JavaScript Developer salary in United States (2026)

As of October 12, 2026, the median advertised salary for JavaScript Developer jobs in United States is $167,000 a year (about $14,000 a month), based on 971 live postings with a verified salary on career.now. The typical advertised range is $140,000–$193,000; the middle half of postings pay between $106,000 and $240,000.

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Salary distribution

Median annual, dominant currency: USD

167k USD 971 listings
median 0–100k100k–150k150k–200k200k–250k250k+

Pay by seniority

Median min–max per band

Junior 79k–115k USD n=37
Mid 110k–150k USD n=220
Senior / Staff 150k–215k USD n=665

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JavaScript Developer salary in United States — FAQ

What is the average JavaScript Developer salary in United States?

The median advertised salary is $167,000 a year (971 live postings with a verified salary, October 12, 2026). Half of the postings advertise between $106,000 and $240,000.

How much does a senior JavaScript Developer earn in United States?

Senior and staff postings advertise a median range of $150,000–$215,000 a year (665 postings).

What does a junior JavaScript Developer earn in United States?

Junior postings advertise a median range of $79,000–$115,000 a year (37 postings).

Which companies are hiring JavaScript Developers in United States?

Among the most active right now: PradeepIT Consulting Services Pvt Ltd, Andurilindustries, goPro Consultancy Group ltd., Valce Talent Solutions, Synechron.

Where does this salary data come from?

From the salary ranges employers publish in their own job postings, collected daily from public career pages, ATS feeds and job boards. Only ranges we could verify are counted, converted to a yearly figure; estimates are never used. Postings are counted only while they are open.