Occupation Salary Profile

Web Developers

SOC Code: 15-1254

Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces. Evaluate code to ensure that it is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers and devices. Optimize website performance, scalability, and server-side code and processes. May develop website infrastructure and integrate websites with other computer applications. Excludes “Special Effects Artists and Animators” (27-1014).

National Median (BLS)
$85,360
▲ +3.33% Nominal +0.07% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$83,949
▲ +7.63% Nominal +4.36% Real
Average Base Salary
$88,910
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
1,870
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Web Developers.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $57,840
25th Percentile $69,990
National Median (50th Percentile) $85,360
75th Percentile $100,350
90th Percentile $126,680
P10: $57,840 P50 (Median): $85,360 P90: $126,680
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 503 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $83,949
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +7.63%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) ▲ +4.36%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $65,000
25th Percentile $72,000
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $83,949
75th Percentile $100,714
90th Percentile $121,000
H-1B P10: $65,000 H-1B P50: $83,949 H-1B P90: $121,000
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Web Developers roles ($83,949) is -1.7% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($85,360).