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Full Stack Developer salary
Salary ranges for full stack developer roles from live listings — React, Node.js, TypeScript, databases and end-to-end delivery.
The median Full Stack Developer salary is $138,297, with most listings between $87,500 and $182,382, based on 7,835 active listings with employer-disclosed pay.
Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.
At a glance
- Figures use the midpoint of employer-published salary_min and salary_max — not self-reported surveys or aggregator estimates.
- Based on 9,355 active full stack developer listings in the current index.
Compensation range — Full Stack Developer
From 7,835 listings with disclosed salary fields
25th percentile
$87,500
Lower end of market
Median
$138,297
Midpoint of postings
75th percentile
$182,382
Upper-market range
| Percentile | USD |
|---|---|
| 25th | 87500 |
| Median | 138297 |
| 75th | 182382 |
Seniority mix
How full stack developer listings break down by seniority level.
Skill salary premiums
Median pay when a skill appears in a full stack developer listing (minimum three matches). Bar shows relative salary vs top skill.
- Helm$272,700
- Airbyte$225,500
- Cassandra$220,500
- Prometheus$219,500
- Flink$216,000
- Data Observability$216,000
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Full Stack Developer salary FAQ
What is the average Full Stack Developer salary in 2026?
The median Full Stack Developer salary is $138,297, with most listings falling between $87,500 (25th percentile) and $182,382 (75th percentile). This is based on 7,835 active job listings with employer-disclosed pay ranges.
Which skills increase Full Stack Developer pay the most?
Helm is associated with the highest median pay for full stack developer listings at $272,700, followed by Airbyte ($225,500). Premiums reflect the median salary of listings that mention each skill, with a minimum of three matched listings.
How does seniority affect Full Stack Developer salary?
Across current full stack developer listings, senior-level roles are the most common at 58% of postings. Senior and lead positions typically sit toward the 75th percentile ($182,382), while entry-level roles cluster nearer the 25th percentile ($87,500).
How is this Full Stack Developer salary data calculated?
Figures use the midpoint of each employer's published salary_min and salary_max from active job listings — not self-reported surveys or third-party aggregator estimates. The data refreshes daily as new listings are indexed.
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