Median / Average Pay ($)
- $40.84 / hour (BLS.gov)
- $37.97 / hour (Zippia.com)
- $45.12 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
- $26.75 / hour (Payscale.com)
Services Provided
- Website Development – Building the user interface (front-end development), creating the server-side programming and database (back-end development), and combining both to construct a functional website (full-stack development).
- Website Maintenance and Security – Performing regular updates, debugging, data backups, performance monitoring, safeguarding from malware and hackers, installing and updating SSL certificates, and implementing firewalls.
- Web Application and E-Commerce – Building online software solutions, including custom e-commerce stores (e.g., Shopify) with payment processing, inventory tracking, cart systems, and specialized platforms such as SaaS (Software as a Service).
- Content Management– Developing and implementing user-friendly content management systems (CMS) for non-technical users (e.g., WordPress) so they can independently manage and update their website’s content.
- API Integration and SEO Optimization – Ensuring a seamless connection between the client’s website and third-party services and improving a site’s visibility on search engines through the use of appropriate metadata, tags, and various on-page tools.