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Ruby on rails developer salary

Average ruby on rails developer salary

$95,617

$45.97 hourly rate

Entry-level ruby on rails developer salary
$71,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Ruby on Rails Developer Salary

As of October 2025, the average salary for a Ruby on Rails Developer is approximately $95,617 per year. Salaries in this field can differ significantly depending on various factors, including geographic location, years of experience, and the specific industry. For instance, developers in high-demand areas or sectors may command higher pay due to the competitive landscape.

Salary by State

In the United States, salary ranges vary from state to state. For example, developers in California and New York often report some of the highest earnings, while other states may offer lower compensation. The cost of living in these areas also affects salary levels, contributing to the higher figures in metropolitan regions.

Career Opportunities

Ruby on Rails Developers can find job opportunities across various sectors, including tech startups, financial services, and healthcare. The demand for skilled developers remains strong, providing a wealth of options for those looking to advance their careers. Consider exploring positions in companies that utilize Ruby on Rails technology to enhance your job prospects.

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Barnes & Noble$125,230
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Ruby on rails developer salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, SalaryExpert and Payscale, the average salary for a ruby on rails developer typically falls between $71,530 and $128,152.
zippia
$95,617yearly
glassdoor[1]
$128,152yearly
indeed[2]
$114,328yearly
Salary.com[3]
$109,323yearly
payscale[4]
$71,530yearly
SalaryExpert[5]
$117,928yearly

Average ruby on rails developer salary by state

The average ruby on rails developer salary in Washington, California, and Oregon are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average ruby on rails developer salary states are Hawaii, South Dakota, and Indiana.

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Highest paying states for rubies on rails developer

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Washington$112,481$54.08
2Utah$103,941$49.97
3Oregon$105,112$50.53
4Massachusetts$103,931$49.97
5California$108,060$51.95
6Texas$96,300$46.30
7Nevada$97,325$46.79
8Georgia$98,747$47.47
9Connecticut$103,399$49.71
10Alabama$97,006$46.64
11New York$101,581$48.84
12Vermont$92,620$44.53
13Kansas$93,588$44.99
14Illinois$98,309$47.26
15District of Columbia$96,261$46.28
16Maryland$96,565$46.43
17Idaho$93,278$44.85
18Pennsylvania$93,122$44.77
19North Carolina$93,851$45.12
20Colorado$95,273$45.80
21Ohio$91,013$43.76
22Rhode Island$89,526$43.04
23Arizona$91,719$44.10
24Maine$92,536$44.49
25New Jersey$93,921$45.15
26Michigan$92,181$44.32
27North Dakota$89,128$42.85
28Delaware$91,120$43.81
29Alaska$94,520$45.44
30West Virginia$89,707$43.13
31Oklahoma$90,754$43.63
32Wyoming$84,881$40.81
33Montana$87,463$42.05
34Minnesota$88,830$42.71
35Virginia$86,691$41.68
36Nebraska$84,903$40.82
37Wisconsin$88,309$42.46
38Tennessee$87,296$41.97
39New Mexico$84,990$40.86
40New Hampshire$85,388$41.05
41Arkansas$82,263$39.55
42South Dakota$81,489$39.18
43Indiana$80,270$38.59
44Florida$86,329$41.50
45Hawaii$81,589$39.23
46South Carolina$84,337$40.55
47Mississippi$83,433$40.11
48Missouri$82,395$39.61
49Kentucky$79,974$38.45
50Iowa$77,950$37.48
51Louisiana$80,054$38.49

Highest paying cities for rubies on rails developer

The highest-paying cities for rubies on rails developer are Sacramento, CA, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Sacramento, CA$117,383$56.43
2Seattle, WA$113,031$54.34
3Portland, OR$104,624$50.30
4Boston, MA$104,032$50.02
5Salt Lake City, UT$103,664$49.84
6Hartford, CT$103,356$49.69
7New York, NY$101,660$48.88
8Atlanta, GA$98,818$47.51
9Chicago, IL$98,539$47.37
10Cedar Park, TX$96,511$46.40
11Washington, DC$96,278$46.29
12Denver, CO$95,271$45.80
13Durham, NC$94,219$45.30
14Edison, NJ$93,876$45.13
15Philadelphia, PA$93,361$44.89
16Ann Arbor, MI$92,176$44.32
17Scottsdale, AZ$91,920$44.19
18Columbus, OH$90,962$43.73
19Minneapolis, MN$88,902$42.74
20Tampa, FL$88,122$42.37

Ruby on rails developer salary details

A ruby on rails developer's salary ranges from $71,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $127,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average ruby on rails developer salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a ruby on rails developer's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$127,000$10,583$61
75th Percentile$111,000$9,250$53
Average$95,617$7,968$46
25th Percentile$82,000$6,833$39
10th Percentile$71,000$5,917$34

Highest paying ruby on rails developer jobs

The highest paying types of rubies on rails developer are lead web developer, developer, and mobile applications developer.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Sharepoint Developer$95,048$7,921$45.7081,912
Java/J2ee Developer$90,995$7,583$43.75237,912
Applications Developer$89,205$7,434$42.89279,877
Software Developer$87,521$7,293$42.08294,329
Lead Web Developer$108,800$9,067$52.31250,411
Mobile Applications Developer$99,257$8,271$47.72252,254

Top companies hiring rubies on rails developer now:

  1. Bloomberg jobs (7)
  2. AT&T jobs (14)
  3. CyberCoders jobs (51)
  4. GEICO jobs (6)
  5. CVS Health jobs (11)

Which companies pay rubies on rails developer the most?

Ruby on rails developer salaries at Barnes & Noble and Bloomberg are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average ruby on rails developer salary at companies like Coupa Software and Jo-Ann Stores are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Barnes & Noble$125,230$60.21
2Bloomberg$125,071$60.13
3Coupa Software$118,198$56.83
4Jo-Ann Stores$114,546$55.07
5Move$112,960$54.31
6Autodesk$111,900$53.80
7Everyday Health$111,797$53.75
8Kelly Services$111,149$53.44
9Walmart$109,849$52.81
10TEKsystems$109,766$52.77
11CyberCoders$107,199$51.54
12Randstad North America, Inc.$104,791$50.38
13Hewitt$103,623$49.82
14Genuine Parts$102,904$49.47
15RealPage$99,831$48.00
16Jobot$99,361$47.77
17EPAM Systems$98,923$47.56
18Copart$98,579$47.39
19Motion Recruitment$98,158$47.19
20The Judge Group$98,017$47.12

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$95,000$94,200$93,400$92,600$91,800$91,000
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Ruby On Rails Developer salary by industry

The average ruby on rails developer salary varies across industries:

  • The average ruby on rails developer salary in the manufacturing industry is $96,418, the highest of any industry.
  • The average ruby on rails developer salary in the finance industry is $94,030.
  • Rubies on rails developer in the start-up industry earn an average salary of $91,189, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for rubies on rails developer

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Manufacturing$96,418$46.35
2Technology$94,030$45.21
3Finance$94,017$45.20
4Professional$93,062$44.74
5Education$91,525$44.00
6Start-up$91,189$43.84

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Ruby on rails developer salary trends

The average ruby on rails developer salary has risen by $15,534 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average ruby on rails developer earned $80,083 annually, but today, they earn $95,617 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for rubies on rails developer over the last decade.

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Average ruby on rails developer salary over time

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Ruby on rails developer salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$95,600$45.97+3.3%
2024$92,500$44.45+2.3%
2023$90,400$43.45+2.1%
2022$88,500$42.55+2.7%
2021$86,100$41.38+1.8%

Recently added ruby on rails developer salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
WorkilaRuby On Rails DeveloperNew York, NY06/29/2025$100,000
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