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 $76,535 for beginners, reaching about $79,760 at mid-level, and approach $80,566 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 Rhode Island

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a PHP Web Developer in Rhode Island is $77,824 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): $98,776
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,128 to $88,791
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,031

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PHP Web Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,791	$7,399	$1,708	$43
Average	$77,824	$6,485	$1,497	$37
25th Percentile	$71,128	$5,927	$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): $76,535
Early Career (1-2 years): $77,341
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $79,760
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $80,244
Expert (over 8 years): $80,566

Levels	Salary
Entry Level PHP Web Developer	$76,535
Intermediate Level PHP Web Developer	$77,341
Senior Level PHP Web Developer	$79,760
Specialist Level PHP Web Developer	$80,244
Expert Level PHP Web Developer	$80,566

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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:

Adamsville: $79,100
Albion: $77,787
Ashaway: $79,401

Adamsville, RI $79,100 Albion, RI $77,787 Ashaway, RI $79,401 Barrington, RI $77,787 Block Island, RI $78,988 Bradford, RI $79,348 Bristol, RI $77,712 Carolina, RI $78,703

Charlestown, RI $78,785 Chepachet, RI $77,637 Clayville, RI $77,712 Coventry, RI $77,637 West Greenwich, RI $77,584 East Greenwich, RI $77,689 Exeter, RI $79,348 Fiskeville, RI $77,787

Forestdale, RI $77,712 Foster, RI $77,584 Glendale, RI $77,584 Greene, RI $78,455 Greenville, RI $77,787 Harmony, RI $77,764 Harrisville, RI $77,637 Hope, RI $77,787

Hope Valley, RI $79,401 Hopkinton, RI $79,423 Jamestown, RI $78,628 Kenyon, RI $79,326 Little Compton, RI $79,070 Manville, RI $77,787 Mapleville, RI $77,584 Newport, RI $78,643

Middletown, RI $78,973 North Kingstown, RI $77,562 North Scituate, RI $77,764 Oakland, RI $77,659 Pascoag, RI $77,614 Pawtucket, RI $77,787 Central Falls, RI $77,787 Cumberland, RI $77,787

Lincoln, RI $77,787 Portsmouth, RI $78,327 Prudence Island, RI $77,637 Rockville, RI $79,423 Saunderstown, RI $78,673 Shannock, RI $79,303 Slatersville, RI $77,712 Slocum, RI $78,673

Tiverton, RI $79,123 Wakefield, RI $78,590 Kingston, RI $78,605 Narragansett, RI $78,620 Peace Dale, RI $78,590 Warren, RI $77,764 Warwick, RI $77,787 Westerly, RI $79,446

West Kingston, RI $78,650 West Warwick, RI $77,787 Wood River Junction, RI $79,348 Woonsocket, RI $77,712 North Smithfield, RI $77,764 Wyoming, RI $79,326 Providence, RI $77,787 Cranston, RI $77,787

North Providence, RI $77,787 East Providence, RI $77,787 Riverside, RI $77,787 Rumford, RI $77,787 Smithfield, RI $77,787 Johnston, RI $77,787

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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$71,128

Average $77,824/year

$88,791

$5,927

Average $6,485/month

$7,399

$1,368

Average $1,497/week

$1,708

$34

Average $37/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,791	$7,399	$1,708	$43
Average	$77,824	$6,485	$1,497	$37
25th Percentile	$71,128	$5,927	$1,368	$34

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