As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PHP Software Programmer in Tuscaloosa, AL is $64,498, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,240 weekly, or $5,375 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 Tuscaloosa, AL vary widely, spanning from $54,147 to $81,786. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($59,080) and 75th percentile ($73,547), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,786 per year. This $14,467 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, Tuscaloosa PHP Software Programmer often earn 0.6% lower than national averages. However, Tuscaloosa currently ranks 667 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 $54,147 Tuscaloosa, AL January 01, 2026
25th Percentile PHP Software Programmer Salary $59,080 Tuscaloosa, AL January 01, 2026
50th Percentile PHP Software Programmer Salary $64,498 Tuscaloosa, AL January 01, 2026
75th Percentile PHP Software Programmer Salary $73,547 Tuscaloosa, AL January 01, 2026
90th Percentile PHP Software Programmer Salary $81,786 Tuscaloosa, AL January 01, 2026
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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 Tuscaloosa, AL. The base salary for PHP Software Programmer ranges from $59,080 to $73,547 with the average base salary of $64,498. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,821 to $80,589 with the average total cash compensation of $72,977.

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About Tuscaloosa, Alabama    Tuscaloosa (/tʌskəˈluːsə/ TUS-kə-LOO-sə) is a city in and the seat of Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama (in the southeastern United States). L....More

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