As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PHP Software Programmer in Joliet, IL is $70,659, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,359 weekly, or $5,888 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 Joliet, IL vary widely, spanning from $59,290 to $89,506. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($64,708) and 75th percentile ($80,524), while top earners (90th percentile) make $89,506 per year. This $15,816 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, Joliet PHP Software Programmer often earn 0.6% higher than national averages. However, Joliet currently ranks 310 statewide for PHP Software Programmer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
PHP Software Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile PHP Software Programmer Salary $59,290 Joliet, IL March 01, 2026
25th Percentile PHP Software Programmer Salary $64,708 Joliet, IL March 01, 2026
50th Percentile PHP Software Programmer Salary $70,659 Joliet, IL March 01, 2026
75th Percentile PHP Software Programmer Salary $80,524 Joliet, IL March 01, 2026
90th Percentile PHP Software Programmer Salary $89,506 Joliet, IL March 01, 2026
25% $64,708 10% $59,290 90% $89,506 75% $80,524 $70,659 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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    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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of PHP Software Programmer in Joliet, IL. The base salary for PHP Software Programmer ranges from $64,708 to $80,524 with the average base salary of $70,659. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,599 to $88,766 with the average total cash compensation of $80,378.

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About Joliet, Illinois    Joliet is located at 41°31′14″N 88°09′02″W / 41.52056°N 88.15056°W / 41.52056; -88.15056 (41.5204200, -88.1505261). According to the 2010 census, J....More

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