Online Course Developer

Online Course Developer Salary

$11K

$48K

$83.5K

$54,033

/year

$25.98

/hour

Online Course Developer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$54,033

Columbus

Ohio

$52,190

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    How much does an Online Course Developer make?

    As of Jul 3, 2026, the average annual pay for an Online Course Developer in the United States is $54,033 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $25.98 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,039/week or $4,502/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $83,500 and as low as $11,000, the majority of Online Course Developer salaries currently range between $32,000 (25th percentile) to $81,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $83,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Online Course Developer varies greatly (by as much as 49000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    An Online Course Developer in your area makes on average $52,190 per year, or $1,843 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $54,033. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Online Course Developer salaries.

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

    Find your next high paying job as an Online Course Developer on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Online Course Developer Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Online Course Developer job is above the national average. Topping the list is Aberdeen, MD, , with Spearfish, SD, and Kentville, NS, close behind in the second and third positions. Kentville, NS, beats the national average by $23,615 (43.7%), and Aberdeen, MD, furthers that trend with another $27,681 (51.2%) above the $54,033 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 8% between Aberdeen, MD, and Alberton, PE, , 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 Online Course Developer role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Aberdeen, MD

    $81,714

    $39.29

    Spearfish, SD

    $78,203

    $37.60

    Kentville, NS

    $77,648

    $37.33

    Carcross, YT

    $77,109

    $37.07

    Haines Junction, YT

    $76,846

    $36.95

    North Cowichan, BC

    $76,619

    $36.84

    Duncan, BC

    $76,325

    $36.69

    Oak Bay, BC

    $76,186

    $36.63

    Victoria, BC

    $75,863

    $36.47

    Alberton, PE

    $75,155

    $36.13

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Online Course Developer Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Online Course Developer category.

    For example Satellite Communication Engineer jobs pay as much as $59,024 (109.2%) more than the average Online Course Developer salary of $54,033. If you're qualified, finding work as an Satellite Communication Engineer may help you make more money than that of the average Online Course Developer position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Satellite Communication Engineer

    $113,057

    $54.35

    Quality Assurance Internship

    $93,338

    $44.87

    Entry Level Electronics Engineer

    $88,896

    $42.74

    Engineering Student

    $62,977

    $30.28

    Mechanical Engineering Intern

    $45,516

    $21.88

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    Infographic detailing Online Course Developer salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $54,033 per year or $25.98 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.