A web developer is one who designs, creates and maintains websites with a wide range of creativity, artistic talents and technical skills; to put together a user friendly websites for clients.
If you're looking for a well paying web developer career, then read on and see what requirements you'd need to meet.
1.
A degree.
If you don't have one of these then you'd have to get yourself enrolled into a course and obtain an accredited degree before going further.
2.
Interest; is an absolute must.
You can't have a job and expect to do well if you do not have the passion and interest in the field or subject.
3.
Basic knowledge of internet language is something you must already have.
This would include knowing common things such as:

• HTML/XHTML and CSS
• Computer graphics design programs such as Paint Shop Pro and Adobe(TM) Dreamweaver, Illustrator, and Photoshop programs.
  
• Flash
• Java
• Visio
• ASP

4.
Expertise.
To be a well known web developer, you must have a few expertises in computer graphics.
Examples of these would be Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Paint Shop Pro as well as knowledge of Flash, XML-based web applications and programming, XHTML programming, and other web development languages and technologies.
5.
Able to work with various systems such as Windows, Macintosh and UNIX.
6.
Know all current updates regarding the World Wide Web and designing programs.
7.
You must be able to work well under pressure of tight deadlines.
Also, you have to be willing to work long irregular hours and comply with new last minute ideas in order to satisfy your clients.
8.
A potential web developer should be able to constantly develop new ideas, concepts and grasp the ever changing ways of the current industry.
To get a good, solid job with a salary that could slap a grin on your face as soon as you get a paycheck, try to meet as many requirements as possible and create a profile for yourself.
Start small, and build up from there.