Frontend Developer
Builds and maintains user-facing web applications, focusing on performance, accessibility, and responsive design. Translates UI/UX designs into functional, interactive experiences.
24 tracked skills · 7 core
Full Frontend Developer skill breakdownMobile Developer
Designs and builds mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms. Focuses on user experience, performance optimization, and integration with backend services and device features.
28 tracked skills · 7 core
Full Mobile Developer skill breakdownSalary snapshot
Frontend Developer
$92,650/yr median
$48,100 – $162,290 (10th–90th percentile)
Source: O*NET OnLine (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics) (SOC 15-1254.00, 2025)
Mobile Developer
$135,980/yr median
$82,460 – $214,670 (10th–90th percentile)
Source: O*NET OnLine (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics) (SOC 15-1252.00, 2025)
US market data (BLS/O*NET) — India-specific salary data coming soon.
10 skills both roles expect
These transfer directly if you switch between the two paths — but notice where the importance differs. Tap any skill to see why it matters.
| Skill | For Frontend Developers | For Mobile Developers |
|---|---|---|
| JavaScript | Core | Important |
| TypeScript | Core | Important |
| Git | Core | Core |
| REST APIs | Important | Core |
| Redux | Important | Important |
| Accessibility | Important | Nice-to-have |
| Performance Optimization | Important | Nice-to-have |
| Problem-Solvingsoft | Important | Important |
| Collaborationsoft | Important | Important |
| GraphQL | Nice-to-have | Nice-to-have |
Where the paths diverge
The skills each role expects that the other doesn't — this is the real cost of choosing one path over the other.
Only Frontend Developers need
14 skills, 4 of them core
Only Mobile Developers need
18 skills, 5 of them core