What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Web Application Developer?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Web Application Developer jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Santa Clara, CA (29.7% above average), followed by Nome, AK and Berkeley, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Santa Clara, CA $127,792 $10,649 $2,457 $61.44 Nome, AK $122,206 $10,183 $2,350 $58.75 Berkeley, CA $120,624 $10,052 $2,319 $57.99 Sitka, AK $118,677 $9,889 $2,282 $57.06 Pennington County, SD $118,453 $9,871 $2,277 $56.95 Beverly, MA $116,268 $9,689 $2,235 $55.90 San Francisco, CA $116,066 $9,672 $2,232 $55.80 Palo Alto, CA $115,805 $9,650 $2,227 $55.68 Sunnyvale, CA $115,621 $9,635 $2,223 $55.59 Livermore, CA $115,555 $9,629 $2,222 $55.56

Web Application Developer

Web Application Developer Salary

Q: How much does a Web Application Developer make?

The average annual pay for a web application developer in the United States is $98,514 a year — that works out to approximately $47.36 an hour. The middle 80% of Web Application Developers earn between $60,000 (10th percentile) and $141,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

$22K

$96K

$153K

$98,514

/year

$47.36

/hour

Web Application Developer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$98,514

Columbus

Ohio

$95,154

Do you get a good deal as a Web Application Developer?

Take The Breakroom Quiz to find out if your job offers fair pay and conditions. The 3-minute quiz lets you compare your pay, hours, benefits, and more.

Take The Breakroom Quiz

How much does a Web Application Developer make?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average annual pay for a Web Application Developer in the United States is $98,514 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $47.36 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,894/week or $8,209/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $153,000 and as low as $22,000, the majority of Web Application Developer salaries currently range between $79,000 (25th percentile) to $119,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $141,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Web Application Developer varies greatly (by as much as 40500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Web Application Developer in your area makes on average $95,154 per year, or $3,360 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $98,514. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Web Application Developer salaries.

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

Find your next high paying job as a Web Application Developer on ZipRecruiter today.

What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Web Application Developer Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Web Application Developer job is above the national average. Topping the list is Santa Clara, CA, , with Nome, AK, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $22,110 (22.4%), and Santa Clara, CA, furthers that trend with another $29,278 (29.7%) above the $98,514 average.

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

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 10% between Santa Clara, CA, and Livermore, 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 Web Application Developer role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Santa Clara, CA	$127,792	$10,649	$2,457	$61.44
Nome, AK	$122,206	$10,183	$2,350	$58.75
Berkeley, CA	$120,624	$10,052	$2,319	$57.99
Sitka, AK	$118,677	$9,889	$2,282	$57.06
Pennington County, SD	$118,453	$9,871	$2,277	$56.95
Beverly, MA	$116,268	$9,689	$2,235	$55.90
San Francisco, CA	$116,066	$9,672	$2,232	$55.80
Palo Alto, CA	$115,805	$9,650	$2,227	$55.68
Sunnyvale, CA	$115,621	$9,635	$2,223	$55.59
Livermore, CA	$115,555	$9,629	$2,222	$55.56

What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Web Application Developer Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Web Application Developer job category, we found that related job jobs have average salaries similar than Web Application Developer jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage

About Our Data

ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

Infographic detailing Web Application Developer salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $98,514 per year or $47.36 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

All Salaries Web Application Developer Salary