Frontend Developer Salary in Washington, DC

Pay ranges below come from 28 current frontend developer listings that disclose salary in Washington, DC, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 28 disclosed ranges

$135,000/yr

$55,000$112,500 – $150,000 typical$241,500

Highest-paying employers in Washington, DC

Anduril-1up to $292,000
Anduril Industriesup to $292,000
Gallatin AI, Inc.up to $210,000
Feedinkooup to $200,000
United States Digital Space LLCup to $190,000

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Frontend Developer roles in Washington, DC that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Senior Frontend Engineer - React for Strategic Defense

Anduril-1 · Washington, District of Columbia

$191,000 - $292,000

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Senior React Frontend Engineer — Real-Time C2 UIs

Anduril Industries · Washington, District of Columbia

$191,000 - $292,000

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UI​/UX Frontend Developer Modern Gov Interfaces

E-INFOSOL LLC · Washington, District of Columbia

$170,000 - $180,000

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Senior Mobile Frontend Engineer Global Health Apps

United States Digital Space LLC · Washington, District of Columbia

$140,000 - $190,000

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UI​/UX & Frontend Developer – Onsite, TS Clearance

UNAVAILABLE · Washington, District of Columbia

$155,000 - $163,000

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Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer – Frontend Focus

West500 Partners · Vancouver, Washington

$130,000 - $180,000

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What moves Frontend Developer pay

Seniority

Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior frontend developer roles routinely clear the top of the range above.

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same frontend developer title than smaller or non-profit ones.

Local market

Cost of living and local demand shift Washington, DC offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Frontend Developer make in Washington, DC?

Based on 28 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $135,000 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.

Where do these numbers come from?

Real job listings in Climbr's feed that publish a salary range, refreshed daily and annualized for comparison. We don't use survey estimates or model-generated figures — if employers don't post pay, we don't show a number.

How can I earn more as a Frontend Developer?

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