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Webmaster salary

Average webmaster salary

$62,413

$30.01 hourly rate

Entry-level webmaster salary
$44,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Webmaster Salaries

The role of a webmaster is vital in maintaining a company's online presence. On average, webmasters earn around $62,413 per year, with variations based on state and experience. For instance, webmasters in California typically see higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for tech professionals. Additionally, years of experience can significantly influence earnings, with seasoned webmasters commanding upwards of $80,000.

Where Can You Earn More?

States like New York, Washington, and Texas offer some of the highest salaries for webmasters. Industries such as information technology and digital marketing often provide lucrative opportunities. Job seekers should consider both salary and benefits when evaluating offers, as positions may include various perks.

Job Opportunities

With the rise of digital platforms, the demand for skilled webmasters continues to grow. Many companies seek professionals who can not only manage websites but also enhance user engagement. Check our job listings to find opportunities tailored to your skills and career aspirations.

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Where can a Webmaster earn more?

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VMware$127,467
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Webmaster salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter, SalaryExpert, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for a webmaster typically falls between $60,454 and $110,740.
zippia
$62,413yearly
glassdoor[1]
$84,705yearly
indeed[2]
$65,790yearly
comparably[3]
$72,301yearly
Salary.com[4]
$64,817yearly
ZipRecruiter[5]
$85,567yearly
payscale[6]
$60,454yearly
SalaryExpert[7]
$110,740yearly

Average webmaster salary by state

The highest-paying states for webmasters are California, Washington, and New York. The lowest average webmaster salary states are Alabama, New Mexico, and Mississippi.

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Highest paying states for webmasters

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1California$83,653$40.22
2Virginia$75,561$36.33
3Washington$80,200$38.56
4Oregon$74,450$35.79
5New York$78,009$37.50
6North Carolina$74,067$35.61
7New Jersey$72,103$34.66
8Pennsylvania$66,876$32.15
9Utah$64,101$30.82
10Nevada$68,007$32.70
11Connecticut$68,372$32.87
12Illinois$66,901$32.16
13Massachusetts$67,386$32.40
14Arkansas$64,369$30.95
15South Dakota$68,692$33.02
16District of Columbia$70,428$33.86
17Rhode Island$62,506$30.05
18Minnesota$65,495$31.49
19Arizona$64,195$30.86
20Michigan$62,127$29.87
21Wisconsin$62,541$30.07
22Ohio$61,968$29.79
23Texas$63,260$30.41
24Idaho$61,092$29.37
25Georgia$63,773$30.66
26Maryland$61,144$29.40
27Vermont$59,558$28.63
28Iowa$60,575$29.12
29Tennessee$60,742$29.20
30Kansas$58,775$28.26
31Florida$59,492$28.60
32Colorado$61,559$29.60
33Missouri$61,171$29.41
34New Hampshire$60,406$29.04
35Montana$58,434$28.09
36Kentucky$58,594$28.17
37West Virginia$58,868$28.30
38Delaware$60,351$29.01
39Maine$59,752$28.73
40New Mexico$57,613$27.70
41Alaska$59,976$28.83
42Indiana$58,065$27.92
43Wyoming$57,299$27.55
44Nebraska$56,928$27.37
45North Dakota$58,026$27.90
46Hawaii$63,198$30.38
47Oklahoma$57,873$27.82
48Alabama$57,826$27.80
49South Carolina$58,229$27.99
50Mississippi$57,484$27.64
51Louisiana$57,383$27.59

Highest paying cities for webmasters

The highest-paying cities for webmasters are Palo Alto, CA, New York, NY, and Fayetteville, NC.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Palo Alto, CA$89,573$43.06
2New York, NY$78,130$37.56
3Fayetteville, NC$74,086$35.62
4Voorhees, NJ$71,945$34.59
5Washington, DC$70,475$33.88
6Bristol, CT$68,331$32.85
7Brookline, MA$67,425$32.42
8Chicago, IL$66,944$32.18
9Reading, PA$66,910$32.17
10Salt Lake City, UT$64,075$30.81
11Atlanta, GA$63,838$30.69
12Austin, TX$63,479$30.52
13Urban Honolulu, HI$63,201$30.39
14Saint Louis, MO$61,385$29.51
15Baltimore, MD$61,305$29.47
16Tallahassee, FL$60,032$28.86

Webmaster salary details

A webmaster's salary ranges from $44,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $87,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average webmaster salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a webmaster's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$87,000$7,250$42
75th Percentile$74,000$6,167$36
Average$62,413$5,201$30
25th Percentile$52,000$4,333$25
10th Percentile$44,000$3,667$21

Highest paying webmaster jobs

The highest paying types of webmasters are lead web developer, senior java developer, and senior .net developer.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Interactive Developer$89,875$7,490$43.21169,948
Java/J2ee Developer$90,995$7,583$43.75237,912
Front End Developer$92,147$7,679$44.30124,876
Java Developer$88,475$7,373$42.54147,521
NET Developer$88,984$7,415$42.78236,690
Web Design/Development$69,901$5,825$33.61184,573

Which companies pay webmasters the most?

Webmaster salaries at VMware and Google are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average webmaster salary at companies like Family Office Exchange and AbelCine are highly competitive.

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Webmaster salary by industry

The average webmaster salary varies across industries:

  • The average webmaster salary in the professional industry is $74,898, the highest of any industry.
  • The average webmaster salary in the finance industry is $66,687.
  • Webmasters in the media industry earn an average salary of $52,982, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for webmasters

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Professional$74,898$36.01
2Transportation$66,687$32.06
3Manufacturing$66,228$31.84
4Telecommunication$63,345$30.45
5Internet$62,414$30.01
6Non Profits$61,694$29.66
7Education$59,663$28.68
8Media$52,982$25.47

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Webmaster salary trends

The average webmaster salary has risen by $10,139 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average webmaster earned $52,274 annually, but today, they earn $62,413 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for webmasters over the last decade.

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Average webmaster salary over time

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Webmaster salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$62,400$30.01+3.3%
2024$60,400$29.02+2.3%
2023$59,000$28.36+2.1%
2022$57,800$27.77+2.7%
2021$56,200$27.01+1.8%

Recently added webmaster salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Cedar Rapids Community School DistrictWebmaster-MetroBode, IA06/26/2025$52,175
State of GeorgiaWebmasterAtlanta, GA06/15/2025$62,331
City of San Juan, TexasWebmasterSan Juan, TX05/23/2025$41,865
Lake Michigan CollegeWebmasterBenton Harbor, MI05/05/2025$63,190
TeksystemsWebmasterTallahassee, FL04/29/2025$50,000
Lake Michigan CollegeWebmasterBenton Harbor, MI04/17/2025$63,190
Colorado Housing and Finance AuthorityWebmaster and Sharepoint SpecialistDenver, CO03/15/2025$79,000
El Paso CountyAccessibility & Compliance WebmasterColorado Springs, CO03/05/2025$80,000
UscWebmasterLos Angeles, CA12/15/2024$75,132
USC University of Southern CaliforniaWebmasterLos Angeles, CA12/13/2024$75,132

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