What are the main factors that influence a PHP Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A PHP Engineer's salary?

A PHP Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Web Applications Developer I (0-2 years)earns $74,517, a PHP Engineer (2-4 years)earns $97,214, a Web Applications Developer III (4-7 years)earns $121,199, a Web Applications Developer IV (7+ years)earns $148,607, a Web Applications Development Manager (7+ years)earns $149,802,

What are the highest paying states for a PHP Engineer?

PHP Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for PHP Engineer roles are District of Columbia $104,581, California $104,184, Massachusetts $102,796. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of PHP Engineer roles make?

Salaries for PHP Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Senior PHP Software Engineer: $192,617; Lead PHP Developer: $170,643; Php Software Developer: $124,993; PHP Developers: $96,984; PHP Software Engineer: $85,476.

PHP Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a PHP Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a PHP Engineer in Rhode Island is $97,931 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $116,579
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,970 to $107,692
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,901

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PHP Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,692	$8,974	$2,071	$52
Average	$97,931	$8,161	$1,883	$47
25th Percentile	$87,970	$7,331	$1,692	$42

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Key Factors That Influence PHP Engineer Salaries

A PHP Engineer'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 Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a PHP Engineer'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): $74,517
Early Career (1-2 years): $97,214
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $121,199
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $148,607
Expert (over 8 years): $149,802

Levels	Salary
Web Appli... Level PHP Engineer	$74,517
PHP Engin... Level PHP Engineer	$97,214
Web Appli... Level PHP Engineer	$121,199
Web Appli... Level PHP Engineer	$148,607
Web Appli... Level PHP Engineer	$149,802

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How Do PHP Engineer 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 Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $104,581.
California: $104,184.
Massachusetts: $102,796.

District of Columbia $104,581 California $104,184 Massachusetts $102,796 Washington $102,418 New Jersey $102,380 Alaska $102,248 Connecticut $100,945 New York $100,416

Hawaii $98,725 Rhode Island $97,931 Maryland $97,393 Minnesota $96,656 Colorado $96,373 Illinois $96,278 Oregon $95,920 Delaware $95,655

New Hampshire $95,489 Virginia $95,117 Pennsylvania $94,030 Nevada $93,483 North Dakota $93,303 Michigan $93,020 Wisconsin $92,916 Vermont $92,708

Texas $92,132 Maine $92,094 Arizona $92,037 Ohio $91,971 Georgia $91,102 Indiana $90,668 Wyoming $90,583 Utah $90,451

Iowa $90,394 Kansas $89,941 Louisiana $89,808 North Carolina $89,761 Missouri $89,742 Florida $89,374 Montana $89,175 Nebraska $88,987

Kentucky $88,883 South Carolina $88,505 Tennessee $88,269 Idaho $88,174 New Mexico $87,485 Oklahoma $87,334 Alabama $86,776 South Dakota $85,841

Arkansas $85,331 West Virginia $85,057 Mississippi $84,235

Top Paying Cities for PHP Engineers

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:

Adamsville: $99,537
Albion: $97,884
Ashaway: $99,915

Adamsville, RI $99,537 Albion, RI $97,884 Ashaway, RI $99,915 Barrington, RI $97,884 Block Island, RI $99,396 Bradford, RI $99,849 Bristol, RI $97,790 Carolina, RI $99,037

Charlestown, RI $99,140 Chepachet, RI $97,695 Clayville, RI $97,790 Coventry, RI $97,695 West Greenwich, RI $97,629 East Greenwich, RI $97,761 Exeter, RI $99,849 Fiskeville, RI $97,884

Forestdale, RI $97,790 Foster, RI $97,629 Glendale, RI $97,629 Greene, RI $98,725 Greenville, RI $97,884 Harmony, RI $97,856 Harrisville, RI $97,695 Hope, RI $97,884

Hope Valley, RI $99,915 Hopkinton, RI $99,943 Jamestown, RI $98,942 Kenyon, RI $99,821 Little Compton, RI $99,499 Manville, RI $97,884 Mapleville, RI $97,629 Newport, RI $98,961

Middletown, RI $99,377 North Kingstown, RI $97,601 North Scituate, RI $97,856 Oakland, RI $97,724 Pascoag, RI $97,667 Pawtucket, RI $97,884 Central Falls, RI $97,884 Cumberland, RI $97,884

Lincoln, RI $97,884 Portsmouth, RI $98,564 Prudence Island, RI $97,695 Rockville, RI $99,943 Saunderstown, RI $98,999 Shannock, RI $99,792 Slatersville, RI $97,790 Slocum, RI $98,999

Tiverton, RI $99,566 Wakefield, RI $98,895 Kingston, RI $98,914 Narragansett, RI $98,933 Peace Dale, RI $98,895 Warren, RI $97,856 Warwick, RI $97,884 Westerly, RI $99,972

West Kingston, RI $98,970 West Warwick, RI $97,884 Wood River Junction, RI $99,849 Woonsocket, RI $97,790 North Smithfield, RI $97,856 Wyoming, RI $99,821 Providence, RI $97,884 Cranston, RI $97,884

North Providence, RI $97,884 East Providence, RI $97,884 Riverside, RI $97,884 Rumford, RI $97,884 Smithfield, RI $97,884 Johnston, RI $97,884

PHP Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a PHP Engineer'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.

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$87,970

Average $97,931/year

$107,692

$7,331

Average $8,161/month

$8,974

$1,692

Average $1,883/week

$2,071

$42

Average $47/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,692	$8,974	$2,071	$52
Average	$97,931	$8,161	$1,883	$47
25th Percentile	$87,970	$7,331	$1,692	$42

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