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PHP

#15

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

47 active listings+1 this week
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As of September 2026, PHP appears in 47 active job listings, ranking #15 of 16 tracked languages by demand; roles requiring it advertise a median salary of $90k ($70k–$112k).

Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.

Active listings

47

Currently indexed across all categories

Market rank

#15

Out of 16 tracked languages

Most hiring for

Mid

23 listings

Median salary

$90k

From 15 listings with pay data

12-week demand trend

Top roles hiring PHP

Full Stack Developer
27100%
Backend Engineer
933%
Data Engineer
415%
QA Engineer
311%
Security Engineer
27%
DevOps Engineer
14%
Cloud Architect
14%

Seniority split

mid
23100%
senior
23100%
entry
14%

Companies actively hiring PHP developers

1LawnStarter6
2Lemon.io3
3datadog3
4X-On Health2
5jetbrains2
6Canonical Ltd.2
7Develop2
8stripe1
9David Hooper Home Limited1
10VREY1
11GG Tech Global1
12Vrey1

Salary range — PHP roles

25th pct

$70k

Median

$90k

75th pct

$112k

Annual USD · based on 15 listings with pay data · figures reflect midpoints of advertised ranges

Is PHP worth learning in 2026?

PHP appears in 47 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 $90k annually, with the middle 50% ranging from $70k to $112k.

PHP job demand FAQ

Is PHP in demand in 2026?

PHP appears in 47 active job listings tracked by this index, ranking #15 of 16 languages by raw demand. Listings rose by 1 in the past week.

What jobs use PHP?

PHP is most commonly required for Full Stack Developer roles, followed by Backend Engineer and Data 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 $90k, with the middle 50% between $70k and $112k, based on 15 listings with disclosed pay. Figures are midpoints of advertised ranges.

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