What are the main factors that influence a PHP Web 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 PHP Web Developer's salary?

A PHP Web Developer's salary grows with experience: starting around $74,756 for beginners, reaching about $77,906 at mid-level, and approach $78,693 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a PHP Web Developer?

PHP Web Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for PHP Web Developer roles are District of Columbia $83,109, California $82,793, Massachusetts $81,690. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of PHP Web Developer roles make?

Salaries for PHP Web Developer level roles vary by specialization: Lead PHP Developer: $170,639; Senior Php Developer: $144,681; Php Software Developer: $125,001; Php Laravel Developer: $92,355; Full Stack Php Developer: $86,249.

PHP Web Developer Salary in Delaware

How much does a PHP Web Developer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a PHP Web Developer in Delaware is $76,015 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,480
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,474 to $86,728
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,519

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PHP Web Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,728	$7,227	$1,668	$42
Average	$76,015	$6,335	$1,462	$37
25th Percentile	$69,474	$5,790	$1,336	$33

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Key Factors That Influence PHP Web Developer Salaries

A PHP Web 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 PHP Web Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a PHP Web 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): $74,756
Early Career (1-2 years): $75,543
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $77,906
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $78,378
Expert (over 8 years): $78,693

Levels	Salary
Entry Level PHP Web Developer	$74,756
Intermediate Level PHP Web Developer	$75,543
Senior Level PHP Web Developer	$77,906
Specialist Level PHP Web Developer	$78,378
Expert Level PHP Web Developer	$78,693

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How Do PHP Web 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 PHP Web Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $83,109.
California: $82,793.
Massachusetts: $81,690.

District of Columbia $83,109 California $82,793 Massachusetts $81,690 Washington $81,390 New Jersey $81,360 Alaska $81,255 Connecticut $80,219 New York $79,799

Hawaii $78,455 Rhode Island $77,824 Maryland $77,397 Minnesota $76,811 Colorado $76,586 Illinois $76,511 Oregon $76,226 Delaware $76,015

New Hampshire $75,883 Virginia $75,588 Pennsylvania $74,724 Nevada $74,289 North Dakota $74,146 Michigan $73,921 Wisconsin $73,839 Vermont $73,673

Texas $73,216 Maine $73,186 Arizona $73,141 Ohio $73,088 Georgia $72,397 Indiana $72,052 Wyoming $71,985 Utah $71,879

Iowa $71,834 Kansas $71,474 Louisiana $71,369 North Carolina $71,332 Missouri $71,317 Florida $71,024 Montana $70,866 Nebraska $70,716

Kentucky $70,633 South Carolina $70,333 Tennessee $70,146 Idaho $70,070 New Mexico $69,523 Oklahoma $69,402 Alabama $68,960 South Dakota $68,216

Arkansas $67,811 West Virginia $67,593 Mississippi $66,940

Top Paying Cities for PHP Web 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: $78,673
Little Creek: $77,944
Magnolia: $78,267

Lincoln, DE $78,673 Little Creek, DE $77,944 Magnolia, DE $78,267 Milford, DE $78,673 Marydel, DE $77,652 Millsboro, DE $78,673 Millville, DE $79,198 Milton, DE $78,673

Nassau, DE $78,673 Ocean View, DE $79,198 Rehoboth Beach, DE $79,198 Seaford, DE $77,847 Selbyville, DE $79,198 Smyrna, DE $77,562 Viola, DE $78,267 Woodside, DE $78,042

Bear, DE $76,991 Newark, DE $77,021 Claymont, DE $77,081 Delaware City, DE $77,021 Hockessin, DE $77,081 Kirkwood, DE $77,021 Middletown, DE $77,404 Montchanin, DE $77,081

New Castle, DE $77,081 Odessa, DE $77,509 Port Penn, DE $76,811 Rockland, DE $77,081 Saint Georges, DE $77,021 Townsend, DE $77,397 Winterthur, DE $77,081 Lewes, DE $78,673

Wilmington, DE $77,081 Dover, DE $77,907 Dover Afb, DE $78,087 Bethany Beach, DE $79,198 Bethel, DE $77,847 Bridgeville, DE $78,673 Camden Wyoming, DE $77,990 Cheswold, DE $77,727

Clayton, DE $77,532 Dagsboro, DE $79,198 Delmar, DE $77,847 Ellendale, DE $78,673 Felton, DE $78,673 Fenwick Island, DE $79,198 Frankford, DE $79,198 Frederica, DE $78,673

Georgetown, DE $78,673 Greenwood, DE $78,673 Harbeson, DE $78,673 Harrington, DE $78,673 Hartly, DE $77,494 Houston, DE $78,673 Kenton, DE $77,532 Laurel, DE $77,847

Yorklyn, DE $77,081

PHP Web Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a PHP Web 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.

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$69,474

Average $76,015/year

$86,728

$5,790

Average $6,335/month

$7,227

$1,336

Average $1,462/week

$1,668

$33

Average $37/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,728	$7,227	$1,668	$42
Average	$76,015	$6,335	$1,462	$37
25th Percentile	$69,474	$5,790	$1,336	$33

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