Web Developers pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $96,850 or more. The middle half of web developers in Fargo earn between $60,580 and $84,340.
- $57K10th
- $61K25th
- $67KMedian
- $84K75th
- $97K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $73,930 | $6,161 | $35.54 |
| Median | $66,860 | $5,572 | $32.14 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,580 | $5,048 | $29.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $84,340 | $7,028 | $40.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Web Developers pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Web developers in Fargo earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($72,630) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($98,770). At the median the gap is -28% against the U.S. median of $92,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $73,930 | $66,860 | $57,180 | $96,850 | n/a |
| North Dakota | $72,630 | $72,190 | $51,770 | $85,590 | n/a |
| United States | $98,770 | $92,650 | $48,100 | $162,290 | 70,190 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Web Developers salary after taxes in Fargo
On the average salary of $73,930, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $60,679 a year, or $5,057 a month and $2,334 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Fargo, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $60,679 | $5,057 |
| Working in MN | $57,336 | $4,778 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for web developers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $73,930 buys what about $81,357 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Web Developers salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 1st of 2 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Fargo$73,930
- Grand Forks$73,260
Highest-paying cities for web developers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($167,300).
- San Jose, CA$167,300
- San Francisco, CA$151,450
- Washington, DC$135,690
- Seattle, WA$128,940
- Boston, MA$115,910
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Web Developers salary in Fargo: questions
How much do web developers make an hour in Fargo?
$35.54 an hour on average, and $32.14 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level web developers salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,580, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the web developers take-home pay in Fargo?
About $60,679 a year ($5,057 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $73,930.
Do web developers earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% less than the U.S. average for this job ($98,770).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1254; area Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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