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Senior Wordpress Theme Developer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Softthink Solutions is seeking a Senior WordPress Developer to design, develop, and implement a modern, scalable, and accessible website platform using WordPress CMS. The role involves developing ...

Wordpress "theme hackers" need not apply! If you have the skills to help elevate our team, we'd ... Computer Science, Computer Science Engineering/ Software Engineering * 1-3 years of experience ...

Wordpress "theme hackers" need not apply! If you have the skills to help elevate our team, we'd ... Computer Science, Computer Science Engineering/ Software Engineering * 1-3 years of experience ...

US Citizen Position Overview Seeking a Senior WordPress Developer to design, develop, and implement a modern, scalable, and accessible website platform using WordPress CMS. Required Qualifications ...

Senior WordPress Backend Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$115K - $135K/yr

Teal Media is looking for a Senior WordPress Backend Developer who's a thoughtful problem-solver and hands-on builder. This role is a client-facing technical lead who partners with designers ...

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How much do senior wordpress theme developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior wordpress theme developer in the United States is $61.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52.40 and $69.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Wordpress Theme Developer vs WordPress Plugin Developer?

AspectSenior WordPress Theme DeveloperWordPress Plugin Developer
Primary FocusDesigning and customizing themes for website appearanceCreating plugins to add functionality to WordPress sites
Skills RequiredPHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, UI/UX designPHP, JavaScript, API integration, security best practices
Work EnvironmentWeb development agencies, freelance, in-house teamsWeb development agencies, freelance, in-house teams
CertificationsWeb development, PHP certifications, WordPress certificationsWeb development, PHP certifications, WordPress certifications

Both roles require PHP and WordPress knowledge, but a Senior WordPress Theme Developer focuses on visual design and theme customization, while a WordPress Plugin Developer concentrates on building functional plugins. They often work together in web development projects but serve different purposes within the WordPress ecosystem.

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Infographic showing various Senior Wordpress Theme Developer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 59% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 35% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 80% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $128,400 per year, or $61.7 per hour.
Senior WordPress Developer

Senior WordPress Developer

West Advanced Technologies (WATI)

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Position : Senior WordPress Developer
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Duration: 12+ months
Skills Required:
Senior WordPress developer with the following skills:
WordPress Administration - Plugins Development and Customization - PHP - MySQL - Relational Database Design and Development (SQL, Stored Procedures, etc.) - UI/UX - Google Map API / Integration
Experience designing, developing, deploying, and supporting WordPress site updates including plugin customizations. Advanced experience with both front-end and back-end development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, PHP, and MySQL. Experience performing the following: - Customizing the JobSearch WP Job Board WordPress Plugin (https://codecanyon.net/item/jobsearch-wp-job-board-wordpress-plugin/21066856) to have additional features and functionality - Maintaining user accounts in WordPress - Developing and enhancing existing plugins - Developing dashboards and automated workflows - Making UI/UX changes within WordPress - Developing reports within WordPress
Regards,
Sangeetha
West Advanced Technologies, Inc.
Serving government agencies for 22 Years
E: sangeetha.p@wati.com, D: 279 895 6797
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