Drupal
Salary Guide
Drupal Salary Overview
Drupal is the enterprise-grade CMS trusted by 13%+ of the top 10,000 websites including government agencies and universities. Heading into 2026, demand for Drupal talent is steady, driven by Drupal 10/11 adoption and headless/decoupled architecture demand for content API-first approaches. Salary growth has been steady at 5-8% annually, keeping pace with broader industry trends. Expertise in Custom Module Development, Theme Development, Layout Builder commands premium rates, as organizations seek professionals who can deliver measurable results across these core capabilities. Professionals proficient with Drush, Composer are particularly sought after, often commanding 10-15% above baseline rates. Full-stack and specialized Drupal engineers continue to be among the most sought-after technical professionals globally. Offshore hiring offers 60-75% cost savings while accessing Drupal talent with strong English communication skills and proven enterprise experience.
Key Salary Drivers
Drupal Developer Rates
Monthly full-time equivalent rates. Offshore rates represent pre-vetted talent from our network.
| Seniority | Experience | 🇺🇸 US Rate | Offshore Rate | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 years | $5,700 – $7,600 | $1,700 – $2,400 /mo | ~69% |
| Mid-Level | 3-5 years | $7,600 – $12,400 | $2,400 – $3,600 /mo | ~70% |
| Senior | 6-9 years | $12,400 – $17,100 | $3,600 – $5,200 /mo | ~70% |
| Lead / Architect | 10+ years | $17,100 – $23,800 | $5,200 – $7,100 /mo | ~70% |
* Rates are approximate and based on 2026 market data. Actual rates vary by candidate experience and project scope.
Drupal Rates by Country
Monthly full-time equivalent rates by seniority level across hiring countries.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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United States
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$5,700 – $7,600 | $7,600 – $12,400 | $12,400 – $17,100 | $17,100 – $23,800 |
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India
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$1,700 – $2,400 | $2,400 – $3,600 | $3,600 – $5,200 | $5,200 – $7,100 |
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🇵🇭
Philippines
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$1,500 – $2,200 | $2,200 – $3,200 | $3,200 – $4,800 | $4,800 – $6,500 |
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🇵🇱
Poland
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$2,500 – $3,400 | $3,400 – $5,200 | $5,200 – $7,600 | $7,600 – $10,400 |
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Ukraine
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$2,200 – $2,900 | $2,900 – $4,600 | $4,600 – $6,600 | $6,600 – $8,900 |
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Brazil
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$2,000 – $2,800 | $2,800 – $4,200 | $4,200 – $6,000 | $6,000 – $8,200 |
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Mexico
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$1,900 – $2,700 | $2,700 – $4,000 | $4,000 – $5,800 | $5,800 – $7,900 |
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Vietnam
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$1,500 – $2,100 | $2,100 – $3,100 | $3,100 – $4,600 | $4,600 – $6,300 |
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Romania
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$2,400 – $3,300 | $3,300 – $4,900 | $4,900 – $7,200 | $7,200 – $9,900 |
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Argentina
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$1,800 – $2,600 | $2,600 – $3,900 | $3,900 – $5,600 | $5,600 – $7,700 |
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Colombia
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$1,700 – $2,400 | $2,400 – $3,600 | $3,600 – $5,200 | $5,200 – $7,100 |
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