What are the main factors that influence a Senior Php Developer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Senior Php Developer's salary?

A Senior Php Developer's salary grows with experience: a Software Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $105,016, a Software Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $128,617, a Senior Php Developer (7+ years)earns $148,816, a Software Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $171,051, a Software Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $169,399,

What are the highest paying states for a Senior Php Developer?

Senior Php Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Senior Php Developer roles are District of Columbia $160,191, California $159,583, Massachusetts $157,456. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Senior Php Developer roles make?

Salaries for Senior Php Developer level roles vary by specialization: Lead PHP Developer: $170,639; Php Software Developer: $125,001; Php Laravel Developer: $92,355; Full Stack Php Developer: $86,249; PHP Web Developer: $75,062.

Senior Php Developer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Senior Php Developer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Php Developer in Delaware is $146,518 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $70.

However, a Senior Php Developer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $165,229
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $135,494 to $156,312
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $125,457

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Senior Php Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$156,312	$13,026	$3,006	$75
Average	$146,518	$12,210	$2,818	$70
25th Percentile	$135,494	$11,291	$2,606	$65

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Key Factors That Influence Senior Php Developer Salaries

A Senior Php Developer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Senior Php Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Php Developer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $105,016
Early Career (1-2 years): $128,617
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $148,816
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $171,051
Expert (over 8 years): $169,399

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Senior Php Developer	$105,016
Software ... Level Senior Php Developer	$128,617
Senior Ph... Level Senior Php Developer	$148,816
Software ... Level Senior Php Developer	$171,051
Software ... Level Senior Php Developer	$169,399

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How Do Senior Php Developer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Senior Php Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $160,191.
California: $159,583.
Massachusetts: $157,456.

District of Columbia $160,191 California $159,583 Massachusetts $157,456 Washington $156,878 New Jersey $156,820 Alaska $156,617 Connecticut $154,621 New York $153,810

Hawaii $151,221 Rhode Island $150,005 Maryland $149,181 Minnesota $148,052 Colorado $147,618 Illinois $147,473 Oregon $146,924 Delaware $146,518

New Hampshire $146,264 Virginia $145,694 Pennsylvania $144,030 Nevada $143,191 North Dakota $142,916 Michigan $142,482 Wisconsin $142,323 Vermont $142,004

Texas $141,122 Maine $141,064 Arizona $140,977 Ohio $140,876 Georgia $139,545 Indiana $138,879 Wyoming $138,749 Utah $138,547

Iowa $138,460 Kansas $137,765 Louisiana $137,563 North Carolina $137,490 Missouri $137,461 Florida $136,897 Montana $136,593 Nebraska $136,304

Kentucky $136,145 South Carolina $135,566 Tennessee $135,204 Idaho $135,060 New Mexico $134,004 Oklahoma $133,772 Alabama $132,918 South Dakota $131,486

Arkansas $130,705 West Virginia $130,285 Mississippi $129,027

Top Paying Cities for Senior Php Developers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $151,640
Little Creek: $150,237
Magnolia: $150,859

Lincoln, DE $151,640 Little Creek, DE $150,237 Magnolia, DE $150,859 Milford, DE $151,640 Marydel, DE $149,672 Millsboro, DE $151,640 Millville, DE $152,653 Milton, DE $151,640

Nassau, DE $151,640 Ocean View, DE $152,653 Rehoboth Beach, DE $152,653 Seaford, DE $150,049 Selbyville, DE $152,653 Smyrna, DE $149,499 Viola, DE $150,859 Woodside, DE $150,425

Bear, DE $148,399 Newark, DE $148,457 Claymont, DE $148,573 Delaware City, DE $148,457 Hockessin, DE $148,573 Kirkwood, DE $148,457 Middletown, DE $149,195 Montchanin, DE $148,573

New Castle, DE $148,573 Odessa, DE $149,398 Port Penn, DE $148,052 Rockland, DE $148,573 Saint Georges, DE $148,457 Townsend, DE $149,181 Winterthur, DE $148,573 Lewes, DE $151,640

Wilmington, DE $148,573 Dover, DE $150,164 Dover Afb, DE $150,512 Bethany Beach, DE $152,653 Bethel, DE $150,049 Bridgeville, DE $151,640 Camden Wyoming, DE $150,324 Cheswold, DE $149,817

Clayton, DE $149,441 Dagsboro, DE $152,653 Delmar, DE $150,049 Ellendale, DE $151,640 Felton, DE $151,640 Fenwick Island, DE $152,653 Frankford, DE $152,653 Frederica, DE $151,640

Georgetown, DE $151,640 Greenwood, DE $151,640 Harbeson, DE $151,640 Harrington, DE $151,640 Hartly, DE $149,369 Houston, DE $151,640 Kenton, DE $149,441 Laurel, DE $150,049

Yorklyn, DE $148,573

Senior Php Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Php Developer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$135,494

Average $146,518/year

$156,312

$11,291

Average $12,210/month

$13,026

$2,606

Average $2,818/week

$3,006

$65

Average $70/hour

$75

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$156,312	$13,026	$3,006	$75
Average	$146,518	$12,210	$2,818	$70
25th Percentile	$135,494	$11,291	$2,606	$65

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