Upwork PHP jobs: what clients really pay and when to apply
We read 32,375 PHP jobs posted on Upwork in the last 12 months, out of 1,587,735 Upwork jobs we track. Here is what they show about pay, timing and which clients actually hire.
- $22/hrmedian offer on new PHP jobs
- $16/hrwhat the same clients paid before
- 5 in 10jobs end in a hire (clients who hired before)
- 19%already have invites out minutes after posting
What do PHP clients really pay on Upwork?
They advertise $22/hr. They actually paid $16/hr on average before.
- $22/hroffered on new jobs
- $16/hrthese clients paid before
When do PHP jobs get posted most on Upwork?
Most PHP jobs post Mon–Wed, 4–7pm UTC.
- Mon–Wedbusiest days to post
- 24%posted 11pm–7am UTC
How often do PHP clients actually hire on Upwork?
PHP clients who've hired before hire on 5 in 10 of their jobs. The rest end with no hire.
- 5 in 10jobs end in a hire, from clients who hired before
- 39%from clients who never hired anyone
How many PHP jobs already have someone picked on Upwork?
19% of PHP jobs already had invites out when we saw them, minutes after posting.
- 19%already had invites out
- 6%already interviewing
How many PHP clients haven't verified payment on Upwork?
42% of PHP jobs come from clients with no verified payment method.
- 42%from clients with no verified payment
- 65%of those never hired anyone
Do “Expert” PHP jobs pay expert rates on Upwork?
13% of “Expert” PHP jobs pay under $15/hr.
- 13%of Expert jobs pay under $15/hr
- $30/hrmedian Expert offer
Which country pays PHP freelancers the most on Upwork?
Colombia pays PHP freelancers the most, at $36/hr.
- $36/hrColombia pays the most
- $30/hrUkraine is 2nd
Is PHP growing or dying on Upwork?
PHP jobs are down 14% vs the 3 months before.
- -14%change vs the previous 3 months
- $25/hrmedian hourly offer
Recent PHP jobs on Upwork
The newest PHP jobs we saw. Good ones get invites within minutes, so open them fast.
- Proptech Developer for Server Migration$5 fixed · Nigeria · New client · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- TikTok Shop and Creator Manager$12–40/hr · United States · Spent $465k · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Moodle phase wise developmentHourly · India · Spent $55 · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Web Development in India$10–25/hr · India · New client · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Rebuild Website on GHL$15–25/hr · Canada · Spent $363 · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Senior Full-Stack Developer for CRM & SaaS Platform Enhancements (React, JavaScript, PHP, Laravel)$25–47/hr · Latvia · Spent $39k · 15 to 20 proposals · Oct 22
- Dropshipping Store PartnerHourly · United States · Spent $8.4k · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
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- How much do PHP jobs pay on Upwork?
- New PHP jobs on Upwork offer $22/hr (median). The same clients paid $16/hr on average on their past jobs. The median hourly offer over the last 3 months is $25/hr.
- When is the best time to apply for PHP jobs on Upwork?
- Most PHP jobs post Mon–Wed, 4–7pm UTC. Apply fast: 19% of PHP jobs already have invites out minutes after posting.
- Do PHP clients on Upwork actually hire?
- PHP clients who've hired before hire on 5 in 10 of their jobs. The rest end with no hire.
- How many PHP jobs on Upwork are risky?
- 42% of PHP jobs come from clients with no verified payment method. Check that a client's payment is verified before you spend Connects.
- Do Expert-level PHP jobs pay more?
- 13% of “Expert” PHP jobs pay under $15/hr.
- Which country pays PHP freelancers the most on Upwork?
- Colombia pays PHP freelancers the most, at $36/hr.
- Is PHP growing or dying on Upwork?
- PHP jobs are down 14% vs the 3 months before.
- Where do these PHP numbers come from?
- From 32,375 PHP jobs posted on Upwork in the last 12 months, part of the 1,587,735 jobs Upwork X-Ray has tracked since July 2025. New jobs arrive every minute and the numbers update every few hours. Upwork X-Ray is free and not affiliated with Upwork.