Junior front end developer salary in United States

The average salary for a Junior Front End Developer is $66,156 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 38 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 25, 2026.

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Junior Front End Developer salaries typically range between a low of $45,976 and a high of $95,194 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Junior Front End Developer include Austin, TX at $87,723 per year, New York, NY at $87,180 per year, and Jersey City, NJ at $79,141 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Junior Front End Developer include MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc ($144,444 per year) and Reinventing Geospatial (RGi) ($140,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Junior Front End Developer salary compares to related positions:

• Front End Developer: Average $127,518 per year
• Lead Front End Developer: Average $170,178 per year