How to hire a web developer/analyst

How to hire a web developer/analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step web developer/analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a web developer/analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new web developer/analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a web developer/analyst, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A web developer/analyst's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, web developer/analysts from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of web developer/analyst salaries for various roles:

   Type of Web Developer/Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Web Developer/Analyst	Web developers design and create websites. They are responsible for the look of the site... Show more	$24-65
   Web Design Internship	Web design internships involve student trainees who assist in managing the website of a company by creating content and implementing changes in the layout. These interns are required to collaborate with both graphic designers and developers in redesigning the corporate website... Show more	$14-32
   Front End Developer	Front-end developers architect and develop applications and websites through web technologies. They are responsible for the implementation of visual elements that every user sees and interacts with on web applications... Show more	$32-59

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Web Application
   • SQL Server
   • JavaScript
   • Data Analysis
   • HTML
   • Java
   • CSS
   • Web Development
   • JQuery
   • GIT
   • Html Css
   • HTML5
   • Apis
   • Ajax

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage social media including Facebook advertising.
   • Create interactive UI with AJAX, jQuery.
   • Used jQuery for DOM manipulations on some of the UI components
   • Use XML or JSON to store data used with webpages and content management system.
   • Produce content pages with CSS layout and style markup presentations and used JavaScript methods and properties.
   • Develop using PHP 5.3 and MySQL.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your web developer/analyst job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A web developer/analyst salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a web developer/analyst in Texas may be lower than in Washington, and an entry-level web developer/analyst usually earns less than a senior-level web developer/analyst. Additionally, a web developer/analyst with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average web developer/analyst salary

   $84,195yearly

   $40.48 hourly rate

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   Entry-level web developer/analyst salary

   $51,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average web developer/analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$121,788	$59
   2	Washington	$118,470	$57
   3	Massachusetts	$102,102	$49
   4	New Jersey	$95,080	$46
   5	District of Columbia	$93,550	$45
   6	Arizona	$92,799	$45
   7	South Carolina	$91,321	$44
   8	Pennsylvania	$86,712	$42
   9	Ohio	$85,416	$41
   10	Virginia	$85,136	$41
   11	New York	$83,415	$40
   12	Colorado	$81,934	$39
   13	Missouri	$80,475	$39
   14	Georgia	$78,802	$38
   15	North Carolina	$77,704	$37
   16	Michigan	$74,075	$36
   17	Tennessee	$72,075	$35
   18	Texas	$70,049	$34
   19	Indiana	$69,759	$34
   20	Nebraska	$67,636	$33

   Average web developer/analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Leprino Foods	$109,771	$52.77
   2	Northrop Grumman	$101,492	$48.79	4
   3	Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan	$99,959	$48.06	3
   4	Quaker Houghton	$99,273	$47.73
   5	Union Health	$98,880	$47.54
   6	Globant	$98,492	$47.35	1
   7	Esri	$95,165	$45.75	11
   8	Michelin	$88,364	$42.48
   9	Zebra Technologies	$87,997	$42.31
   10	Base Technologies	$84,034	$40.40
   11	Kolla Soft	$84,032	$40.40	6
   12	Essent Guaranty	$83,748	$40.26
   13	TWO95 International	$82,748	$39.78
   14	Castalia Systems	$82,726	$39.77
   15	Tech Firefly	$82,723	$39.77
   16	IPS Group	$82,665	$39.74	4
   17	St. Jude Children's Research Hospital	$78,935	$37.95
   18	Tata Group	$76,842	$36.94	74
   19	Spectrum Health Companies	$71,931	$34.58
   20	Ohio State University Medical Center	$66,962	$32.19

4. Writing a web developer/analyst job description

   A good web developer/analyst job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a web developer/analyst job description:

   Web developer/analyst job description example

   + Website and software application design, build, and maintenance.
   
   + Using scripting or authoring languages, management tools, content creation tools, applications and digital media.
   
   + Conferring with teams to resolve conflicts, prioritize needs, develop content criteria, or choose solutions.
   
   + Directing or performing Website updates.
   
   + Editing, writing, or designing Website content, and directing team members who produce content.
   
   + Solid knowledge and experience in programming applications like C#, ASP .net.
   
   + Expertise in PHP, JavaScript
   
   + Proficient in HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap, jQuery
   
   + Knowlegde of windows AD
   
   + Proficient in SQL Server, My SQL
   
   + Build interaction models, mock-ups, wireframes, and layouts to promote ease of use
   
   + UX design best practices to design solutions, and a deep understanding of mobile-first and responsive design
   
   + Solid grasp of user-centered design and testing methodologies, subsystems, and usability and accessibility concerns.
   
   + User research and usability tests including A/B and multi-variant testing
   
   + Maintaining an understanding of the latest Web applications and programming practices through education, study, and participation in conferences, workshops, and groups.
   
   + Back up files from Web sites to local directories for recovery.
   
   + Identifying problems uncovered by customer feedback or testing and correcting or referring problems to appropriate personnel for correction.
   
   + Evaluating code to ensure it meets industry standards, is valid, is properly structured, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.
   
   + Determine user needs by analyzing technical requirements.
   
   + Analyze data to identify trends in the web space
   
   + Perform ongoing keyword expansion and optimization
   
   + Integrate data from various back-end services and databases
   
   + Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs
   
   + Create and maintain software documentation
   
   + Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps
   
   + Able to solve complex problems.
   
   + Dedicated team player.
   
   + Solid ability in both written and verbal communication.
   
   + Able to develop ideas and processes and clearly express them.
   
   + High degree of independent judgment.
   
   + Other duties as assigned
   
   EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
   
   + Bachelor's degree in Web development or related field, or relevant experience.
   
   + Three (3) years' experiences in web development field
   
   + Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) necessary to communicate effectively with associates at all levels.
   
   + Flexible in work schedule to meet department needs
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right web developer/analyst for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your web developer/analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit web developer/analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with web developer/analyst candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with a web developer/analyst applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new web developer/analyst

   Once you've decided on a perfect web developer/analyst candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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