PHP Developer
Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces. Evaluate code to ensure that it is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers and devices. Optimize website performance, scalability, and server-side code and processes. May develop website infrastructure and integrate websites with other computer applications.
At a Glance
PHP Developer earns an average of $86,250/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 3.2–3.6 years. Top skills: PHP (Scripting Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), MySQL.
$86,250/yr
Bachelor's degree
3.2–3.6 years
15
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Web Developers
Median Wage
$90,930/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+7.5%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (26)
PHP (Scripting Language)
JavaScript (Programming Language)
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
HyperText Markup Language (HTML)
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Asynchronous Javascript and XML (AJAX)
Application Programming Interface (API)
Relational Databases
JSON
Web Development
Scrum (Software Development)
Front End (Software Engineering)
Back End (Software Engineering)
Agile Methodology
Software Development
Git (Version Control System)
Scalability
Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Continuous Integration
Amazon Web Services
Web Applications
Model View Controller
Common Skills (4)
Communication
Information Technology
Detail Oriented
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
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