What are the main factors that influence a Frontend Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Frontend Engineer?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Frontend Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Frontend Engineer's salary?

A Frontend Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $70,935 for beginners, reaching about $104,231 at mid-level, and approach $156,558 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Frontend Engineer?

Frontend Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Frontend Engineer roles are District of Columbia $120,641, California $120,183, Massachusetts $118,581. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Frontend Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Frontend Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Frontend Development Director: $212,822; Frontend Development Senior Manager: $187,940; Engineering Manager Web Frontend: $154,167; Senior Software Engineer Frontend: $147,677; Lead Frontend Developer: $109,890.

Frontend Engineer Salary in Maine

How much does a Frontend Engineer make in Maine? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Frontend Engineer in Maine is $106,236 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

However, a Frontend Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $124,624
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $98,602 to $115,861
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $91,651

10% $91,651

50% (Median) $106,236

90% $124,624

Frontend Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$115,861	$9,655	$2,228	$56
Average	$106,236	$8,853	$2,043	$51
25th Percentile	$98,602	$8,217	$1,896	$47

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Key Factors That Influence Frontend Engineer Salaries

A Frontend Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Frontend Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Frontend Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $70,935
Early Career (1-2 years): $89,364
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $104,231
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,761
Expert (over 8 years): $156,558

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Frontend Developer I	less than 1 year	$70,935
Frontend Developer II	1-2 years	$89,364
Frontend Engineer	2-4 years	$104,231
Frontend Developer IV	5-8 years	$130,761
Frontend Developer V	over 8 years	$156,558

How Do Frontend Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Frontend Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $120,641.
California: $120,183.
Massachusetts: $118,581.

District of Columbia $120,641 California $120,183 Massachusetts $118,581 Washington $118,145 New Jersey $118,102 Alaska $117,949 Connecticut $116,446 New York $115,835

Hawaii $113,885 Rhode Island $112,970 Maryland $112,349 Minnesota $111,499 Colorado $111,172 Illinois $111,063 Oregon $110,649 Delaware $110,344

New Hampshire $110,152 Virginia $109,723 Pennsylvania $108,470 Nevada $107,838 North Dakota $107,631 Michigan $107,304 Wisconsin $107,184 Vermont $106,944

Texas $106,280 Maine $106,236 Arizona $106,171 Ohio $106,094 Georgia $105,092 Indiana $104,591 Wyoming $104,493 Utah $104,340

Iowa $104,275 Kansas $103,752 Louisiana $103,599 North Carolina $103,545 Missouri $103,523 Florida $103,098 Montana $102,869 Nebraska $102,651

Kentucky $102,531 South Carolina $102,096 Tennessee $101,823 Idaho $101,714 New Mexico $100,919 Oklahoma $100,744 Alabama $100,102 South Dakota $99,023

Arkansas $98,434 West Virginia $98,118 Mississippi $97,171

Top Paying Cities for Frontend Engineer

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Freedom: $104,554
Harmony: $104,508
Hartland: $104,644

Freedom, ME $104,554

Harmony, ME $104,508

Hartland, ME $104,644

Hinckley, ME $104,743

Jackman, ME $104,237

Kingfield, ME $104,830

Liberty, ME $104,745

Madison, ME $104,970

Monroe, ME $104,402

Morrill, ME $104,583

Newport, ME $104,416

New Portland, ME $104,993

New Sharon, ME $104,865

New Vineyard, ME $104,930

Norridgewock, ME $104,932

North Anson, ME $104,994

North Vassalboro, ME $105,182

Oakland, ME $104,967

Oquossoc, ME $104,616

Palmyra, ME $104,483

Phillips, ME $104,658

Pittsfield, ME $104,653

Plymouth, ME $104,429

Rangeley, ME $104,683

Portland, ME $109,679

Falmouth, ME $109,431

South Portland, ME $109,679

Cape Elizabeth, ME $109,461

Peaks Island, ME $109,567

Cumberland Foreside, ME $109,323

Auburn, ME $107,358

Andover, ME $104,654

Bethel, ME $104,830

Bryant Pond, ME $105,220

Buckfield, ME $105,690

Canton, ME $105,028

Durham, ME $108,037

Danville, ME $107,682

Dixfield, ME $104,810

Dryden, ME $104,931

East Andover, ME $104,685

East Dixfield, ME $104,980

East Livermore, ME $105,600

East Poland, ME $107,486

Stoneham, ME $105,268

East Wilton, ME $105,176

Greene, ME $106,536

Hanover, ME $104,741

Hebron, ME $106,439

Jay, ME $105,001

Lewiston, ME $107,301

Lisbon, ME $107,640

Lisbon Falls, ME $107,475

Livermore, ME $105,426

Livermore Falls, ME $105,358

Greenwood, ME $105,360

Mechanic Falls, ME $107,165

Mexico, ME $104,912

Minot, ME $106,767

Monmouth, ME $106,197

New Gloucester, ME $108,109

Newry, ME $104,546

North Jay, ME $104,950

Leeds, ME $105,940

North Monmouth, ME $106,041

North Turner, ME $105,866

North Waterford, ME $105,757

Norway, ME $106,095

Oxford, ME $106,664

Paris, ME $106,306

Poland, ME $107,503

Roxbury, ME $104,582

Rumford, ME $104,851

Sabattus, ME $106,831

South Paris, ME $106,160

Turner, ME $106,163

Wayne, ME $105,680

Weld, ME $104,659

West Bethel, ME $104,747

Bowdoin, ME $106,817

West Minot, ME $106,613

West Paris, ME $105,737

Peru, ME $105,069

West Poland, ME $107,421

Sumner, ME $105,400

Wilton, ME $104,935

Augusta, ME $105,228

Coopers Mills, ME $105,371

Dresden, ME $106,237

East Winthrop, ME $105,555

Farmingdale, ME $105,846

Gardiner, ME $106,038

Randolph, ME $105,846

Hallowell, ME $105,713

Jefferson, ME $105,009

Kents Hill, ME $105,225

Litchfield, ME $106,351

Manchester, ME $105,432

Mount Vernon, ME $104,971

Whitefield, ME $105,431

Palermo, ME $104,835

Sebasco Estates, ME $107,934

Readfield, ME $105,402

Saint Albans, ME $104,563

South Bristol, ME $106,314

Squirrel Island, ME $106,667

Trevett, ME $106,743

Waldoboro, ME $104,988

Walpole, ME $106,144

Washington, ME $104,726

West Boothbay Harbor, ME $106,857

Southport, ME $107,095

Wiscasset, ME $106,554

Woolwich, ME $106,807

Ellsworth, ME $104,300

Addison, ME $104,172

Gouldsboro, ME $104,265

Bar Harbor, ME $104,462

Beals, ME $104,289

Bernard, ME $104,498

Birch Harbor, ME $104,365

Blue Hill, ME $104,411

Brooklin, ME $104,413

Brooksville, ME $104,411

Calais, ME $104,134

Cherryfield, ME $104,015

Columbia Falls, ME $104,010

Corea, ME $104,270

Cranberry Isles, ME $104,293

Cutler, ME $104,018

Deer Isle, ME $104,509

Dennysville, ME $103,920

East Blue Hill, ME $104,415

East Machias, ME $104,018

Eastport, ME $104,326

Franklin, ME $104,277

Frenchboro, ME $104,235

Grand Lake Stream, ME $103,856

Hancock, ME $104,432

Harborside, ME $104,392

Harrington, ME $104,242

Hulls Cove, ME $104,464

Isle Au Haut, ME $104,235

Islesford, ME $104,452

Jonesboro, ME $104,103

Jonesport, ME $104,197

Little Deer Isle, ME $104,496

Lubec, ME $104,069

Bass Harbor, ME $104,500

Machias, ME $104,122

Machiasport, ME $104,172

Meddybemps, ME $103,855

Milbridge, ME $104,283

Mount Desert, ME $104,384

Northeast Harbor, ME $104,452

Sullivan, ME $104,291

Pembroke, ME $104,016

Perry, ME $104,111

Princeton, ME $103,850

Prospect Harbor, ME $104,376

Robbinston, ME $103,995

Salsbury Cove, ME $104,476

Sargentville, ME $104,441

Seal Cove, ME $104,388

Seal Harbor, ME $104,423

Sedgwick, ME $104,429

Sorrento, ME $104,388

Southwest Harbor, ME $104,480

Steuben, ME $104,226

Stonington, ME $104,519

Sunset, ME $104,158

Surry, ME $104,410

Swans Island, ME $104,316

Wesley, ME $103,720

Whiting, ME $103,988

Winter Harbor, ME $104,286

Baileyville, ME $103,957

Houlton, ME $103,740

Ashland, ME $103,589

Benedicta, ME $103,361

Blaine, ME $103,714

Bridgewater, ME $103,468

Caribou, ME $103,927

Clayton Lake, ME $103,739

Crouseville, ME $103,806

Eagle Lake, ME $103,706

Easton, ME $103,821

Estcourt Station, ME $103,781

Fort Fairfield, ME $103,875

Fort Kent, ME $103,921

Fort Kent Mills, ME $103,832

Frenchville, ME $103,950

Grand Isle, ME $103,807

Island Falls, ME $103,371

Limestone, ME $103,845

Madawaska, ME $104,123

Mapleton, ME $103,682

Richmond, ME $106,410

South China, ME $104,940

South Gardiner, ME $106,166

Vienna, ME $104,781

Windsor, ME $104,882

Winthrop, ME $105,852

Bangor, ME $104,373

Abbot, ME $104,391

Aurora, ME $103,824

Bradford, ME $104,325

Bradley, ME $104,328

Brewer, ME $104,367

Brookton, ME $103,473

Brownville, ME $104,025

Brownville Junction, ME $104,667

Bucksport, ME $104,360

Burlington, ME $103,987

Greenbush, ME $104,227

Carmel, ME $104,376

Castine, ME $104,593

Charleston, ME $104,344

Danforth, ME $103,645

Dover Foxcroft, ME $104,404

Corinth, ME $104,363

Eddington, ME $104,339

Holden, ME $104,348

East Millinocket, ME $103,912

East Orland, ME $104,349

Etna, ME $104,399

Exeter, ME $104,382

Frankfort, ME $104,378

Greenville, ME $103,777

Greenville Junction, ME $104,117

Guilford, ME $104,363

Hampden, ME $104,374

Howland, ME $104,125

Hudson, ME $104,355

Kenduskeag, ME $104,366

Kingman, ME $103,536

Lagrange, ME $104,247

Lambert Lake, ME $103,658

Lee, ME $103,963

Levant, ME $104,372

Lincoln, ME $103,955

Mattawamkeag, ME $103,617

Medway, ME $103,644

Milford, ME $104,312

Millinocket, ME $103,488

Milo, ME $104,221

Monson, ME $104,380

Olamon, ME $104,256

Old Town, ME $104,328

Orono, ME $104,356

Orient, ME $103,545

Orland, ME $104,350

Orrington, ME $104,362

Passadumkeag, ME $104,196

Penobscot, ME $104,352

Rockwood, ME $103,937

Sangerville, ME $104,453

Sebec, ME $104,287

Shirley Mills, ME $104,316

Springfield, ME $103,691

Stetson, ME $104,388

Stillwater, ME $104,360

Topsfield, ME $103,561

Vanceboro, ME $103,650

Waite, ME $103,704

West Enfield, ME $104,171

Winn, ME $103,756

Winterport, ME $104,374

Wytopitlock, ME $103,390

Bath, ME $107,547

Alna, ME $105,834

Boothbay, ME $106,553

Boothbay Harbor, ME $106,794

Bristol, ME $105,909

Chamberlain, ME $106,090

Damariscotta, ME $105,843

East Boothbay, ME $106,630

Friendship, ME $105,229

Georgetown, ME $107,411

Isle Of Springs, ME $106,556

Bremen, ME $105,616

Newcastle, ME $105,886

New Harbor, ME $106,258

Nobleboro, ME $105,466

Edgecomb, ME $106,246

Pemaquid, ME $106,154

Phippsburg, ME $107,843

Cushing, ME $104,885

Round Pond, ME $105,890

Sandy Point, ME $104,371

Searsmont, ME $104,619

Searsport, ME $104,388

Shawmut, ME $105,067

Skowhegan, ME $104,837

Smithfield, ME $104,893

Solon, ME $104,837

Stockton Springs, ME $104,371

Stratton, ME $104,750

Strong, ME $104,840

Temple, ME $104,800

West Forks, ME $104,195

Thorndike, ME $104,478

Troy, ME $104,448

Unity, ME $104,579

Vassalboro, ME $104,900

West Farmington, ME $105,205

Berwick, ME $111,501

Cape Neddick, ME $112,351

Eliot, ME $113,839

Kittery, ME $114,169

Kittery Point, ME $113,311

North Berwick, ME $110,641

Ogunquit, ME $111,646

South Berwick, ME $112,624

York, ME $113,267

York Beach, ME $112,725

York Harbor, ME $113,297

Acton, ME $107,484

Alfred, ME $109,007

Bailey Island, ME $108,561

Bar Mills, ME $108,833

Biddeford, ME $108,868

Biddeford Pool, ME $108,870

Bowdoinham, ME $106,742

Bridgton, ME $106,560

Brownfield, ME $106,466

Brunswick, ME $108,002

Bustins Island, ME $108,765

Cape Porpoise, ME $109,357

Casco, ME $107,827

Center Lovell, ME $105,773

Chebeague Island, ME $109,004

Cliff Island, ME $109,241

Cornish, ME $107,693

Cumberland Center, ME $109,117

Denmark, ME $106,450

East Baldwin, ME $107,967

Lebanon, ME $109,765

East Parsonsfield, ME $107,125

Sebago, ME $107,692

East Waterboro, ME $108,512

Freeport, ME $108,567

Fryeburg, ME $105,916

Gorham, ME $109,021

Gray, ME $108,357

Harrison, ME $105,976

Hiram, ME $107,358

Hollis Center, ME $108,647

Kennebunk, ME $109,438

Kennebunkport, ME $109,024

Parsonsfield, ME $107,122

Limerick, ME $108,114

Limington, ME $108,086

Long Island, ME $109,426

Lovell, ME $105,621

Moody, ME $110,783

Naples, ME $107,379

Newfield, ME $107,938

North Bridgton, ME $106,614

North Waterboro, ME $108,323

Windham, ME $108,912

Ocean Park, ME $108,953

Old Orchard Beach, ME $109,026

Orrs Island, ME $108,469

Porter, ME $106,761

Pownal, ME $108,398

Scarborough, ME $109,394

Raymond, ME $108,168

Saco, ME $108,960

Sanford, ME $109,515

Sebago Lake, ME $108,085

Shapleigh, ME $108,499

South Casco, ME $108,231

South Freeport, ME $108,512

Harpswell, ME $108,448

South Windham, ME $109,115

Springvale, ME $108,877

Standish, ME $108,537

Steep Falls, ME $108,304

Topsham, ME $107,632

Waterboro, ME $108,714

Waterford, ME $105,860

Wells, ME $110,568

West Baldwin, ME $107,776

Westbrook, ME $109,423

Buxton, ME $108,839

West Kennebunk, ME $109,382

West Newfield, ME $107,408

Yarmouth, ME $109,016

North Yarmouth, ME $108,788

Mars Hill, ME $103,816

Monticello, ME $103,607

New Limerick, ME $103,674

New Sweden, ME $103,814

Oakfield, ME $103,566

Oxbow, ME $103,145

Patten, ME $103,211

Perham, ME $103,742

Portage, ME $103,687

Presque Isle, ME $103,952

Saint Agatha, ME $103,901

Saint David, ME $103,879

Saint Francis, ME $103,740

Sheridan, ME $103,618

Sherman, ME $103,463

Stacyville, ME $103,334

Sinclair, ME $103,707

Smyrna Mills, ME $103,398

Wallagrass, ME $103,823

Stockholm, ME $103,722

Van Buren, ME $103,851

Washburn, ME $103,811

Westfield, ME $103,668

Rockland, ME $104,827

Camden, ME $104,817

Glen Cove, ME $104,782

Hope, ME $104,778

Islesboro, ME $104,509

Lincolnville, ME $104,595

Lincolnville Center, ME $104,598

Matinicus, ME $104,422

Monhegan, ME $105,536

North Haven, ME $104,494

Owls Head, ME $104,635

Port Clyde, ME $105,222

Rockport, ME $104,792

South Thomaston, ME $104,638

Spruce Head, ME $104,699

Tenants Harbor, ME $105,003

Thomaston, ME $104,713

Union, ME $104,773

Vinalhaven, ME $104,494

Warren, ME $104,663

West Rockport, ME $104,804

Waterville, ME $105,035

Albion, ME $104,869

Anson, ME $104,940

Athens, ME $104,648

Belfast, ME $104,596

Belgrade, ME $104,836

Belgrade Lakes, ME $104,728

Bingham, ME $104,639

Brooks, ME $104,424

Burnham, ME $104,528

Cambridge, ME $104,505

Canaan, ME $104,678

Caratunk, ME $104,440

China Village, ME $105,155

Clinton, ME $104,713

Corinna, ME $104,424

Detroit, ME $104,459

Dexter, ME $104,562

Dixmont, ME $104,410

East Newport, ME $104,421

East Vassalboro, ME $104,962

Eustis, ME $104,327

Fairfield, ME $104,890

Farmington, ME $104,975

Garland, ME $104,370

Farmington Falls, ME $105,145

Frontend Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Frontend Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Frontend Engineer positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Frontend Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Frontend Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$127,483	$61.0	20%

Frontend Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Frontend Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$98,602

Average $106,236/year

$115,861

$8,217

Average $8,853/month

$9,655

$1,896

Average $2,043/week

$2,228

$47

Average $51/hour

$56

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$115,861	$9,655	$2,228	$56
Average	$106,236	$8,853	$2,043	$51
25th Percentile	$98,602	$8,217	$1,896	$47

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