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Web Developer Salary in Virginia

Median Annual in Virginia
$128,380/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$61.72/hr
▲ 39% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Virginia

groups Employed in VA
4,590
public U.S. Median
$92,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$126,978 #1 of 44

Web Developer pay in Virginia, explained

Web developers in Virginia earn a median of $128,380 per year ($61.72 per hour), which is 39% above the national median of $92,650. Entry-level workers earn around $76,640, while the most experienced web developers reach about $178,230. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Virginia.

Is $128,380 good pay in Virginia?

Adjusted for Virginia's cost of living (which runs 101% of the U.S. average), that $128,380 is worth about $126,978 in national buying power — ranking Virginia #1 for real pay (vs #2 on the sticker number).

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Web Developer pay by experience in Virginia

Entry level (10th pct)
$76,640
$36.85/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$128,380
$61.72/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$178,230
$85.69/hr

Web Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VA
Virginia (here) $128,380 $126,978
District of Columbia $114,690 $104,358 +$13,690
Maryland $112,690 $107,366 +$15,690
North Carolina $96,610 $102,421 +$31,770
Kentucky $82,630 $91,649 +$45,750
West Virginia $78,240 $87,422 +$50,140
Tennessee $74,760 $81,376 +$53,620

Web Developer in Virginia: FAQ

How much do web developers make in Virginia?

Web developers in Virginia earn a median of $128,380 per year ($61.72 per hour), compared with $92,650 nationally.

Does Virginia pay web developers well?

At $128,380, Virginia pays 39% above the national median for web developers. An estimated 4,590 work in the state.

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