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

A Lead Programmer's salary grows with experience: an Applications Programmer III (4-7 years)earns $124,111, an Applications Programmer IV (7+ years)earns $145,443, an Lead Programmer (7-10 years)earns $169,024, an Applications Programming Supervisor (10+ years)earns $135,851, an Applications Programming Manager (10+ years)earns $153,749,

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Programmer?

Lead Programmer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Programmer roles are District of Columbia $181,849, California $181,159, Massachusetts $178,745. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Programmer roles make?

Salaries for Lead Programmer level roles vary by specialization: Lead Programmer Analyst: $169,934; Expert Client/Server Programmer Team Lead: $145,430; Operating Systems Programmer Project Lead: $138,460; Team Lead Web Software Programmer: $137,600; Lead UI Programmer: $135,500.

Lead Programmer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Lead Programmer make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Programmer in Rhode Island is $170,286 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $82.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $203,081
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $155,544 to $187,452
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $142,122

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Lead Programmer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$187,452	$15,621	$3,605	$90
Average	$170,286	$14,191	$3,275	$82
25th Percentile	$155,544	$12,962	$2,991	$75

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Programmer Salaries

A Lead Programmer'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 Programmer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Programmer'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): $124,111
Early Career (1-2 years): $145,443
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $169,024
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,851
Expert (over 8 years): $153,749

Levels	Salary
Applicati... Level Lead Programmer	$124,111
Applicati... Level Lead Programmer	$145,443
Lead Prog... Level Lead Programmer	$169,024
Applicati... Level Lead Programmer	$135,851
Applicati... Level Lead Programmer	$153,749

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

District of Columbia: $181,849.
California: $181,159.
Massachusetts: $178,745.

District of Columbia $181,849 California $181,159 Massachusetts $178,745 Washington $178,088 New Jersey $178,022 Alaska $177,792 Connecticut $175,525 New York $174,606

Hawaii $171,666 Rhode Island $170,286 Maryland $169,350 Minnesota $168,069 Colorado $167,576 Illinois $167,412 Oregon $166,788 Delaware $166,328

New Hampshire $166,039 Virginia $165,392 Pennsylvania $163,503 Nevada $162,550 North Dakota $162,238 Michigan $161,746 Wisconsin $161,565 Vermont $161,204

Texas $160,202 Maine $160,136 Arizona $160,037 Ohio $159,922 Georgia $158,411 Indiana $157,656 Wyoming $157,508 Utah $157,278

Iowa $157,180 Kansas $156,391 Louisiana $156,161 North Carolina $156,079 Missouri $156,046 Florida $155,406 Montana $155,061 Nebraska $154,732

Kentucky $154,552 South Carolina $153,895 Tennessee $153,484 Idaho $153,320 New Mexico $152,121 Oklahoma $151,858 Alabama $150,889 South Dakota $149,263

Arkansas $148,376 West Virginia $147,900 Mississippi $146,471

Top Paying Cities for Lead Programmers

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: $172,415
Albion: $170,958
Ashaway: $172,088

Adamsville, RI $172,415 Albion, RI $170,958 Ashaway, RI $172,088 Barrington, RI $170,508 Block Island, RI $171,457 Bradford, RI $171,984 Bristol, RI $171,165 Carolina, RI $171,700

Charlestown, RI $171,763 Chepachet, RI $171,421 Clayville, RI $170,943 Coventry, RI $170,951 West Greenwich, RI $171,423 East Greenwich, RI $170,836 Exeter, RI $171,375 Fiskeville, RI $170,505

Forestdale, RI $171,818 Foster, RI $171,331 Glendale, RI $171,832 Greene, RI $171,556 Greenville, RI $170,570 Harmony, RI $170,790 Harrisville, RI $171,758 Hope, RI $170,611

Hope Valley, RI $171,937 Hopkinton, RI $172,163 Jamestown, RI $171,589 Kenyon, RI $171,679 Little Compton, RI $172,388 Manville, RI $171,183 Mapleville, RI $171,454 Newport, RI $171,761

Middletown, RI $171,837 North Kingstown, RI $171,130 North Scituate, RI $170,792 Oakland, RI $171,639 Pascoag, RI $171,871 Pawtucket, RI $170,253 Central Falls, RI $170,329 Cumberland, RI $171,296

Lincoln, RI $170,500 Portsmouth, RI $171,743 Prudence Island, RI $171,390 Rockville, RI $172,137 Saunderstown, RI $171,485 Shannock, RI $171,689 Slatersville, RI $171,820 Slocum, RI $171,480

Tiverton, RI $172,265 Wakefield, RI $171,631 Kingston, RI $171,566 Narragansett, RI $171,679 Peace Dale, RI $171,610 Warren, RI $170,948 Warwick, RI $170,472 Westerly, RI $172,129

West Kingston, RI $171,620 West Warwick, RI $170,680 Wood River Junction, RI $171,864 Woonsocket, RI $171,828 North Smithfield, RI $171,437 Wyoming, RI $171,689 Providence, RI $170,204 Cranston, RI $170,227

North Providence, RI $170,247 East Providence, RI $170,215 Riverside, RI $170,270 Rumford, RI $170,245 Smithfield, RI $170,590 Johnston, RI $170,304

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

Understanding how a Lead Programmer'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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$155,544

Average $170,286/year

$187,452

$12,962

Average $14,191/month

$15,621

$2,991

Average $3,275/week

$3,605

$75

Average $82/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$187,452	$15,621	$3,605	$90
Average	$170,286	$14,191	$3,275	$82
25th Percentile	$155,544	$12,962	$2,991	$75

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