What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Freelance Php Developer?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Freelance Php Developer jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is California City, CA (22.6% above average), followed by Berkeley, CA and Atherton, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage California City, CA $125,103 $10,425 $2,405 $60.15 Berkeley, CA $124,898 $10,408 $2,401 $60.05 Atherton, CA $123,628 $10,302 $2,377 $59.44 Sitka, AK $122,883 $10,240 $2,363 $59.08 Cupertino, CA $121,726 $10,143 $2,340 $58.52 Sunnyvale, CA $121,356 $10,113 $2,333 $58.34 Mountain View, CA $120,333 $10,027 $2,314 $57.85 San Francisco, CA $120,179 $10,014 $2,311 $57.78 Santa Clara, CA $119,798 $9,983 $2,303 $57.60 San Jose, CA $119,548 $9,962 $2,299 $57.48

Freelance Php Developer

Freelance Php Developer Salary

Q: How much does a Freelance Php Developer make?

The average annual pay for a freelance php developer in the United States is $102,005 a year — that works out to approximately $49.04 an hour. The middle 80% of Freelance Php Developers earn between $64,500 (10th percentile) and $131,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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Freelance Php Developer Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$102,005

Columbus

Ohio

$98,526

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How much does a Freelance Php Developer make?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average annual pay for a Freelance Php Developer in the United States is $102,005 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $49.04 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,961/week or $8,500/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $149,000 and as low as $38,000, the majority of Freelance Php Developer salaries currently range between $83,000 (25th percentile) to $115,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $131,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Freelance Php Developer varies greatly (by as much as 32500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Freelance Php Developer in your area makes on average $98,526 per year, or $3,479 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $102,005. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Freelance Php Developer salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Freelance Php Developer jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Freelance Php Developer Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Freelance Php Developer job is above the national average. Topping the list is California City, CA, , with Berkeley, CA, and Atherton, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Atherton, CA, beats the national average by $21,623 (21.2%), and California City, CA, furthers that trend with another $23,098 (22.6%) above the $102,005 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Freelance Php Developer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between California City, CA, and San Jose, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Freelance Php Developer role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
California City, CA	$125,103	$10,425	$2,405	$60.15
Berkeley, CA	$124,898	$10,408	$2,401	$60.05
Atherton, CA	$123,628	$10,302	$2,377	$59.44
Sitka, AK	$122,883	$10,240	$2,363	$59.08
Cupertino, CA	$121,726	$10,143	$2,340	$58.52
Sunnyvale, CA	$121,356	$10,113	$2,333	$58.34
Mountain View, CA	$120,333	$10,027	$2,314	$57.85
San Francisco, CA	$120,179	$10,014	$2,311	$57.78
Santa Clara, CA	$119,798	$9,983	$2,303	$57.60
San Jose, CA	$119,548	$9,962	$2,299	$57.48

What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Freelance Php Developer Jobs in the U.S.

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