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

A Lead Software Developer's salary grows with experience: a Web Software Developer I (0-2 years)earns $75,951, a Web Software Developer II (2-4 years)earns $106,153, a Web Software Developer III (4-7 years)earns $122,386, a Lead Software Developer (7+ years)earns $144,041, a Web Software Development Manager (7+ years)earns $156,419,

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Software Developer?

Lead Software Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Software Developer roles are District of Columbia $154,744, California $154,157, Massachusetts $152,103. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Software Developer roles make?

Salaries for Lead Software Developer level roles vary by specialization: Software Systems Developer VI: $191,638; Software Systems Developer V: $165,899; Software Developer IV: $148,910; Software Engineer IV: $148,907; Software Developer Team Lead: $144,815.

Lead Software Developer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Lead Software Developer make in Rhode Island?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Software Developer in Rhode Island is $144,905 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $70.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $167,373
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $133,841 to $156,666
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $123,767

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Lead Software Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$156,666	$13,055	$3,013	$75
Average	$144,905	$12,075	$2,787	$70
25th Percentile	$133,841	$11,153	$2,574	$64

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Software Developer Salaries

A Lead Software 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 Software Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Software 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): $75,951
Early Career (1-2 years): $106,153
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,386
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $144,041
Expert (over 8 years): $156,419

Levels	Salary
Web Softw... Level Lead Software Developer	$75,951
Web Softw... Level Lead Software Developer	$106,153
Web Softw... Level Lead Software Developer	$122,386
Lead Soft... Level Lead Software Developer	$144,041
Web Softw... Level Lead Software Developer	$156,419

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

District of Columbia: $154,744.
California: $154,157.
Massachusetts: $152,103.

District of Columbia $154,744 California $154,157 Massachusetts $152,103 Washington $151,544 New Jersey $151,488 Alaska $151,292 Connecticut $149,364 New York $148,581

Hawaii $146,079 Rhode Island $144,905 Maryland $144,109 Minnesota $143,018 Colorado $142,599 Illinois $142,459 Oregon $141,928 Delaware $141,537

New Hampshire $141,291 Virginia $140,740 Pennsylvania $139,133 Nevada $138,322 North Dakota $138,057 Michigan $137,638 Wisconsin $137,484 Vermont $137,176

Texas $136,324 Maine $136,268 Arizona $136,184 Ohio $136,086 Georgia $134,800 Indiana $134,158 Wyoming $134,032 Utah $133,836

Iowa $133,752 Kansas $133,081 Louisiana $132,886 North Carolina $132,816 Missouri $132,788 Florida $132,243 Montana $131,949 Nebraska $131,670

Kentucky $131,516 South Carolina $130,957 Tennessee $130,608 Idaho $130,468 New Mexico $129,448 Oklahoma $129,224 Alabama $128,399 South Dakota $127,016

Arkansas $126,261 West Virginia $125,856 Mississippi $124,640

Top Paying Cities for Lead Software 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: $147,281
Albion: $144,835
Ashaway: $147,840

Adamsville, RI $147,281 Albion, RI $144,835 Ashaway, RI $147,840 Barrington, RI $144,835 Block Island, RI $147,072 Bradford, RI $147,742 Bristol, RI $144,696 Carolina, RI $146,540

Charlestown, RI $146,694 Chepachet, RI $144,556 Clayville, RI $144,696 Coventry, RI $144,556 West Greenwich, RI $144,458 East Greenwich, RI $144,654 Exeter, RI $147,742 Fiskeville, RI $144,835

Forestdale, RI $144,696 Foster, RI $144,458 Glendale, RI $144,458 Greene, RI $146,079 Greenville, RI $144,835 Harmony, RI $144,793 Harrisville, RI $144,556 Hope, RI $144,835

Hope Valley, RI $147,840 Hopkinton, RI $147,882 Jamestown, RI $146,401 Kenyon, RI $147,700 Little Compton, RI $147,225 Manville, RI $144,835 Mapleville, RI $144,458 Newport, RI $146,429

Middletown, RI $147,044 North Kingstown, RI $144,416 North Scituate, RI $144,793 Oakland, RI $144,598 Pascoag, RI $144,514 Pawtucket, RI $144,835 Central Falls, RI $144,835 Cumberland, RI $144,835

Lincoln, RI $144,835 Portsmouth, RI $145,842 Prudence Island, RI $144,556 Rockville, RI $147,882 Saunderstown, RI $146,485 Shannock, RI $147,659 Slatersville, RI $144,696 Slocum, RI $146,485

Tiverton, RI $147,323 Wakefield, RI $146,331 Kingston, RI $146,359 Narragansett, RI $146,387 Peace Dale, RI $146,331 Warren, RI $144,793 Warwick, RI $144,835 Westerly, RI $147,924

West Kingston, RI $146,443 West Warwick, RI $144,835 Wood River Junction, RI $147,742 Woonsocket, RI $144,696 North Smithfield, RI $144,793 Wyoming, RI $147,700 Providence, RI $144,835 Cranston, RI $144,835

North Providence, RI $144,835 East Providence, RI $144,835 Riverside, RI $144,835 Rumford, RI $144,835 Smithfield, RI $144,835 Johnston, RI $144,835

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

Understanding how a Lead Software 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 March 01, 2026

$133,841

Average $144,905/year

$156,666

$11,153

Average $12,075/month

$13,055

$2,574

Average $2,787/week

$3,013

$64

Average $70/hour

$75

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$156,666	$13,055	$3,013	$75
Average	$144,905	$12,075	$2,787	$70
25th Percentile	$133,841	$11,153	$2,574	$64

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