Senior JavaScript Developer salary in the United States

Senior JavaScript Engineers working in the United States earn normally around 135,000 USD per year and most of the JavaScript salaries are between 92,500 USD and 175,000 USD per year.

If you earn less than 92,500 USD then it might be the time to speak with your boss to get a raise or to look for a new Senior JavaScript Developer job in the United States.

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average Senior JavaScript Developer salary in the United States
Market Percentilesalary
top 10% of market175,000 USD
top 25% of market150,000 USD
average salary132,600 USD
median salary135,000 USD
bottom 25% of market111,600 USD
bottom 10% of market92,500 USD

Average and median Senior JavaScript Engineer salary in the United States

The average salary for Senior JavaScript Developers in the United States is 132,600 USD per year, while the median salary is 135,000 USD per year - where does the difference between average and median come from?

The average salary is calculated as the sum of all salaries divided by the number of them. The median salary is the one that the typical Senior JavaScript Developer earns, which means, exactly 50% earn more than 135,000 USD and 50% earn less than this.

The difference occurs because often there are a few very high outlier salaries, which drag the average salary value up. Therefore, if you compare your salary to the market, it is better to look at the median value.

Senior JavaScript Developer compensation statistics and percentiles in the United States

The top 25% best earning Senior JavaScript Developers earn more than 150,000 USD per year and the top 10% reach over 175,000 USD, which is quite a nice compensation and something to strive for.

At the same time, 25% of the lowest earning Senior JavaScript Engineers earn less than 111,600 USD per year and 10% earn less than 92,500 USD.

JavaScript salaries in other states in the U.S.

You have to be aware that the salaries for Senior JavaScript Developers can vary a lot in different states. This page shows the salaries in the United States, but you can select a different state below:

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Where does the salary data come from?

The salary statistic data is based on over 5625 jobs with salary ranges which have been published on our job board so far. For each job posting the salary information was provided directly by the hiring company.

What is the average Senior JavaScript Engineer salary in the United States?

The average salary for Senior JavaScript Developer in the United States is 132,600 USD per year, while the median salary is 135,000 USD per year.

How much does a Senior JavaScript Developer earn in the United States?

Senior JavaScript Engineers in the United States can earn between 92,500 USD and 175,000 USD per year. You can find Senior JavaScript Developer salaries here.

What is the highest salary for a Senior JavaScript Developer in the United States?

The highest salary is 280,800 USD per year. Best paying Senior JavaScript Developer jobs in the United States can be found here.

What is the lowest salary for a Senior JavaScript Developer in the United States?

The lowest salary for a Senior JavaScript Developer in the United States is 44,000 USD, but if you don't have work experience you might also consider an unpaid internship.