Web Developers pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,530 a year or less, while the top 10% make $123,590 or more. The middle half of web developers in Allentown earn between $61,520 and $94,830.
- $49K10th
- $62K25th
- $76KMedian
- $95K75th
- $124K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $81,320 | $6,777 | $39.10 |
| Median | $76,240 | $6,353 | $36.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,520 | $5,127 | $29.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $94,830 | $7,902 | $45.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Web Developers pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Web developers in Allentown earn 7% less than the Pennsylvania average ($87,440) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($98,770). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $92,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $81,320 | $76,240 | $48,530 | $123,590 | 90 |
| Pennsylvania | $87,440 | $86,380 | $39,780 | $134,640 | 1,670 |
| 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 Allentown
On the average salary of $81,320, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $63,542 a year, or $5,295 a month and $2,444 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $63,542 | $5,295 |
| Working in NJ | $63,048 | $5,254 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Allentown a good place for web developers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Allentown area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.0), so the average $81,320 buys what about $81,346 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Allentown ($48,990). A typical home costs $363,989, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Web Developers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 6th of 7 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($98,500).
- Philadelphia$98,500
- State College$91,560
- Harrisburg$86,150
- Lancaster$82,270
- Pittsburgh$81,370
- Allentown$81,320
- Scranton$73,870
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 Allentown: questions
How much do web developers make an hour in Allentown?
$39.10 an hour on average, and $36.66 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level web developers salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,530 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the web developers take-home pay in Allentown?
About $63,542 a year ($5,295 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $81,320. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do web developers earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% 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 Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.54, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.54).
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