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JavaScript developer hourly rates - Summary
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In the United States of America, JavaScript developers earn an average hourly rate of $46/hr according to data by Glassdoor. A couple of other platforms, ZipRecruiter and Talent.com state the average rate to be higher, at $50/hr and $55/hr respectively.
The ranges for the hourly rate quoted by the three platforms also vary. On Glassdoor, the range is around $29-$75/hr. ZipRecruiter on the other hand shows a wider range of $18-$79/hr. However, the range shown on Talent.com is much more conservative, at $46-$72/hr.
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Factors that affect the JavaScript developer hourly rate
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A number of factors are taken into account when determining the hourly pay for a JavaScript developer. Some of these factors are:
Educational background
For someone who’s just starting out, the educational background would be an important factor. A developer from a well-known college or university can expect to earn a considerably high amount of money. However, this isn’t always a major factor in later years of one’s career.
Skillset
A developer’s skillset is one of the most important factors for a developer who’s been in the industry for a while. Someone who constantly upskills themselves and is capable of performing multiple tasks may be able to expect a higher hourly rate than their counterparts with limited skills.
Soft skills
Often, the firm you’re working for may require you to communicate with clients or also hold a role where you need to constantly update your colleagues about the progress of work done. As such, soft skills possessed can significantly impact the hourly rate.
Experience level
With increase in the number of years of experience, as with most jobs, the amount of money made by a JavaScript developer would also increase due to a more thorough understanding of the technology.
Location is another very important factor in this list, we’ve covered more on it in the subsequent section.
Finding affordable and high-quality JavaScript developers can be challenging, but conducting thorough research can assist you in securing the best price.
JavaScript Developer Hourly Rate By Location
We compared JavaScript developer hourly rates for quite a few locations across the globe and as expected, the trend was similar to the other technologies that we observed.
Regions with a high cost of living, such as the USA, Switzerland, Germany, had a much higher average hourly rate for JavaScript developers, going to about $56/hr in Switzerland. However, these rates fell to below $10 in regions like the Philippines, India and Pakistan.
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JavaScript Developer Hourly Rate VS Other Technologies
Our comparison of JavaScript developer hourly rates against other technologies showed that the rates weren’t too different from the frameworks and libraries based on JavaScript. As seen in the graph, there are only $1-2 differences compared to these other technologies.
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