Front end web development is an excellent career path for people who are interested in remote work full time. If you are already a front end developer who is interested in seeing what remote salaries look like or you are someone who is interested in remote work, this guide will give you a good sense of the salary spectrum for front end developers and engineers.
As a front end developer, you'll spend most of your time building interfaces for websites and web applications.
Front end development is a discipline that is focused on building the elements of a website that users see and interact with. As a front end developer, you will spend most of your time creating and implementing the visual and interactive elements of a website. This involves using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to build the layout, design, and functionality of a website. Front end developers and engineers work closely with designers and back-end developers to ensure that the website is not only aesthetically pleasing but also user-friendly and functional across different devices and platforms.
Front end development has a relatively low barrier of entry, especially considering how much you can make as a front end developer. You can learn the basics of front end development if you have an internet connection and a browser on your computer and no college degree is required. There are many low cost online courses and tutorials you can follow.
Front end development also lends itself well to remote work, either as a freelancer, contractor or full time employee. Because of this, job opportunities abound!
According to data from the 105 jobs posted on our front end job board since November 2022, the average salary for a remote front end developer is $114,276 a year. Base salaries start at $25,000, but you can make as much as $250,000 a year, depending on experience, expertise, and region.
Let's look at how experience, location and technology / skills can impact your salary as a remote front end developer.
Remote front end developers working from Africa make on average $37,000 per year. Base salaries start around $25,000 and can go as high as $48,999.
This is based on salary information from 2 positions posted here on Front End Remote Jobs.
Remote front end developers working from Anywhere make on average $91,500 per year. Base salaries start around $25,000 and can go as high as $180,000.
This is based on salary information from 7 positions posted here on Front End Remote Jobs.
Remote front end developers working from Asia make on average $55,667 per year. Base salaries start around $25,000 and can go as high as $85,000.
This is based on salary information from 3 positions posted here on Front End Remote Jobs.
Remote front end developers working from Australia make on average $37,000 per year. Base salaries start around $25,000 and can go as high as $48,999.
This is based on salary information from 1 positions posted here on Front End Remote Jobs.
Remote front end developers working from EMEA make on average per year. Base salaries start around $∞ and can go as high as -$∞.
This is based on salary information from 1 positions posted here on Front End Remote Jobs.
Remote front end developers working from Europe make on average $72,900 per year. Base salaries start around $25,000 and can go as high as $120,000.
This is based on salary information from 8 positions posted here on Front End Remote Jobs.
Remote front end developers working from Latin America make on average $55,000 per year. Base salaries start around $40,000 and can go as high as $70,000.
This is based on salary information from 1 positions posted here on Front End Remote Jobs.
Remote front end developers working from North America make on average $127,596 per year. Base salaries start around $25,000 and can go as high as $250,000.
This is based on salary information from 13 positions posted here on Front End Remote Jobs.
Remote front end developers working from South America make on average $53,000 per year. Base salaries start around $25,000 and can go as high as $85,000.
This is based on salary information from 4 positions posted here on Front End Remote Jobs.
Remote front end developers working from USA make on average $132,916 per year. Base salaries start around $45,000 and can go as high as $250,000.
This is based on salary information from 23 positions posted here on Front End Remote Jobs.
Remote front end developers working from Worldwide make on average $37,000 per year. Base salaries start around $25,000 and can go as high as $48,999.
This is based on salary information from 1 positions posted here on Front End Remote Jobs.
Junior remote front end developers make on average $81,812 per year. Base salaries start around $25,000 and can go as high as $250,000.
This is based on salary information from 8 positions posted here on Front End Remote Jobs.
Mid-level remote front end developers make on average $112,739 per year. Base salaries start around $25,000 and can go as high as $250,000.
This is based on salary information from 24 positions posted here on Front End Remote Jobs.
Senior remote front end developers make on average $141,347 per year. Base salaries start around $50,000 and can go as high as $250,000.
This is based on salary information from 22 positions posted here on Front End Remote Jobs.
Staff remote front end developers make on average $162,659 per year. Base salaries start around $140,317 and can go as high as $220,000.
This is based on salary information from 2 positions posted here on Front End Remote Jobs.
One excellent way to increase your salary as a remote front end developer is by learning and specializing in new technology. According to jobs posted here, the top 5 highest paying technologies are:
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According to 5 jobs posted here on Front End Remote Jobs, remote Python developers make on average $153,300 per year.
On the high end, remote Python developers can make up to $250,000, with the low end coming in at $70,000.
For even more details on Python development salaries, check out our Remote Python developer salary guide and check out open remote Python developer jobs.
According to 7 jobs posted here on Front End Remote Jobs, remote UI developers make on average $147,750 per year.
On the high end, remote UI developers can make up to $240,000, with the low end coming in at $45,000.
For even more details on UI development salaries, check out our Remote UI developer salary guide and check out open remote UI developer jobs.
According to 2 jobs posted here on Front End Remote Jobs, remote Web Performance developers make on average $142,625 per year.
On the high end, remote Web Performance developers can make up to $194,500, with the low end coming in at $80,000.
For even more details on Web Performance development salaries, check out our Remote Web Performance developer salary guide and check out open remote Web Performance developer jobs.
According to 7 jobs posted here on Front End Remote Jobs, remote GraphQL developers make on average $128,500 per year.
On the high end, remote GraphQL developers can make up to $220,000, with the low end coming in at $40,000.
For even more details on GraphQL development salaries, check out our Remote GraphQL developer salary guide and check out open remote GraphQL developer jobs.
According to 2 jobs posted here on Front End Remote Jobs, remote Tailwind developers make on average $127,500 per year.
On the high end, remote Tailwind developers can make up to $180,000, with the low end coming in at $90,000.
For even more details on Tailwind development salaries, check out our Remote Tailwind developer salary guide and check out open remote Tailwind developer jobs.