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: a PHP Web Developer (0-2 years)earns $77,019, a Web Software Developer II (2-4 years)earns $107,645, a Web Software Developer III (4-7 years)earns $124,107, a Web Software Developer IV (7+ years)earns $146,066, a Web Software Development Manager (7+ years)earns $158,618,

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 $83,106, California $82,790, Massachusetts $81,687. 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: $170,643; Senior Php Developer: $144,604; Php Software Developer: $124,993; Php Laravel Developer: $92,312; Full Stack Php Developer: $86,242.

PHP Web Developer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a PHP Web Developer make in Rhode Island?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a PHP Web Developer in Rhode Island is $77,821 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): $98,670
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,113 to $88,735
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,006

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PHP Web Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,735	$7,395	$1,706	$43
Average	$77,821	$6,485	$1,497	$37
25th Percentile	$71,113	$5,926	$1,368	$34

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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): $77,019
Early Career (1-2 years): $107,645
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $124,107
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,066
Expert (over 8 years): $158,618

Levels	Salary
PHP Web D... Level PHP Web Developer	$77,019
Web Softw... Level PHP Web Developer	$107,645
Web Softw... Level PHP Web Developer	$124,107
Web Softw... Level PHP Web Developer	$146,066
Web Softw... Level PHP Web Developer	$158,618

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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: $83,106.
California: $82,790.
Massachusetts: $81,687.

District of Columbia $83,106 California $82,790 Massachusetts $81,687 Washington $81,387 New Jersey $81,357 Alaska $81,252 Connecticut $80,216 New York $79,796

Hawaii $78,452 Rhode Island $77,821 Maryland $77,394 Minnesota $76,808 Colorado $76,583 Illinois $76,508 Oregon $76,223 Delaware $76,013

New Hampshire $75,880 Virginia $75,585 Pennsylvania $74,722 Nevada $74,286 North Dakota $74,144 Michigan $73,918 Wisconsin $73,836 Vermont $73,671

Texas $73,213 Maine $73,183 Arizona $73,138 Ohio $73,085 Georgia $72,395 Indiana $72,049 Wyoming $71,982 Utah $71,877

Iowa $71,832 Kansas $71,471 Louisiana $71,366 North Carolina $71,329 Missouri $71,314 Florida $71,021 Montana $70,863 Nebraska $70,713

Kentucky $70,631 South Carolina $70,331 Tennessee $70,143 Idaho $70,068 New Mexico $69,520 Oklahoma $69,400 Alabama $68,957 South Dakota $68,214

Arkansas $67,809 West Virginia $67,591 Mississippi $66,938

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:

Adamsville: $79,097
Albion: $77,784
Ashaway: $79,398

Adamsville, RI $79,097 Albion, RI $77,784 Ashaway, RI $79,398 Barrington, RI $77,784 Block Island, RI $78,985 Bradford, RI $79,345 Bristol, RI $77,709 Carolina, RI $78,700

Charlestown, RI $78,782 Chepachet, RI $77,634 Clayville, RI $77,709 Coventry, RI $77,634 West Greenwich, RI $77,581 East Greenwich, RI $77,686 Exeter, RI $79,345 Fiskeville, RI $77,784

Forestdale, RI $77,709 Foster, RI $77,581 Glendale, RI $77,581 Greene, RI $78,452 Greenville, RI $77,784 Harmony, RI $77,761 Harrisville, RI $77,634 Hope, RI $77,784

Hope Valley, RI $79,398 Hopkinton, RI $79,420 Jamestown, RI $78,625 Kenyon, RI $79,323 Little Compton, RI $79,067 Manville, RI $77,784 Mapleville, RI $77,581 Newport, RI $78,640

Middletown, RI $78,970 North Kingstown, RI $77,559 North Scituate, RI $77,761 Oakland, RI $77,656 Pascoag, RI $77,611 Pawtucket, RI $77,784 Central Falls, RI $77,784 Cumberland, RI $77,784

Lincoln, RI $77,784 Portsmouth, RI $78,324 Prudence Island, RI $77,634 Rockville, RI $79,420 Saunderstown, RI $78,670 Shannock, RI $79,300 Slatersville, RI $77,709 Slocum, RI $78,670

Tiverton, RI $79,120 Wakefield, RI $78,587 Kingston, RI $78,602 Narragansett, RI $78,617 Peace Dale, RI $78,587 Warren, RI $77,761 Warwick, RI $77,784 Westerly, RI $79,443

West Kingston, RI $78,647 West Warwick, RI $77,784 Wood River Junction, RI $79,345 Woonsocket, RI $77,709 North Smithfield, RI $77,761 Wyoming, RI $79,323 Providence, RI $77,784 Cranston, RI $77,784

North Providence, RI $77,784 East Providence, RI $77,784 Riverside, RI $77,784 Rumford, RI $77,784 Smithfield, RI $77,784 Johnston, RI $77,784

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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$71,113

Average $77,821/year

$88,735

$5,926

Average $6,485/month

$7,395

$1,368

Average $1,497/week

$1,706

$34

Average $37/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,735	$7,395	$1,706	$43
Average	$77,821	$6,485	$1,497	$37
25th Percentile	$71,113	$5,926	$1,368	$34

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