Web Developer salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A web developer earns a median of $92,650 a year ($44.54 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $98,770. About 70,190 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $92,650
- Gross pay
- $3,563.46
- Federal income tax
- −$444.35
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$220.93
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$51.67
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,846.51
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $92,650
- Federal
- $11,553
- FICA
- $7,088
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $74,009
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Web Developers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 15-1254). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a web developer make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $44.54; the average is $47.49.
What is the salary range for a web developer?
The bottom 10% earn under $48,100 and the top 10% earn over $162,290 a year.
How much is $92,650 after taxes?
About $74,009 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $68,433 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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