Full Stack Developer salary in Des Moines, IA
Based on 15 certified H-1B filings in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Johnston, Waukee, West Des Moines, Clive, Urbandale.
Median salary$100,838
Middle 50%$98.6k–$111.9k
vs. national median−11%comparison median $112,986
Filings15FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $82,667 |
| 25th | $98,619 |
| 50th (median) | $100,838 |
| 75th | $111,900 |
| 90th | $121,365 |
Cost of living
Des Moines's median Full Stack Developer salary of $100,838 is worth about $110,000 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Des Moines = 91.7).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Antra | too few | 2 |
| Sar Tech | too few | 2 |
| Steck Systems | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 2 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $101,379 | 10 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.