Independent Web Developer Salary
$35K - $45.5K
4% of jobs
$45.5K - $56K
4% of jobs
$56K - $66.5K
11% of jobs
$71.1K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$66.5K - $77K
15% of jobs
$77K - $87.5K
16% of jobs
The median wage is $88.2K / yr.
$87.5K - $98K
13% of jobs
$98K - $108.5K
10% of jobs
$110.8K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$108.5K - $119K
10% of jobs
$119K - $129.5K
8% of jobs
$129.5K - $140K
5% of jobs
$140K - $150.5K
4% of jobs
$35K
$89.5K
$150K
$93,848
/year
$45.12
/hour
Independent Web Developer Salary Comparison by Location
Nationwide
United States
$93,848
Columbus
Ohio
$90,647
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How much does an Independent Web Developer make?
As of Jul 27, 2026, the average annual pay for an Independent Web Developer in the United States is $93,848 a year.
Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $45.12 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,804/week or $7,820/month.
While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $150,000 and as low as $35,000, the majority of Independent Web Developer salaries currently range between $72,000 (25th percentile) to $113,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $134,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Independent Web Developer varies greatly (by as much as 41500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.
An Independent Web Developer in your area makes on average $90,647 per year, or $3,201 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $93,848. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Independent Web Developer salaries.
To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Independent Web Developer jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.
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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Independent Web Developer Jobs
We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Independent Web Developer job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Sitka, AK, and Santa Clara, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Santa Clara, CA, beats the national average by $16,984 (18.1%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $22,570 (24.0%) above the $93,848 average.
With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Independent Web Developer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.
Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Nome, AK, and Patterson, OH, , 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 an Independent Web Developer role.
City | Annual Salary | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
Nome, AK | $116,418 | $55.97 |
Sitka, AK | $113,056 | $54.35 |
Santa Clara, CA | $110,832 | $53.28 |
Menlo Park, CA | $110,590 | $53.17 |
San Francisco, CA | $110,569 | $53.16 |
Sunnyvale, CA | $110,144 | $52.95 |
Buford, WY | $110,096 | $52.93 |
San Jose, CA | $109,989 | $52.88 |
Mountain View, CA | $109,888 | $52.83 |
Patterson, OH | $109,362 | $52.58 |
What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Independent Web Developer Jobs in the U.S.
Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Independent Web Developer job category, we found that related job jobs have average salaries similar than Independent Web Developer jobs.
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