| California | $120K | +29% | 7,320 |
| District of Columbia | $115K | +24% | 430 |
| Maryland | $113K | +22% | 1,960 |
| Missouri | $104K | +12% | 1,160 |
| Minnesota | $101K | +9% | 1,200 |
| Utah | $100K | +8% | 1,280 |
| New York | $99K | +6% | 3,990 |
| Michigan | $98K | +6% | 1,580 |
| Massachusetts | $98K | +6% | 1,940 |
| Rhode Island | $98K | +6% | N/A |
| North Carolina | $97K | +4% | 2,030 |
| New Jersey | $95K | +3% | 2,250 |
| Wisconsin | $91K | -2% | 1,180 |
| Georgia | $90K | -2% | 1,500 |
| Pennsylvania | $86K | -7% | 1,670 |
| Colorado | $86K | -7% | 1,680 |
| Connecticut | $86K | -7% | 750 |
| Texas | $86K | -7% | 4,910 |
| Louisiana | $85K | -8% | 490 |
| Illinois | $85K | -8% | 4,310 |
| Vermont | $85K | -9% | 70 |
| Nevada | $83K | -10% | 340 |
| Kentucky | $83K | -11% | 270 |
| Indiana | $81K | -13% | 860 |
| Nebraska | $80K | -13% | 230 |
| Idaho | $79K | -14% | 220 |
| Oklahoma | $79K | -15% | 410 |
| New Hampshire | $78K | -16% | 470 |
| West Virginia | $78K | -16% | 400 |
| South Carolina | $78K | -16% | 710 |
| Arizona | $76K | -18% | 1,010 |
| Delaware | $76K | -18% | N/A |
| Tennessee | $75K | -19% | 1,620 |
| Kansas | $74K | -21% | 500 |
| North Dakota | $72K | -22% | N/A |
| Wyoming | $68K | -26% | 50 |
| New Mexico | $68K | -26% | 130 |
| Oregon | $64K | -30% | 1,140 |
| Iowa | $64K | -31% | 420 |
| Montana | $62K | -33% | 550 |
| South Dakota | $51K | -45% | 390 |
| Arkansas | $51K | -45% | 400 |
Showing 1–10 of 44 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a web developer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Winston-Salem?
Yes — at the median salary of $100K, rent takes 19.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,232/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for web developers in Winston-Salem?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new web developers typically earn — is $57K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,445/month. At HUD’s $1,232/month FMR, rent would take 36% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is web developer a high-paying job in Winston-Salem?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $100K locally vs. $93K nationally, a 8% difference.
How does Winston-Salem compare to the national average for web developers?
Winston-Salem pays $100K median vs. the U.S. average of $93K — that’s +8%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 92.04), the purchasing-power equivalent is $109K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do web developers make in Winston-Salem, NC?
The median is $100,240 a year, that works out to about $48 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $57,410, and experienced web developers can clear $144,830. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $100K enough to live in Winston-Salem?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,200/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,232/month, which eats 19.9% 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 Winston-Salem?
Winston-Salem has a Regional Price Parity of 92.04 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median web developers salary is worth about $108,909 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.