How Much Does a PHP Software Programmer Make in Aurora, IL ? (2026 Salary Guide)

PHP Software Programmer Salary in Aurora, IL

As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PHP Software Programmer in Aurora, IL is $71,538, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,376 weekly, or $5,962 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for PHP Software Programmer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for PHP Software Programmer in Aurora, IL vary widely, spanning from $60,028 to $90,619. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,513) and 75th percentile ($81,526), while top earners (90th percentile) make $90,619 per year. This $16,013 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or SQL, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Aurora PHP Software Programmer often earn 0.6% higher than national averages. However, Aurora currently ranks 291 statewide for PHP Software Programmer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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10th Percentile PHP Software Programmer Salary $60,028 Aurora, IL March 01, 2026
25th Percentile PHP Software Programmer Salary $65,513 Aurora, IL March 01, 2026
50th Percentile PHP Software Programmer Salary $71,538 Aurora, IL March 01, 2026
75th Percentile PHP Software Programmer Salary $81,526 Aurora, IL March 01, 2026
90th Percentile PHP Software Programmer Salary $90,619 Aurora, IL March 01, 2026
25% $65,513 10% $60,028 90% $90,619 75% $81,526 $71,538 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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A programmer, developer ("dev"), coder, or software engineer is a person who creates computer software. The term computer programmer can refer to a specialist in one area of computers, or to a generalist who writes code for many kinds of software. One who practices, or professes, a formal approach to programming may also be known as a programmer analyst. On the other hand, "code monkey" is a derogatory term for a programmer who simply writes code without any involvement in the design or specifications. A programmer's primary computer language (Assembly, COBOL, C, C++, C#, Java, Lisp, Python, ...

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    PHP Software Programmer

    0 - 2 years experience
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About Aurora, Illinois    Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, is a city in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located primarily in DuPage and Kan....More

Aurora, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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