Freelance Python Developer

Freelance Python Developer Salary

$27.5K

$119K

$180K

$121,932

/year

$58.62

/hour

Freelance Python Developer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$121,932

Columbus

Ohio

$117,774

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    How much does a Freelance Python Developer make?

    As of Jun 10, 2026, the average annual pay for a Freelance Python Developer in the United States is $121,932 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $58.62 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,344/week or $10,161/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $180,000 and as low as $27,500, the majority of Freelance Python Developer salaries currently range between $100,500 (25th percentile) to $138,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $160,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Freelance Python Developer varies greatly (by as much as 38000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Freelance Python Developer in your area makes on average $117,774 per year, or $4,158 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $121,932. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Freelance Python Developer salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Freelance Python Developer jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

    Find your next high paying job as a Freelance Python Developer on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Freelance Python Developer Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Freelance Python Developer job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Cupertino, CA, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $27,367 (22.4%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $29,325 (24.1%) above the $121,932 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Freelance Python Developer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Nome, AK, and Alamo, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Freelance Python Developer role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $151,257

    $72.72

    Cupertino, CA

    $150,433

    $72.32

    Berkeley, CA

    $149,299

    $71.78

    Sitka, AK

    $146,890

    $70.62

    Wyoming, WY

    $145,420

    $69.91

    San Francisco, CA

    $143,658

    $69.07

    Santa Clara, CA

    $143,156

    $68.83

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $143,106

    $68.80

    Livermore, CA

    $143,025

    $68.76

    Alamo, CA

    $142,934

    $68.72

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Freelance Python Developer Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Freelance Python Developer category.

    For example Facebook Research Scientist jobs pay as much as $8,185 (6.7%) more than the average Freelance Python Developer salary of $121,932. If you're qualified, finding work as a Facebook Research Scientist may help you make more money than that of the average Freelance Python Developer position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Facebook Research Scientist

    $130,117

    $62.56

    Analytics Manager

    $125,326

    $60.25

    Data Analytics Team Lead

    $123,210

    $59.24

    Freelance Medical Coding

    $62,377

    $29.99

    Razorfish

    $44,089

    $21.20

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    Infographic detailing Freelance Python Developer salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $121,932 per year or $58.62 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.