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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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Ryan W.
Senior JavaScript developer

Senior Software Engineer with over 8 years of hands-on experience in full-stack development. Expertise in React, JavaScript, and Node.js, with a strong focus on building scalable, accessible, and user-friendly applications. Proven ability to lead projects from concept to deployment, ensuring adherence to software engineering best practices. Skilled in front-end and back-end development, testing, and optimizing application performance. Passionate about mentoring, fostering collaboration, and delivering high-quality solutions that drive business value.

Fei Z. - JavaScript developer in undefined
Fei Z.
Senior JavaScript developer

1. Industrial experience in developing data platforms. 2. Various development experiences on front-end, back-end, DevOps, data engineering, etc. 3. Solid knowledge of Java, JavaScript, React.js, Spark, etc. 4. Academic background in algorithms, data structure, machine learning, natural language processing, etc. 5. Prudent, diligent, detail-oriented, willing to take ownership.

Matthew L. - JavaScript developer in undefined
Matthew L.
Senior JavaScript developer

I have 20+ years in the technology industry and have serviced the financial, government, insurance, healthcare, energy, startup/technology, and retail sectors ranging from data architecture, software engineering, R&D, DevOps, management, strategic consulting, patented applications, and high-value revenue-generating applications & architecture. I hold patents in secured distributed messaging architecture, contribute to numerous open-source projects, and have conducted pioneering research in resilient cloud architectures based on fault-tolerant rough-set grammars. I hold patents in secure distributed messaging architecture, contribute to numerous open-source projects, and have conducted pioneering research in resilient cloud architectures based on fault-tolerant rough-set grammars. ● High-Performance Computing (HPC) ● Microservices Architecture ● Multi-Agent Distributed Computation ● Highly scalable Service Oriented Architectures (SOA) ● Predictive Big Data Analytics ● Consensus Algorithm Design ● High-Value Research & Development ● Cloud Architecture and Implementation ● DevOps and Security Penetration Testing ● System Virtualization and Containerization ● Data Center Relocations ● Security Audits ● Server Performance Management ● Capacity and Deployment Planning ● Management ● Storage Management ● Network Infrastructure Design and Implementation

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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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