Hey everyone! I’m thinking about getting into WordPress development and I’m curious about the money side of things. Can anyone share what they make working with WordPress? I’d love to hear from both full-time employees and freelancers.
Some other things I’m wondering about:
- What kind of tasks do you usually handle in a day?
- Do you focus on specific areas like themes or plugins?
- How did you get started in this field?
I’m trying to figure out if this could be a good career move for me. Any insights would be super helpful! Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences.
hey sophia! i started as a wp freelancer 2 yrs ago. now i make around $50k/yr doing mostly theme customization and plugin tweaks. typical day involves coding, client calls, and debugging. it’s a solid career choice if u enjoy web dev and problem-solving. the community’s great for learning too!
I’ve been working with WordPress for about 4 years now, and I can tell you it’s been a pretty solid career choice. Started out making around $40k, but now I’m pulling in closer to $85k as a full-time dev at a digital agency.
Day-to-day, I’m usually knee-deep in custom theme development, tweaking plugins, and occasionally building small custom plugins for clients. Lot of problem-solving involved, especially when dealing with plugin conflicts or performance issues.
Got my start by taking a few online courses and then just diving in, building sites for friends and small businesses. Networking at local tech meetups really helped me land my first ‘real’ job in the field.
One thing to keep in mind - the salary can vary a lot depending on where you’re located and whether you’re freelancing or working for a company. But overall, if you enjoy web development and are willing to keep learning, WordPress can be a great niche to get into.
As a WordPress developer with 5 years of experience, I can share some insights. Salaries vary widely, but in the US, you can expect around $70-80k annually for mid-level positions. Freelance rates typically range from $50-100 per hour, depending on your expertise and client base.
Daily tasks often include customizing themes, troubleshooting plugin conflicts, optimizing site performance, and occasionally diving into custom plugin development. Many developers specialize in either theme development or plugin creation, but being versatile is advantageous.
I started by learning PHP and JavaScript, then built a portfolio of small projects. Networking at WordPress meetups and contributing to open-source projects helped me land my first clients. It’s a rewarding field with ample opportunities for growth and learning.