What are the main factors that influence a Backend Applications Developer Director's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Backend Applications Developer Director?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Backend Applications Developer Director roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Backend Applications Developer Director's salary?

A Backend Applications Developer Director's salary grows with experience: a Backend Applications Developer V (7-10 years)earns $156,570, a Backend Applications Developer Supervisor (10+ years)earns $144,467, a Backend Applications Developer Manager (10+ years)earns $158,343, a Backend Applications Developer Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $189,981, a Backend Applications Developer Director (10+ years)earns $206,521,

What are the highest paying states for a Backend Applications Developer Director?

Backend Applications Developer Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Backend Applications Developer Director roles are District of Columbia $220,600, California $219,800, Massachusetts $216,800. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Backend Applications Developer Director roles make?

Salaries for Backend Applications Developer Director level roles vary by specialization: Backend Development Director: $199,191; Backend Applications Developer Senior Manager: $183,300; Backend Applications Developer Manager: $152,800; Backend Development Manager: $152,723; Backend Applications Developer V: $151,100.

Backend Applications Developer Director Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Backend Applications Developer Director make in Rhode Island?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Backend Applications Developer Director in Rhode Island is $206,600 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $99.

However, a Backend Applications Developer Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $236,212
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $188,100 to $222,100
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $171,257

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Backend Applications Developer Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$222,100	$18,508	$4,271	$107
Average	$206,600	$17,217	$3,973	$99
25th Percentile	$188,100	$15,675	$3,617	$90

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Key Factors That Influence Backend Applications Developer Director Salaries

A Backend Applications Developer Director's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Backend Applications Developer Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Backend Applications Developer Director's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Backend Applications Developer V (7-10 years): $156,570
Backend Applications Developer Supervisor (10+ years): $144,467
Backend Applications Developer Manager (10+ years): $158,343
Backend Applications Developer Senior Manager (10+ years): $189,981
Backend Applications Developer Director (10+ years): $206,521

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Backend Applications Developer V	7-10 years	$156,570
Backend Applications Developer Supervisor	10+ years	$144,467
Backend Applications Developer Manager	10+ years	$158,343
Backend Applications Developer Senior Manager	10+ years	$189,981
Backend Applications Developer Director	10+ years	$206,521

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How Do Backend Applications Developer Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Backend Applications Developer Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $220,600.
California: $219,800.
Massachusetts: $216,800.

District of Columbia $220,600 California $219,800 Massachusetts $216,800 Washington $216,000 New Jersey $216,000 Alaska $215,700 Connecticut $212,900 New York $211,800

Hawaii $208,200 Rhode Island $206,600 Maryland $205,400 Minnesota $203,900 Colorado $203,300 Illinois $203,100 Oregon $202,300 Delaware $201,800

New Hampshire $201,400 Virginia $200,600 Pennsylvania $198,300 Nevada $197,200 North Dakota $196,800 Michigan $196,200 Wisconsin $196,000 Vermont $195,600

Maine $194,300 Texas $194,300 Arizona $194,100 Ohio $194,000 Georgia $192,200 Indiana $191,300 Wyoming $191,100 Utah $190,800

Iowa $190,700 Kansas $189,700 Louisiana $189,400 Missouri $189,300 North Carolina $189,300 Florida $188,500 Montana $188,100 Nebraska $187,700

Kentucky $187,500 South Carolina $186,700 Tennessee $186,200 Idaho $186,000 New Mexico $184,500 Oklahoma $184,200 Alabama $183,000 South Dakota $181,100

Arkansas $180,000 West Virginia $179,400 Mississippi $177,700

Top Paying Cities for Backend Applications Developer Directors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $209,200
Albion: $207,400
Ashaway: $208,800

Adamsville, RI $209,200 Albion, RI $207,400 Ashaway, RI $208,800 Barrington, RI $206,800 Block Island, RI $208,000 Bradford, RI $208,600 Bristol, RI $207,600 Carolina, RI $208,300

Charlestown, RI $208,400 Chepachet, RI $207,900 Clayville, RI $207,400 Coventry, RI $207,400 West Greenwich, RI $207,900 East Greenwich, RI $207,200 Exeter, RI $207,900 Fiskeville, RI $206,800

Forestdale, RI $208,400 Foster, RI $207,800 Glendale, RI $208,400 Greene, RI $208,100 Greenville, RI $206,900 Harmony, RI $207,200 Harrisville, RI $208,400 Hope, RI $207,000

Hope Valley, RI $208,600 Hopkinton, RI $208,800 Jamestown, RI $208,200 Kenyon, RI $208,300 Little Compton, RI $209,100 Manville, RI $207,700 Mapleville, RI $208,000 Newport, RI $208,400

Middletown, RI $208,500 North Kingstown, RI $207,600 North Scituate, RI $207,200 Oakland, RI $208,200 Pascoag, RI $208,500 Pawtucket, RI $206,500 Central Falls, RI $206,600 Cumberland, RI $207,800

Lincoln, RI $206,800 Portsmouth, RI $208,300 Prudence Island, RI $207,900 Rockville, RI $208,800 Saunderstown, RI $208,000 Shannock, RI $208,300 Slatersville, RI $208,400 Slocum, RI $208,000

Tiverton, RI $209,000 Wakefield, RI $208,200 Kingston, RI $208,100 Narragansett, RI $208,300 Peace Dale, RI $208,200 Warren, RI $207,400 Warwick, RI $206,800 Westerly, RI $208,800

West Kingston, RI $208,200 West Warwick, RI $207,000 Wood River Junction, RI $208,500 Woonsocket, RI $208,400 North Smithfield, RI $208,000 Wyoming, RI $208,300 Providence, RI $206,500 Cranston, RI $206,500

North Providence, RI $206,500 East Providence, RI $206,500 Riverside, RI $206,600 Rumford, RI $206,500 Smithfield, RI $206,900 Johnston, RI $206,600

Backend Applications Developer Director Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Backend Applications Developer Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $231,277. While startup companies pay approximate $195,655.

Backend Applications Developer Director Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$195,655
Growth Stage	51~500	$206,928
Established	501~5000	$223,339
Enterprise	5000+	$231,277

Backend Applications Developer Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Backend Applications Developer Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Backend Applications Developer Director positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Backend Applications Developer Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Backend Applications Developer Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$247,920	$119.0	20%
Internet	$247,920	$119.0	20%
Software & Networking	$247,920	$119.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$237,590	$114.0	15%
Biotechnology	$227,260	$109.0	10%

Backend Applications Developer Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Backend Applications Developer Director's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$188,100

Average $206,600/year

$222,100

$15,675

Average $17,217/month

$18,508

$3,617

Average $3,973/week

$4,271

$90

Average $99/hour

$107

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$222,100	$18,508	$4,271	$107
Average	$206,600	$17,217	$3,973	$99
25th Percentile	$188,100	$15,675	$3,617	$90

Backend Applications Developer Director Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Backend Applications Developer Director, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the VP of Software Research and Design Architecture role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $271,900 - a projected growth of 32% over your current level.

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