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Web Developer Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$114,690/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$55.14/hr
▲ 24% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
430
public U.S. Median
$92,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$104,358 #6 of 44

Web Developer pay in District of Columbia, explained

Web developers in District of Columbia earn a median of $114,690 per year ($55.14 per hour), which is 24% above the national median of $92,650. Entry-level workers earn around $76,160, while the most experienced web developers reach about $172,520. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $114,690 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $114,690 is worth about $104,358 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #6 for real pay (vs #4 on the sticker number).

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Web Developer pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$76,160
$36.62/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$114,690
$55.14/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$172,520
$82.94/hr

Web Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $114,690 $104,358
Virginia $128,380 $126,978 −$13,690
Maryland $112,690 $107,366 +$2,000

Web Developer in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do web developers make in District of Columbia?

Web developers in District of Columbia earn a median of $114,690 per year ($55.14 per hour), compared with $92,650 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay web developers well?

At $114,690, District of Columbia pays 24% above the national median for web developers. An estimated 430 work in the state.

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