What are the main factors that influence an Applications Developer's salary?

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

How does experience change an Applications Developer's salary?

An Applications Developer's salary grows with experience: starting around $76,535 for beginners, reaching about $78,389 at mid-level, and approach $78,841 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Applications Developer?

Applications Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Applications Developer roles are District of Columbia $82,552, California $82,239, Massachusetts $81,143. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Applications Developer roles make?

Salaries for Applications Developer level roles vary by specialization: Lead Applications Developer: $158,573; Java Applications Senior Developer: $128,300; Senior Applications Developer: $126,440; IT Applications Developer: $126,325; Applications Software Developer: $118,749.

Applications Developer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Applications Developer make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Applications Developer in Rhode Island is $77,303 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,057
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,991 to $83,456
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,064

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Applications Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,456	$6,955	$1,605	$40
Average	$77,303	$6,442	$1,487	$37
25th Percentile	$72,991	$6,083	$1,404	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Applications Developer Salaries

An Applications Developer'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 Applications Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Applications Developer'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $76,535
Early Career (1-2 years): $77,032
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $78,389
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $78,660
Expert (over 8 years): $78,841

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Applications Developer	$76,535
Intermediate Level Applications Developer	$77,032
Senior Level Applications Developer	$78,389
Specialist Level Applications Developer	$78,660
Expert Level Applications Developer	$78,841

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How Do Applications Developer 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 Applications Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $82,552.
California: $82,239.
Massachusetts: $81,143.

District of Columbia $82,552 California $82,239 Massachusetts $81,143 Washington $80,845 New Jersey $80,815 Alaska $80,711 Connecticut $79,682 New York $79,264

Hawaii $77,930 Rhode Island $77,303 Maryland $76,878 Minnesota $76,297 Colorado $76,073 Illinois $75,998 Oregon $75,715 Delaware $75,506

New Hampshire $75,375 Virginia $75,081 Pennsylvania $74,224 Nevada $73,792 North Dakota $73,650 Michigan $73,426 Wisconsin $73,344 Vermont $73,180

Texas $72,725 Maine $72,696 Arizona $72,651 Ohio $72,599 Georgia $71,913 Indiana $71,570 Wyoming $71,503 Utah $71,398

Iowa $71,353 Kansas $70,996 Louisiana $70,891 North Carolina $70,854 Missouri $70,839 Florida $70,548 Montana $70,392 Nebraska $70,243

Kentucky $70,160 South Carolina $69,862 Tennessee $69,676 Idaho $69,601 New Mexico $69,057 Oklahoma $68,938 Alabama $68,498 South Dakota $67,760

Arkansas $67,357 West Virginia $67,141 Mississippi $66,492

Top Paying Cities for Applications Developers

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: $78,571
Albion: $77,266
Ashaway: $78,869

Adamsville, RI $78,571 Albion, RI $77,266 Ashaway, RI $78,869 Barrington, RI $77,266 Block Island, RI $78,459 Bradford, RI $78,817 Bristol, RI $77,191 Carolina, RI $78,176

Charlestown, RI $78,258 Chepachet, RI $77,117 Clayville, RI $77,191 Coventry, RI $77,117 West Greenwich, RI $77,065 East Greenwich, RI $77,169 Exeter, RI $78,817 Fiskeville, RI $77,266

Forestdale, RI $77,191 Foster, RI $77,065 Glendale, RI $77,065 Greene, RI $77,930 Greenville, RI $77,266 Harmony, RI $77,244 Harrisville, RI $77,117 Hope, RI $77,266

Hope Valley, RI $78,869 Hopkinton, RI $78,891 Jamestown, RI $78,101 Kenyon, RI $78,794 Little Compton, RI $78,541 Manville, RI $77,266 Mapleville, RI $77,065 Newport, RI $78,116

Middletown, RI $78,444 North Kingstown, RI $77,042 North Scituate, RI $77,244 Oakland, RI $77,139 Pascoag, RI $77,095 Pawtucket, RI $77,266 Central Falls, RI $77,266 Cumberland, RI $77,266

Lincoln, RI $77,266 Portsmouth, RI $77,803 Prudence Island, RI $77,117 Rockville, RI $78,891 Saunderstown, RI $78,146 Shannock, RI $78,772 Slatersville, RI $77,191 Slocum, RI $78,146

Tiverton, RI $78,593 Wakefield, RI $78,064 Kingston, RI $78,079 Narragansett, RI $78,094 Peace Dale, RI $78,064 Warren, RI $77,244 Warwick, RI $77,266 Westerly, RI $78,914

West Kingston, RI $78,123 West Warwick, RI $77,266 Wood River Junction, RI $78,817 Woonsocket, RI $77,191 North Smithfield, RI $77,244 Wyoming, RI $78,794 Providence, RI $77,266 Cranston, RI $77,266

North Providence, RI $77,266 East Providence, RI $77,266 Riverside, RI $77,266 Rumford, RI $77,266 Smithfield, RI $77,266 Johnston, RI $77,266

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

Understanding how an Applications Developer'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$72,991

Average $77,303/year

$83,456

$6,083

Average $6,442/month

$6,955

$1,404

Average $1,487/week

$1,605

$35

Average $37/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,456	$6,955	$1,605	$40
Average	$77,303	$6,442	$1,487	$37
25th Percentile	$72,991	$6,083	$1,404	$35

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