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Front end developer salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Front End Developer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$124,422
Average $124,422
Low $72,357
High $213,949

The average salary for a front end developer is $124,422 per year in the United States and $5,000 cash bonus per year.3.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 11, 2026).

Front End Developer job openings in United States

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Frontend Developer Intern
Sikka Software2.2out of 5 stars.
San Jose, CA
From $25 an hour
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Front End Developer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
ExxonMobil
 
$284,960per year
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DTS
 
$273,000per year
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Bloomberg
 
$273,000per year
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Strategic Data Systems
 
$269,376per year
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SSATI
 
$267,500per year
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BMO Financial Group
 
$260,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Front End Developers near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $176,474 per year
  2. San Jose, CA
    $171,478 per year
  3. Seattle, WA
    $159,557 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $146,715 per year
  5. Dallas, TX
    $143,046 per year

Where can a Front End Developer earn more?

Compare salaries for Front End Developers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Front End Developer get paid in United States?

Junior Front End Developer

Job openings
Average $65,623 per year

Lead Front End Developer

Job openings
Average $163,531 per year