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Will AI replace web developers?AI replacement risk 80% and how the work is changing

United States IT & Software Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$92,650
25th–75th pct. $64,230–$126,230
Top pay (est.)
$211,000
Top 10% $162,290
Pay in 5 years
$102,700est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$113,900est.
$98,000–$132,300
Outlook score
46/100
★★☆☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
80%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+3.8%
5,300 openings / yr

Will AI replace Web Developers? AI replacement risk

80%
High
Ranked #792 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Web Developers

Key skills

Programming
4.2
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Operations Analysis
4.0
Critical Thinking
3.9
Active Learning
3.6
Complex Problem Solving
3.6
Writing
3.5
Active Listening
3.5

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Computers and Electronics
5.8
English Language
4.0
Mathematics
3.9
Administrative
3.2
Customer and Personal Service
3.2
Design
3.2
Communications and Media
3.1
Administration and Management
2.9

What the work involves

Thinking CreativelyUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeProcessing InformationOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsWorking with ComputersEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Important abilities

Near VisionOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionProblem Sensitivity

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
46%
Associate's degree
17%
Post-secondary certificate
17%
High school diploma
8%
Some college
4%
Post-bachelor's certificate
4%
Less than high school
4%

Training before entry

None / short demo
42%
1–3 months
17%
1–2 years
12%
3–6 months
12%
Up to 1 month
12%
2–4 years
4%

Related work experience

1–2 years
29%
2–4 years
25%
6–12 months
21%
None
12%
4–6 years
12%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.