How much does a PHP Software Programmer make in Boston, MA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a PHP Software Programmer in Boston, MA is $77,706. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $64,730 to a high of $89,008, with most professionals earning between $70,914 and $83,622.

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PHP Software Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile PHP Software Programmer Salary $64,730 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile PHP Software Programmer Salary $70,914 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile PHP Software Programmer Salary $77,706 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile PHP Software Programmer Salary $83,622 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile PHP Software Programmer Salary $89,008 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
25% $70,914 10% $64,730 90% $89,008 75% $83,622 $77,706 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a PHP Software Programmer ?

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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  1. This Job:

    PHP Software Programmer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Web Software Developer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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