Technology

Web Developer

Builds and maintains websites, from simple marketing pages to complex web applications.

$50,000–$120,000 Faster than average Intermediate Remote-friendly

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Web developers build the sites and web apps people interact with directly in a browser, writing the front-end code that renders what users see and often the back-end logic that powers it. The work ranges from crafting a pixel-perfect marketing landing page to building interactive dashboards with real-time data, all while making sure pages load fast and work across every browser and screen size.

It's one of the more accessible entry points into tech, with a huge community of free resources and a relatively fast path from learning to shipping something real. Many web developers freelance or work at agencies serving many different clients, which keeps the work varied even if the underlying tools stay similar project to project.

The rise of no-code and AI-assisted coding tools has automated some of the simpler site-building work, pushing developer value further toward custom functionality, performance, and integrations that off-the-shelf tools can't handle.

A day in the life

The day might start fixing a layout bug reported by a client on their site. Mid-morning often includes building a new page or component based on a design file. The afternoon could involve integrating a third-party API, like a payment processor, and testing that a new feature works correctly across different browsers before pushing it live.

Pros

  • Accessible entry point into tech
  • High remote and freelance flexibility
  • Visible, shippable work
  • Strong community and learning resources

Cons

  • Market can be competitive at entry level
  • Client work can involve scope creep
  • Requires keeping up with fast-changing frameworks
  • Pay can plateau without specialization

Required skills

HTML/CSSJavaScriptReactAPIsResponsive Design

Nice to have

PythonDatabase ManagementGit & Version Control

Associate's degree, bootcamp, or self-taught path common; bachelor's degree helpful but not required

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