What are the main factors that influence a Lead Developer's salary?

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

How does experience change a Lead Developer's salary?

A Lead Developer's salary grows with experience: starting around $152,848 for beginners, reaching about $155,598 at mid-level, and approach $160,926 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Developer?

Lead Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Developer roles are District of Columbia $169,749, California $169,105, Massachusetts $166,852. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Developer roles make?

Salaries for Lead Developer level roles vary by specialization: Lead PHP Developer: $170,639; Lead Applications Developer: $158,573; Lead Application Developer: $157,728; Lead Python Developer: $141,984; Lead Software Developer: $139,743.

Lead Developer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Lead Developer make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Developer in Rhode Island is $158,956 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $76.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $180,279
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $145,235 to $170,117
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $132,743

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Lead Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$170,117	$14,176	$3,271	$82
Average	$158,956	$13,246	$3,057	$76
25th Percentile	$145,235	$12,103	$2,793	$70

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Developer Salaries

A Lead 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 Lead Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead 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): $152,848
Early Career (1-2 years): $153,483
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $155,598
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $158,136
Expert (over 8 years): $160,926

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Lead Developer	$152,848
Intermediate Level Lead Developer	$153,483
Senior Level Lead Developer	$155,598
Specialist Level Lead Developer	$158,136
Expert Level Lead Developer	$160,926

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

District of Columbia: $169,749.
California: $169,105.
Massachusetts: $166,852.

District of Columbia $169,749 California $169,105 Massachusetts $166,852 Washington $166,238 New Jersey $166,177 Alaska $165,962 Connecticut $163,847 New York $162,988

Hawaii $160,244 Rhode Island $158,956 Maryland $158,082 Minnesota $156,886 Colorado $156,426 Illinois $156,273 Oregon $155,690 Delaware $155,261

New Hampshire $154,991 Virginia $154,387 Pennsylvania $152,624 Nevada $151,735 North Dakota $151,444 Michigan $150,984 Wisconsin $150,815 Vermont $150,478

Texas $149,542 Maine $149,481 Arizona $149,389 Ohio $149,282 Georgia $147,871 Indiana $147,166 Wyoming $147,028 Utah $146,813

Iowa $146,721 Kansas $145,986 Louisiana $145,771 North Carolina $145,694 Missouri $145,664 Florida $145,066 Montana $144,744 Nebraska $144,437

Kentucky $144,268 South Carolina $143,655 Tennessee $143,272 Idaho $143,119 New Mexico $141,999 Oklahoma $141,754 Alabama $140,850 South Dakota $139,332

Arkansas $138,504 West Virginia $138,059 Mississippi $136,725

Top Paying Cities for Lead 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: $161,562
Albion: $158,879
Ashaway: $162,176

Adamsville, RI $161,562 Albion, RI $158,879 Ashaway, RI $162,176 Barrington, RI $158,879 Block Island, RI $161,332 Bradford, RI $162,068 Bristol, RI $158,726 Carolina, RI $160,750

Charlestown, RI $160,918 Chepachet, RI $158,573 Clayville, RI $158,726 Coventry, RI $158,573 West Greenwich, RI $158,465 East Greenwich, RI $158,680 Exeter, RI $162,068 Fiskeville, RI $158,879

Forestdale, RI $158,726 Foster, RI $158,465 Glendale, RI $158,465 Greene, RI $160,244 Greenville, RI $158,879 Harmony, RI $158,833 Harrisville, RI $158,573 Hope, RI $158,879

Hope Valley, RI $162,176 Hopkinton, RI $162,222 Jamestown, RI $160,596 Kenyon, RI $162,022 Little Compton, RI $161,501 Manville, RI $158,879 Mapleville, RI $158,465 Newport, RI $160,627

Middletown, RI $161,302 North Kingstown, RI $158,419 North Scituate, RI $158,833 Oakland, RI $158,619 Pascoag, RI $158,527 Pawtucket, RI $158,879 Central Falls, RI $158,879 Cumberland, RI $158,879

Lincoln, RI $158,879 Portsmouth, RI $159,983 Prudence Island, RI $158,573 Rockville, RI $162,222 Saunderstown, RI $160,688 Shannock, RI $161,976 Slatersville, RI $158,726 Slocum, RI $160,688

Tiverton, RI $161,608 Wakefield, RI $160,520 Kingston, RI $160,550 Narragansett, RI $160,581 Peace Dale, RI $160,520 Warren, RI $158,833 Warwick, RI $158,879 Westerly, RI $162,268

West Kingston, RI $160,642 West Warwick, RI $158,879 Wood River Junction, RI $162,068 Woonsocket, RI $158,726 North Smithfield, RI $158,833 Wyoming, RI $162,022 Providence, RI $158,879 Cranston, RI $158,879

North Providence, RI $158,879 East Providence, RI $158,879 Riverside, RI $158,879 Rumford, RI $158,879 Smithfield, RI $158,879 Johnston, RI $158,879

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

Understanding how a Lead 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

$145,235

Average $158,956/year

$170,117

$12,103

Average $13,246/month

$14,176

$2,793

Average $3,057/week

$3,271

$70

Average $76/hour

$82

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$170,117	$14,176	$3,271	$82
Average	$158,956	$13,246	$3,057	$76
25th Percentile	$145,235	$12,103	$2,793	$70

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