Web Developers pay range in Asheville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $120,300 or more. The middle half of web developers in Asheville earn between $60,870 and $101,790.
- $53K10th
- $61K25th
- $80KMedian
- $102K75th
- $120K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $82,850 | $6,904 | $39.83 |
| Median | $79,530 | $6,628 | $38.24 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,870 | $5,072 | $29.26 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $101,790 | $8,482 | $48.94 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Web Developers pay in Asheville vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Web developers in Asheville earn 16% less than the North Carolina average ($98,380) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($98,770). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $92,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $82,850 | $79,530 | $53,190 | $120,300 | 60 |
| North Carolina | $98,380 | $96,610 | $54,450 | $140,550 | 2,030 |
| 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 Asheville
On the average salary of $82,850, a single filer in Asheville takes home about $64,318 a year, or $5,360 a month and $2,474 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Asheville a good place for web developers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Asheville area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.5), so the average $82,850 buys what about $85,850 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Asheville ($46,870). A typical home costs $428,742, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Web Developers salary in other North Carolina cities
Asheville ranks 7th of 7 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Charlotte pays the most ($107,420).
- Charlotte$107,420
- Winston-Salem$104,110
- Durham$96,930
- Wilmington$92,620
- Raleigh$92,200
- Greensboro$91,320
- Asheville$82,850
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 Asheville: questions
How much do web developers make an hour in Asheville?
$39.83 an hour on average, and $38.24 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level web developers salary in Asheville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,870, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the web developers take-home pay in Asheville?
About $64,318 a year ($5,360 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $82,850.
Do web developers earn more in Asheville than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Asheville, NC (11700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.7%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.68, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.68).
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