PHP Developer salary in the UK

PHP Engineers working in the UK earn normally around 52,500 GBP per year and most of the PHP salaries are between 32,500 GBP and 67,500 GBP per year.

If you earn less than 32,500 GBP then it might be the time to speak with your boss to get a raise or to look for a new PHP Developer job in the UK.

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average PHP Developer salary in the UK
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top 10% of market67,500 GBP
top 25% of market57,500 GBP
average salary51,300 GBP
median salary52,500 GBP
bottom 25% of market40,000 GBP
bottom 10% of market32,500 GBP

Average and median PHP Engineer salary in the UK

The average salary for PHP Developers in the UK is 51,300 GBP per year, while the median salary is 52,500 GBP per year - where does the difference between average and median come from?

The average salary is calculated as the sum of all salaries divided by the number of them. The median salary is the one that the typical PHP Developer earns, which means, exactly 50% earn more than 52,500 GBP and 50% earn less than this.

The difference occurs because often there are a few very high outlier salaries, which drag the average salary value up. Therefore, if you compare your salary to the market, it is better to look at the median value.

PHP Developer compensation statistics and percentiles in the UK

The top 25% best earning PHP Developers earn more than 57,500 GBP per year and the top 10% reach over 67,500 GBP, which is quite a nice compensation and something to strive for.

At the same time, 25% of the lowest earning PHP Engineers earn less than 40,000 GBP per year and 10% earn less than 32,500 GBP.

PHP Developer salaries in different cities in the UK

You have to be aware that the salaries for PHP Developers can vary a lot in different cities. This page shows the salaries in the UK, but you can select a different city below:

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Where does the salary data come from?

The salary statistic data is based on over 1750 jobs with salary ranges which have been published on our job board so far. For each job posting the salary information was provided directly by the hiring company.

What is the average PHP Engineer salary in the UK?

The average salary for PHP Developer in the UK is 51,300 GBP per year, while the median salary is 52,500 GBP per year.

How much does a PHP Developer earn in the UK?

PHP Engineers in the UK can earn between 32,500 GBP and 67,500 GBP per year. You can find PHP Developer salaries here.

What is the highest salary for a PHP Developer in the UK?

The highest salary is 92,500 GBP per year. Best paying PHP Developer jobs in the UK can be found here.

What is the lowest salary for a PHP Developer in the UK?

The lowest salary for a PHP Developer in the UK is 22,500 GBP, but if you don't have work experience you might also consider an unpaid internship.