PHP Developers Salary in the United States

How much does a PHP Developers make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a PHP Developers in the United States is $96,991 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

However, a PHP Developers's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $111,932
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,957 to $104,812
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,732
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PHP Developers Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $104,812 $8,734 $2,016 $50
Average $96,991 $8,083 $1,865 $47
25th Percentile $87,957 $7,330 $1,691 $42
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Key Factors That Influence PHP Developers Salaries

A PHP Developers'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 Developers Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a PHP Developers'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): $92,256
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $92,949
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $94,336
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $97,796
  • Expert (over 8 years): $100,442
Levels Salary
Entry Level PHP Developers$92,256
Intermediate Level PHP Developers$92,949
Senior Level PHP Developers$94,336
Specialist Level PHP Developers$97,796
Expert Level PHP Developers$100,442
$92,256 0 yr
$92,949 < 2 yrs
$94,336 2-4 yrs
$97,796 5-8 yrs
$100,442 > 8 yrs
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How Do PHP Developers 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 Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $107,389.
  • California: $106,981.
  • Massachusetts: $105,556.

Top Paying Cities for PHP 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:

  • San Jose: $122,335
  • San Francisco: $121,132
  • Oakland: $118,446

What Skills Can Increase a PHP Developers's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 16.98% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Logistics (Mentioned in 1.92% Job Postings): In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
  • Administrative Support (Mentioned in 1.15% Job Postings): Administrative support means technical assistance, studies, surveys, or securing volunteers to assist the department in fulfilling its administrative responsibilities.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 16.98%
Logistics 1.92%
Administrative Support 1.15%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a PHP Developers's salary.
  • Acute Care: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Sense Of Urgency: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Acute Care
$101,841
5%
Flexibility
$100,871
4%
Sense Of Urgency
$99,901
3%
Innovation
$99,901
3%
Leadership
$99,901
3%
Upselling
$98,931
2%
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PHP Developers Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a PHP Developers'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

Salary Trends for PHP Developers

Salaries for a PHP Developers can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $101,060 in 2023 to around $100,550 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of PHP Developers salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of PHP Developers Over Time

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$101,291
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