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JavaScript Developer Hourly Rate Distribution

Average Hourly Rate:

$61-80

Median Hourly Rate:

$61-80

How much JavaScript developers charge?

JavaScript first appeared in 1995, and is a client-side scripting language used to create interactive web and mobile applications. JavaScript remains a staple of front-end development and is the most commonly used programming language. The median annual salary of JavaScript developers in the U.S. is $98,000. The average JavaScript developer hourly rate (worldwide) is $61-80/hr. Please also refer to the hourly rates of front-end developers and other categories.

When hiring JavaScript developers, be sure to also consider the difference in hourly rates for different engagement types, such as temp, part-time, and freelance. Developers that are hired for full-time jobs may charge different rates if you want to someone who is available on-site versus fully remote.

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Alexis T. - JavaScript developer in undefined
Alexis T.
Senior JavaScript developer

I describe myself as a person who loves to learn and share expertise with others. I’m comfortable working on both sides of the web development process (Front-end and Back-end). Lately, I’ve been working with React.js projects, but I know how to work with Vue.js, and Angular. Right now, **I’m actively looking for a FrontEnd job with React.js**; if you have something like that, please reaching to me ;)

MANISH S. - JavaScript developer in undefined
MANISH S.
Senior JavaScript developer

Manish is a full stack developer and a GCP certified system architect. In past he has worked on building low latency FX Options auto trading system, analytics app/chat bot using Java, Reactjs, python and KDB+ for HSBC, financial product benchmarking and alerting application for UBS, B2C CRM product for Oracle. He is passionate about distributed system, love to take part in hackathons and play tennis.

Tim B. - JavaScript developer in undefined
Tim B.
Senior JavaScript developer

I'm an experienced software developer with a passion for creating great user experiences and making data-driven choices. I'm friendly and outgoing, so I love working as part of a team, but I'm equally happy getting stuck into a solo project. I really enjoy solving interesting problems and writing clean & maintainable code. Outside of work, I'm passionate about travel, music and video games.

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How to negotiate JavaScript developer hourly rates?

Whether you already have a development team or want to build a new one, hiring a skilled freelance JavaScript developer can help accelerate your projects. The key factor when considering a freelance JavaScript developer is your budget – how much you have and how much you're willing to invest. The hourly rates of JavaScript developers can vary based on their location and your project's scope.

Let's begin with location. Hiring remote developers offers the advantage of choosing from various geographic locations and time zones that align with your project requirements. For instance, if most of your development team is based in North America, you might want to explore freelance JavaScript developers in the United States, Canada, or Mexico for better worktime overlap. On the other hand, if you're on a tighter budget, consider working with freelance JavaScript developers in South American countries like Argentina, Brazil, or Colombia, or in Asian countries like India, the Philippines, and Malaysia. Hiring freelance developers outside North America often allows for negotiation of lower JavaScript developer hourly rates.

Another significant factor influencing the JavaScript developer hourly rate is your project's scope. Typically, more complex projects mean higher overall costs. However, if you plan to engage with your freelance developer for an extended period, you can discuss a reduced JavaScript developer hourly rate. Providing freelance developers with a consistent flow of projects incentivizes them to lower their hourly rates.

To accurately determine the total cost, have a detailed discussion about your project with your freelance developer. Ensure you convey your ideas comprehensively, which will enable your freelance developer to provide a precise JavaScript developer hourly rate estimate. While estimating development timelines can be challenging for lengthy coding projects, offering the developer as much detail as possible will help align the estimate closely with the actual cost.

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