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Zuplon

WordPress Developer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

The ideal candidate will have experience in WordPress theme customization, plug-ins development ... Good in Team Collaboration * DevOps understanding

Prophecy Technologies

Senior WordPress Developer

Memphis, TN · On-site +1

$53 - $70/hr

We are seeking experienced Senior WordPress Developers to tackle the most complex technical challenges in Hilton's ADC re-platforming initiative. This senior role involves architecting and building ...

Metacake

Advanced Wordpress Developer

Franklin, TN · On-site

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 ...

Metacake

Advanced Wordpress Developer

Franklin, TN

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 ...

Teal Media

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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As of Aug 14, 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 August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $128,400 per year, or $61.7 per hour.

WordPress Developer

Zuplon

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

Other

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Role: WordPress Developer
Location: Remote - But the candidate should be in Nort East USA and should be able to work in EST hours.

Job Description:
We are looking for a skilled WordPress Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in WordPress theme customization, plug-ins development, and customization. Additionally, the candidate should possess knowledge about Gravity form and Gutenberg block customization work.

Responsibilities:

  • Customizing WordPress themes to meet client requirements
  • Should be able to work in WordPress Multisite
  • Developing custom plug-ins and integrating third-party plug-ins into WordPress
  • Creating custom forms using Gravity form
  • Customizing Gutenberg blocks to match the website design and functionality
  • Troubleshooting and resolving any issues related to WordPress customization
  • Collaborating with the team to ensure timely completion of projects
  • Keeping up to date with the latest WordPress trends and best practices
  • Communication with BA and stakeholders

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in WordPress theme customization and plug-ins development
  • Strong knowledge of PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, MySQL, Rest API
  • Good to Have - Knowledge of Frontend Technologies like Bootstrap, Anuglar, React and Backend Technologies like NodeJS, ExpressJS
  • Build tool - Grunt and Gulp
  • Knowledge about Agile Methodology - Jira, Teamwork
  • Version control system - Git, SVN
  • Experience with Gravity form, Gutenberg block customization, DIVI Themes, Elementor, Visual Composer
  • Strong understanding of WordPress Hooks
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to WordPress customization
  • Should have Server Knowledge - Apache, Nginx
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Good in Team Collaboration
  • DevOps understanding

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