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Front end developer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$124,953
Average $124,953
Low $72,452
High $215,500

The average salary for a front end developer is $124,953 per year in the United States and $5,000 cash bonus per year.3.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Front End Developer job openings in United States

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Director, Experience Engineeri...
Timberland3.8out of 5 stars.
Denver, CO
$190,080 - $237,600 a year
Full-time
16 hours 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
    $177,423 per year
  2. San Jose, CA
    $171,478 per year
  3. Seattle, WA
    $158,262 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $147,927 per year
  5. Dallas, TX
    $142,893 per year

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