Web Developers pay range in Grand Forks
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $82,750 or more. The middle half of web developers in Grand Forks earn between $65,190 and $82,750.
- $36K10th
- $65K25th
- $79KMedian
- $83K75th
- $83K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $73,260 | $6,105 | $35.22 |
| Median | $79,100 | $6,592 | $38.03 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,190 | $5,432 | $31.34 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $82,750 | $6,896 | $39.78 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Web Developers pay in Grand Forks vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Web developers in Grand Forks earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($72,630) and 26% less than the U.S. average ($98,770). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $92,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | $73,260 | $79,100 | $35,920 | $82,750 | 30 |
| North Dakota | $72,630 | $72,190 | $51,770 | $85,590 | n/a |
| United States | $98,770 | $92,650 | $48,100 | $162,290 | 70,190 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Web Developers salary after taxes in Grand Forks
On the average salary of $73,260, a single filer in Grand Forks takes home about $60,220 a year, or $5,018 a month and $2,316 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $60,220 | $5,018 |
| Working in MN | $56,910 | $4,743 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Grand Forks a good place for web developers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Forks area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.7), so the average $73,260 buys what about $84,534 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Forks ($49,760). A typical home costs $275,955, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Web Developers salary in other North Dakota cities
Grand Forks ranks 2nd of 2 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Fargo pays the most ($73,930).
- Fargo$73,930
- Grand Forks$73,260
Highest-paying cities for web developers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($167,300).
- San Jose, CA$167,300
- San Francisco, CA$151,450
- Washington, DC$135,690
- Seattle, WA$128,940
- Boston, MA$115,910
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Web Developers salary in Grand Forks: questions
How much do web developers make an hour in Grand Forks?
$35.22 an hour on average, and $38.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level web developers salary in Grand Forks?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the web developers take-home pay in Grand Forks?
About $60,220 a year ($5,018 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $73,260.
Do web developers earn more in Grand Forks than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% less than the U.S. average for this job ($98,770).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1254; area Grand Forks, ND-MN (24220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.29, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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