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How much do remote independent contractor wordpress developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote independent contractor 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 Remote Independent Contractor Wordpress Developer vs Freelance Web Designer?

AspectRemote Independent Contractor Wordpress DeveloperFreelance Web Designer
CredentialsKnowledge of WordPress, PHP, HTML, CSSDesign skills, UI/UX, graphic design
Work EnvironmentRemote, project-basedRemote or on-site, client-specific projects
Employer UsageClients needing website development and customizationClients seeking visual website design and branding
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on WordPress development tasksFocus on visual design and layout

The main difference is that a Remote Independent Contractor Wordpress Developer specializes in building and customizing WordPress websites using coding skills, while a Freelance Web Designer focuses on visual design, layout, and user experience. Both roles are often remote and project-based, but their core skills and client needs differ.

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Infographic showing various Remote Independent Contractor Wordpress Developer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 21% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,542 per year, or $40.6 per hour.
Web Developer / Web Design - WordPress

Web Developer / Web Design - WordPress

Ebeacon

Overland Park, KS • Remote

Contractor

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Ebeacon is looking for experienced WordPress designers/developers to work with our team either as a project-based contractor or contract-to-hire, or a part-time employee. Remote work is anticipated.

Responsibilities:

Working with the client and project design team you will:

  • Establish UI/UX design deliverables through block diagrams, wireframes, moodboards, mockups and specifications. Develop style guide.
  • Plan and Develop WordPress content architecture
  • Convert approved designs to functional, responsive, web/mobile templates and pages using WordPress CMS.
  • Work strategically with the content and marketing teams to ensure effective page optimization, usability, and brand adherence.
  • Support existing WordPress sites with updates, maintenance and new features/functionality.
  • Test and troubleshoot WordPress implementations.

Requirements

Experience and Skills Required:

  • Minimum 2 years experience developing new WordPress sites. Portfolio samples required.
  • Expert in HTML and CSS
  • Proficient in one or more CSS frameworks -- Bootstrap/Foundation 6
  • Proficient with jQuery, strong Javascript skills desirable
  • Experience developing with GeneratePress Theme and Elementor, WooCommerce, GravityForms, The Events Calendar, Wordfence, Updraft Plus, SEO Framework and related plugins
  • Integration with CRM, Email Marketing and other third-party tools and platforms

Additional:

  • Solid understanding of WordPress data structures and design schema (including the template hierarchy) and ability to diagnose and troubleshoot code- and css-related issues.
  • A professional approach, including adherence to WordPress PHP Coding and CSS standards
  • Strong PHP skills
  • Custom WordPress theme and plug-in development experience a plus
  • Custom Field development and implementation using ACF or Toolset a plus

To Apply:

Please provide us a cover letter or summary of your experience, expertise, and interest in the position, and a link to your portfolio and/or code samples (or Dribble, GitHub, etc. account)

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