How Much Does A Web Developer in India Cost?

How Much Does A Web Developer in India Cost?

Today’s digital world requires web developers to develop websites, so it becomes necessary before considering hiring one for your projects to be aware of their potential costs in India. They are usually charged by the hour, with rates varying based on experience, complexity of the project, and geographical location. Additionally, some web programmers may charge extra for services such as maintenance and support. 

There are outsourcing companies where you can hire a web developer or form a team of web developers, and they usually offer a fixed price for the entire project. They also provide project management services, which can help you keep track of the progress and ensure that the project is delivered on time. 

Other companies, such as ours, also offer the option of hiring developers from India for longer periods of time. It is also called dedicated IT staffing.

Pay of Web Developers Based on the Various Factors 

Similar to any other profession, experienced developers cost more money than less experienced ones. This difference can be attributed to a number of things, including their level of education, any additional certifications they may have, the position they hold, varied job titles, the size and location of the company, and others. Here in this section, you will read through all those factors, along with the desired cost range of web developers.

• Experience Level
• Position Types
• Location of the Programmers
• Size of Company
• Additional Educational Qualifications and Certifications

1. Experience Level

The experience level of a web developer is a major factor that can result in a higher cost.  A programmer with many years of experience is more likely to have higher costs than a developer with just a few years. This is because their experience gives them the ability to take on more complex projects, as well as the ability to solve complex problems quickly. 

Additionally, more experienced developers are able to command higher salaries due to their level of expertise and therefore the overall cost will increase.

The average monthly cost for three main levels of expertise as follows (kindly remember that these are these prices are charged by the IT companies):

2. Position Types

The different position types held by web developers also have an effect on the cost of a developer in India. By different position types, it means they can be a PHP programmer, a Java programmer or another, which may cause a difference in their average salaries. For example, a PHP programmer may cost around 2200 US Dollar per month, while a Java programmer may cost around 4500 US Dollar per month. Additionally, senior developers may earn a higher salary than junior developers and therefore the costs will be higher. It is as follows:

3. Location of the Programmers

Salaries and costs for web programmers differ by city because of variations in the cost of living and industry hubs. For example, a programmer working in a city with a higher cost of living may have a higher salary than a programmer working in a city with a lower cost of living. Additionally, a programmer working in a hub for the tech industry may have a higher salary than a programmer working in a less developed area. Take a look at the following cities’ cost for web developers:

Along with the above mentioned factors there are many other factors that can affect the cost of a web programmer. It includes the following:

• Size of Company
• Additional Educational Qualification and Certifications

4. Size of Company

The size of the company matters. Because smaller companies can give better prices and have therefore lower costs. As they have less management overhead and other similar costs.

Larger companies usually charge more and usually also cater to larger clients. They are not used to work with smaller clients. Therefore the cost in such companies is usually around 50 percent to 100 percent higher than in smaller companies.

5. Additional Educational Qualifications and Certifications

Developers with a specialised certification or an advanced degree can have a higher salary and therefore the overall cost will be higher. A developer may command a competitive salary by becoming an expert in technologies like Java, PHP, Node.js and Vue.js. The web programmers with specialised skills can be qualified for more specialised jobs and can participate in complex projects so that they cost you more. 

So, the article discussed with you the average cost of the web developers in India. But the numbers do not give the whole picture. That’s why many factors are considered in the article.  It is important to consider the experience and skills of the programmer in order to get an accurate estimate of the cost. Additionally, other factors such as the location and scope of the project must also be taken into consideration. Hope the article will let you have an idea of how much it would cost you to hire a web developer from India.

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Rahil Kandamplayil

Hi, my name is Rahil. I work at YUHIRO Global and I help web agencies and software companies from Europe to build developer teams in India.