Frontend Developer Pay: Median, Entry-Level & Senior Salaries
National median: $118,000/year. After federal taxes (single filer), that's $91,399/year take-home — 22.5% effective rate.
Frontend Developer Salary After Federal Tax by Experience Level
Take-home calculated for single filer, federal taxes only (no state income tax baseline).
| Level | Gross Salary | Take-Home / Year | Monthly | Eff. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level | $72,000 | $59,038 | $4,920 | 18.0% |
| 25th Percentile | $90,000 | $71,701 | $5,975 | 20.3% |
| MedianBLS Median | $118,000 | $91,399 | $7,617 | 22.5% |
| 75th Percentile | $152,000 | $114,645 | $9,554 | 24.6% |
| 90th Percentile | $195,000 | $145,207 | $12,101 | 25.5% |
| Senior Level | $170,000 | $126,948 | $10,579 | 25.3% |
Frontend Developer Take-Home Pay by State
Salary figures adjusted for state cost of living and local market rates. Single filer.
| State | Est. Salary | Take-Home / Year | Monthly | Eff. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $144,845 | $98,438 | $8,203 | 32.0% |
| Washington | $134,520 | $102,697 | $8,558 | 23.7% |
| New York | $155,465 | $108,795 | $9,066 | 30.0% |
| Texas | $127,735 | $98,060 | $8,172 | 23.2% |
| Illinois | $128,915 | $92,485 | $7,707 | 28.3% |
About This Career
Frontend developers build the user-facing layer of web applications using JavaScript frameworks like React, Vue, and Angular. The role increasingly overlaps with full-stack development as serverless architectures blur traditional boundaries between client and server code.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Frontend Developer salary in the US?+
The national median Frontend Developer salary is $118,000 per year (BLS data). The middle 50% of earners fall between $90,000 and $152,000, while the top 10% earn over $195,000.
How much does a Frontend Developer take home after taxes?+
A Frontend Developer earning the median $118,000 takes home approximately $91,399 after federal taxes (single filer, assuming no state income tax). Add state taxes to get a more precise figure for your location.
Where do Frontend Developers earn the most?+
The highest-paying states for Frontend Developers are California, Washington, New York. Top cities include San Francisco, New York City, Seattle, where salaries can exceed $152,000 for experienced professionals.