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How much do freelancer wordpress developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelancer wordpress developer in the United States is $84,542.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,500.00 and $99,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelancer Wordpress Developer vs Freelancer Web Designer?

AspectFreelancer Wordpress DeveloperFreelancer Web Designer
Skills & CertificationsProficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, WordPress plugins, and themesDesign principles, UI/UX, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, HTML/CSS
Work EnvironmentDevelops, customizes, and maintains WordPress sites, often coding and troubleshootingCreates visual layouts, mockups, and user interfaces for websites
Industry UsageCommonly hired for website development, plugin customization, and site optimizationHired for branding, visual design, and user experience improvements

While both roles work on websites, a Freelancer Wordpress Developer focuses on building and coding WordPress sites, whereas a Freelancer Web Designer emphasizes visual design and user experience. They often collaborate but have distinct skill sets and responsibilities.

How do Freelancer WordPress Developers typically manage client communication and project expectations?

Freelancer WordPress Developers often juggle multiple clients and projects simultaneously, making clear communication essential. They usually use project management tools or shared documents to track progress and updates, and set regular check-ins—often via email, chat, or video calls—to keep clients informed. Setting clear timelines, deliverables, and revision policies upfront helps prevent misunderstandings. Successful freelancers are proactive about providing status updates and managing scope changes, which builds trust and leads to long-term client relationships.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Freelancer WordPress Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freelancer WordPress Developer, you need solid skills in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and an in-depth understanding of the WordPress platform, along with a portfolio showcasing relevant projects. Familiarity with popular WordPress plugins, page builders, version control systems like Git, and sometimes certifications in web development or WordPress are highly valuable. Strong communication, time management, and self-motivation help you manage client relationships and meet project deadlines effectively. These combined abilities ensure you can deliver high-quality, tailored solutions while running a successful freelance business.

What does a Freelancer WordPress Developer do?

A Freelancer WordPress Developer is a self-employed professional who specializes in designing, developing, and maintaining websites using the WordPress platform. They work with clients to create custom themes, plugins, and website functionalities tailored to specific needs. Their responsibilities often include site optimization, troubleshooting issues, implementing security measures, and ensuring websites are responsive and user-friendly. Freelance WordPress developers may also provide ongoing support and updates as needed.
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Infographic showing various Freelancer Wordpress Developer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, and 3% Part Time. Highlights an 88% Physical, 8% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,542 per year, or $40.6 per hour.
Digital Account Manager

Digital Account Manager

Wilmington Design Company

Wilmington, NC • On-site

Contractor

Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Do you have a knack for digital marketing? We're looking for an energetic Digital Account Manager to amp up our diverse campaigns, focusing on driving traffic and fine-tuning conversions.

The ideal candidate is someone with 1 - 2 years of digital marketing experience who has worked in an agency environment and has been focusing on ongoing digital marketing campaigns, traffic acquisition, and conversion optimization. In this role, you’ll be the main point of contact for our clients, steering the ship on strategies, planning, and implementing marketing moves that hit the clients’ goals.

If you’re eager to dive in and make an impact with our growing team, let’s connect! We’re excited to see the enthusiasm and fresh ideas you’ll bring to the party.

Requirements

  • Experience and a deep understanding of the Meta Platform, both paid and organic.
  • Experience with Google Analytics and Looker Studio.
  • Experience using email marketing platforms (MailChimp, Constant Contact, Campaign Monitor, etc.).
  • Experience using WordPress.
  • Experience and understanding of SEO/SEM best practices and content marketing.
  • Experience using project management tools is a plus.
  • Experience with Google Ads and the various advertising methods within is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Comfortable and confident working and communicating directly with clients.
  • Strategize, execute, and manage a variety of client ad accounts using best practices.
  • Demonstrate a deep understanding of various campaign objectives, targeting techniques, audience types, and ad creatives.
  • Prepare detailed reports and present results to clients and the digital marketing team.
  • Develop marketing strategies and marketing plans to support and achieve the client’s business objectives.
  • Continuously measure and optimize campaign performance while also establishing benchmarks and recommending future A/B tests.
  • Create great visuals, copy, and ads in various channels to help drive user actions to support client goals.

The qualities we like:

  • A passion for the digital marketing business.
  • The ability to communicate, communicate, and... Over-communicate both internally and externally.
  • Thirst for client success.
  • Self-motivation with the ability to juggle multiple projects while managing priorities.
  • Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in digital marketing.
  • Interest in professional and personal growth.
  • We don't expect you to match every criterion, but you should have solid experience and a firm technical background. You should also be self-driven to dive deeper into the evolving digital technologies, solutions, and platforms.

Where you will work:

Wilmington North Carolina
This is a ful-time "in-house" position to join our team in Wilmington, NC (We are not looking for freelancers or independent contractors,s please.)

Benefits

    • 401K match available
    • Continuing education reimbursements.
    • Generous vacation and PTO time.
    • Work with a talented team.
    • Work with the latest software, top-of-the-line tools, and equipment.
    • Laidback, fun, professional vibe.
    • We were just named one of North Carolina's top Employers.

About WDC:
We are a well-established, award-winning Design, Web Development, and Growth Marketing firm located in beautiful Wilmington, North Carolina. We offer a full range of creative service, including graphic design, custom web development & programming, and, growth marketing services. We work with a variety of awesome clients from industries such as medical, banking, retail, real estate, home building, restaurant, financial, home furnishings, government, legal and more.

We have a laid-back, fun, and professional vibe, and we have been named one of North Carolina's top Employers.We provide our team with top-of-the-line hardware, tools, and resources. Our culture places value on learning and personal growth. In an ever-evolving industry, we favor experimentation over perfection but know when it’s important to get it right. We have a small collaborative team. We are looking for motivated individuals who can work independently and collaboratively – who take “ownership” of their projects – and can become key contributors.