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Web Development Developer Hourly Rate Distribution

Average Hourly Rate:

$61-80

Median Hourly Rate:

$61-80

How much Web Development developers charge?

Web developers take care of server-side and front-end logic. They're typically well-versed in HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and JQuery for front-end work, and generally familiar with Perl, Python, Ruby, PHP, Java, ASP, and/or ASP.net for server-side frameworks. In 2017, 72.6% of developers identified as web developers in Stack Overflow's survey. For those that freelance, the average web developer hourly rate is $61-80, but rates will vary depending on what technologies the developer is familiar with, their experience, and more.

Keep in mind that the above rates may also fluctuate depending on your hiring needs, whether you're looking for a full-time, part-time, contract, or freelance Web Development developer. The cost of hiring an on-site versus a remote developer may differ as well.

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William G. - Web Development developer in undefined
William G.
Senior Web Development developer

Creative front-end developer with a strong track record building performant React applications in enterprise financial & marketing environments. I have a strong background in UX design and have the ability to bridge the gap between design, platform, and engineering teams. I am dedicated to driving meaningful innovation in my workplace and I am passionate about making inventive contributions to the future of the web.

Matthew D. - Web Development developer in undefined
Matthew D.
Senior Web Development developer

I'm looking forward to mentoring you or helping your team with any phase of the product development cycle. I've had a varied career across nearly every role (SWE, EM, PM) in product development, from the nuts and bolts of mobile app performance to UI-focused user growth projects.

Raul R. - Web Development developer in undefined
Raul R.
Senior Web Development developer

I have over 10 years of industry experience in software engineering, with a special focus on UI/UX of web and mobile products. I'm very passionate about user experience, and making UIs pixel perfect is always my goal. I've worked along with designers, product managers, and other stakeholders to improve the quality of a product and I firmly believe that teamwork is key to a product's success. In my spare time besides personal activities, I like to create new things and explore/improve other tools/technologies I'm not familiar with. For examples go to [https://github.com/rmonzon](https://github.com/rmonzon). \-- Technologies I've worked with: JavaScript (es5/es6), ReactJS, Redux, HTML5, CSS3, SASS/LESS, RESTful APIs, AngularJS, Backbone.js, Jquery, Bootstrap, AWS S3, Firebase, Heroku, Ionic Framework, Cordova/PhoneGap, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Git, Ava, Enzyme.

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How to negotiate web development developer hourly rates?

Whether you already have a development team or want to build a new one, hiring a skilled freelance Web Development developer can help accelerate your projects. The key factor when considering a freelance Web Development developer is your budget – how much you have and how much you're willing to invest. The hourly rates of Web Development 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 Web Development 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 Web Development developers in South American countries like Argentina, Brazil, or Colombia, or in Asian countries like India, and the Philippines. Hiring freelance developers outside North America often allows for negotiation of lower Web Development developer hourly rates.

Another significant factor influencing the Web Development 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 Web Development 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 Web Development 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.