Technology Athens, GA Pop. 127,064

Web Developer Salary in Athens, Georgia

The median web developer salary in Athens, GA is $75,079 per year, which is 7% below the national median and 3.1% below the Georgia state average.

City Median
$75,079
vs State Avg
$-2,422
vs National
$-5,651
Cost of Living
90%

Web Developer Salary in Athens by Experience

In Athens, an entry-level web developer earns around $48,360, while experienced professionals earn up to $119,040 per year. The local cost of living index is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$48,360
$-3,640 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$76,260
$-5,740 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$119,040
$-8,960 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Athens, GA

Percentile Athens
10th Percentile $45,105
25th Percentile $56,544
Median (50th) $75,079
75th Percentile $99,510
90th Percentile $126,480

Web Developer Salary in Other Georgia Cities

Atlanta, GA
$84,767
Pop. 498,715
Savannah, GA
$76,694
Pop. 147,780
Augusta, GA
$73,464
Pop. 202,081
Columbus, GA
$71,850
Pop. 206,922

How to Become a Web Developer in Athens

Education

Most web developer positions require a bachelor's degree. Athens and the surrounding Georgia area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

HTML/CSSJavaScriptReactNode.jsREST APIsResponsive Design

Job Outlook

Nationally, web developer employment is projected to grow 16% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Athens may vary based on local industry and population growth.