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PHP

#15

Server-side web development — powers a large share of the web

63 active listings+7 this week
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As of July 2026, PHP appears in 63 active job listings, ranking #15 of 16 tracked languages by demand; roles requiring it advertise a median salary of $78k ($57k–$90k).

Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.

Active listings

63

Currently indexed across all categories

Market rank

#15

Out of 16 tracked languages

Most hiring for

Senior

47 listings

Median salary

$78k

From 47 listings with pay data

12-week demand trend

Top roles hiring PHP

Full Stack Developer
33100%
Backend Engineer
2267%
DevOps Engineer
412%
AI Engineer
26%
Data Scientist
13%
Product Manager
13%

Seniority split

senior
47100%
mid
1634%

Companies actively hiring PHP developers

1LawnStarter11
2Spectrum It Recruitment Limited7
3Lemon.io6
4Rise Technical Recruitment4
5Substrakt2
6X-On Health2
7Innocraft2
8Smart Working Solutions2
9WE Talent2
10Humana2
11TOWA - the digital growth company2
12Opus Recruitment Solutions2

Salary range — PHP roles

25th pct

$57k

Median

$78k

75th pct

$90k

Annual USD · based on 47 listings with pay data · figures reflect midpoints of advertised ranges

Is PHP worth learning in 2026?

PHP appears in 63 active job listings tracked by this index, ranking #15 out of 16 languages by raw demand. Server-side web development — powers a large share of the web.

The highest-demand role is Full Stack Developer, followed by Backend Engineer. This reflects where PHP skills are most valued in the current market.

Roles requiring PHP show a median advertised salary of $78k annually, with the middle 50% ranging from $57k to $90k.

PHP job demand FAQ

Is PHP in demand in 2026?

PHP appears in 63 active job listings tracked by this index, ranking #15 of 16 languages by raw demand. Listings rose by 7 in the past week.

What jobs use PHP?

PHP is most commonly required for Full Stack Developer roles, followed by Backend Engineer and DevOps Engineer. These are the titles where PHP appears most across active listings.

How much do PHP developers earn?

Roles requiring PHP advertise a median salary of $78k, with the middle 50% between $57k and $90k, based on 47 listings with disclosed pay. Figures are midpoints of advertised ranges.

Related languages

Based on active job listings across data, backend, AI and web categories · Updated weekly