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Typical project work, moderate complexity.
Factor in AI tool subscriptions
Your Rate
Day Rate
$450
Project Est.
$2,200
Retainer
$8,350/mo
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How Much Should You Charge for Frontend Development?
Freelance frontend developers typically charge $50–$150 per hour, or $3,000–$25,000 per project depending on scope. Mid-level developers in the US average $75–$100/hr for React or Vue work.
Floor
$50
per hour
Typical
$90
per hour
Premium
$150
per hour
Find your exact rate
Typical project work, moderate complexity.
Factor in AI tool subscriptions
Your Rate
Day Rate
$450
Project Est.
$2,200
Retainer
$8,350/mo
Was this helpful?
Community Data
What do you actually charge?
Anonymous. Helps improve market benchmarks.
What changes the price
- Framework complexity (vanilla HTML vs. React/Vue/Angular)
- Design system or component library from scratch vs. existing
- Animations and micro-interaction requirements
- Accessibility (WCAG) compliance level
- Cross-browser and device testing scope
- Integration with APIs or backend services
- Performance optimization requirements (Lighthouse scores)
- Ongoing maintenance vs. one-time build
Real quote breakdowns
Landing Page Build
A single marketing landing page from a provided Figma design using Next.js with form submission.
Breakdown
12 hours at $100/hr: component build, responsive layout, form integration, performance optimization, and handoff.
React Dashboard UI
A data dashboard for a SaaS product with charts, filterable tables, and a sidebar navigation system.
Breakdown
85 hours at $100/hr: component architecture, charting library integration, state management, unit tests, and documentation.
Design System Creation
A full React component library for an enterprise product team, including documentation site.
Breakdown
220 hours at $100/hr: 40+ components, Storybook docs, accessibility audit, design token system, and team onboarding.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference in rates between junior and senior frontend developers?
Junior frontend developers typically charge $30–$60/hr, mid-level $60–$100/hr, and senior developers $100–$175/hr. Specialization in high-demand frameworks like React or TypeScript commands a premium.
Should frontend developers charge hourly or by project?
Both work. Hourly suits evolving scope; fixed-price suits well-defined projects. If you choose fixed-price, always build a 20–30% buffer into your estimate for design changes and revision cycles.
How do I handle clients who provide poor quality designs?
Build a design review phase into your process before coding begins. Charge extra for design interpretation or ambiguous assets, and document your assumptions in writing before starting work.
Is it worth specializing in a single frontend framework to charge more?
Yes. React specialists consistently earn more than generalists. Deep expertise in Next.js, TypeScript, or accessibility commands a 15–30% rate premium over average frontend rates.