How much should I pay a developer?

Upwork puts the typical rate for web developers at $15–50 an hour, from past contracts worldwide (checked Oct 2026). OnlineJobs.ph's April 2026 guide lists $500–3,000 a month full-time in the Philippines, from beginner to expert, as workers report it. Every StaffPick profile shows the person's own rate.

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Web developer job description

A complete template to copy: duties, requirements, hours and pay. Replace the parts in [square brackets], or fill them in with the generator.

The template

Web developer (remote)

About us
[Company] is [one line on what you do and who for]. We're looking for a web developer to build and maintain our website and web apps.

What you'll do
- Front-end builds in React and Next.js
- WordPress and Shopify sites and fixes
- API integrations and back-end work
- Page speed fixes and image optimisation
- Bug fixes from your logs and error reports
- Code reviews and clear commit messages

What you'll need
- Three or more years building production websites or apps
- Strong skills in [your stack, for example React, Next.js, WordPress or Shopify]
- Using Git, writing clear commits and reviewing code
- Explaining technical trade-offs in plain words
- Testing your work before it ships
- Safe handling of code, hosting access and secrets

Nice to have
- Experience with [your hosting or database]
- Performance and SEO basics
- Working directly with a non-technical founder

Hours and time zone
[20 or 40] hours a week, overlapping [your time zone] business hours for at least [3] hours a day.

Pay
[Your rate: an hourly range or a monthly amount], paid [monthly] by [bank transfer, Wise or PayPal].

How to apply
Send a short note on why this role fits you, two examples of similar work, and the hours you can reliably cover. We reply to everyone.

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What to pay a developer

Freelance rate, worldwide: $15–50/hr
Typical range for web developers on past Upwork contracts. Upwork (opens in a new tab), checked Oct 2026
Full-time salary in the Philippines: $500–3,000/month
Beginner $500–1,000 to expert $1,500–3,000, as workers report them. OnlineJobs.ph salary guide (opens in a new tab), updated April 2026

Tips for this job ad

Name your stack. It filters applicants better than anything else.
Describe the first project they'd take on.
Offer a short paid task instead of a long unpaid one.

Questions to ask in the interview

All 25 web developer interview questions

1
Walk me through how you'd fix a bug a customer reported on our site.
A good answer: Reproduce it first, find the cause, fix it with a test or a check, and explain what happened in plain words.
2
How do you keep us updated when a task is taking longer than planned?
A good answer: They say so early, explain why, and offer a new estimate or a smaller version that could ship first.
3
How do you handle access to our code, hosting and passwords?
A good answer: Their own accounts with only the access they need, two-step sign-in, and no secrets in code or chat.

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