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

A Programmer Developer's salary grows with experience: a Programmer Developer (0-2 years)earns $77,133, a Web Software Developer II (2-4 years)earns $107,808, a Web Software Developer III (4-7 years)earns $124,282, a Web Software Developer IV (7+ years)earns $146,294, a Web Software Development Manager (7+ years)earns $158,869,

What are the highest paying states for a Programmer Developer?

Programmer Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Programmer Developer roles are District of Columbia $83,231, California $82,915, Massachusetts $81,810. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Programmer Developer roles make?

Salaries for Programmer Developer level roles vary by specialization: Applications Programmer V: $166,866; Applications Programmer IV: $143,593; Clinical Programmer IV: $134,748; Applications Programmer III: $122,539; Computer Programmer Java Developer: $107,863.

Programmer Developer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Programmer Developer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Programmer Developer in Rhode Island is $77,939 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,876
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,230 to $88,898
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,122

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Programmer Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,898	$7,408	$1,710	$43
Average	$77,939	$6,495	$1,499	$37
25th Percentile	$71,230	$5,936	$1,370	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Programmer Developer Salaries

A Programmer 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 Programmer Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Programmer 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): $77,133
Early Career (1-2 years): $107,808
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $124,282
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,294
Expert (over 8 years): $158,869

Levels	Salary
Programme... Level Programmer Developer	$77,133
Web Softw... Level Programmer Developer	$107,808
Web Softw... Level Programmer Developer	$124,282
Web Softw... Level Programmer Developer	$146,294
Web Softw... Level Programmer Developer	$158,869

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

District of Columbia: $83,231.
California: $82,915.
Massachusetts: $81,810.

District of Columbia $83,231 California $82,915 Massachusetts $81,810 Washington $81,509 New Jersey $81,479 Alaska $81,374 Connecticut $80,337 New York $79,916

Hawaii $78,570 Rhode Island $77,939 Maryland $77,510 Minnesota $76,924 Colorado $76,698 Illinois $76,623 Oregon $76,338 Delaware $76,127

New Hampshire $75,995 Virginia $75,699 Pennsylvania $74,834 Nevada $74,398 North Dakota $74,255 Michigan $74,030 Wisconsin $73,947 Vermont $73,782

Texas $73,323 Maine $73,293 Arizona $73,248 Ohio $73,195 Georgia $72,504 Indiana $72,158 Wyoming $72,090 Utah $71,985

Iowa $71,940 Kansas $71,579 Louisiana $71,474 North Carolina $71,436 Missouri $71,421 Florida $71,128 Montana $70,970 Nebraska $70,820

Kentucky $70,737 South Carolina $70,437 Tennessee $70,249 Idaho $70,173 New Mexico $69,625 Oklahoma $69,504 Alabama $69,061 South Dakota $68,317

Arkansas $67,911 West Virginia $67,693 Mississippi $67,039

Top Paying Cities for Programmer 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: $78,913
Albion: $78,246
Ashaway: $78,763

Adamsville, RI $78,913 Albion, RI $78,246 Ashaway, RI $78,763 Barrington, RI $78,040 Block Island, RI $78,475 Bradford, RI $78,716 Bristol, RI $78,341 Carolina, RI $78,586

Charlestown, RI $78,615 Chepachet, RI $78,458 Clayville, RI $78,239 Coventry, RI $78,243 West Greenwich, RI $78,459 East Greenwich, RI $78,191 Exeter, RI $78,437 Fiskeville, RI $78,039

Forestdale, RI $78,640 Foster, RI $78,417 Glendale, RI $78,646 Greene, RI $78,520 Greenville, RI $78,069 Harmony, RI $78,170 Harrisville, RI $78,612 Hope, RI $78,088

Hope Valley, RI $78,694 Hopkinton, RI $78,798 Jamestown, RI $78,535 Kenyon, RI $78,576 Little Compton, RI $78,901 Manville, RI $78,349 Mapleville, RI $78,473 Newport, RI $78,614

Middletown, RI $78,648 North Kingstown, RI $78,325 North Scituate, RI $78,170 Oakland, RI $78,558 Pascoag, RI $78,664 Pawtucket, RI $77,924 Central Falls, RI $77,958 Cumberland, RI $78,401

Lincoln, RI $78,036 Portsmouth, RI $78,606 Prudence Island, RI $78,444 Rockville, RI $78,786 Saunderstown, RI $78,488 Shannock, RI $78,581 Slatersville, RI $78,641 Slocum, RI $78,485

Tiverton, RI $78,845 Wakefield, RI $78,554 Kingston, RI $78,524 Narragansett, RI $78,576 Peace Dale, RI $78,545 Warren, RI $78,242 Warwick, RI $78,024 Westerly, RI $78,782

West Kingston, RI $78,549 West Warwick, RI $78,119 Wood River Junction, RI $78,661 Woonsocket, RI $78,645 North Smithfield, RI $78,466 Wyoming, RI $78,581 Providence, RI $77,901 Cranston, RI $77,912

North Providence, RI $77,921 East Providence, RI $77,906 Riverside, RI $77,931 Rumford, RI $77,920 Smithfield, RI $78,078 Johnston, RI $77,947

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

Understanding how a Programmer 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.

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$71,230

Average $77,939/year

$88,898

$5,936

Average $6,495/month

$7,408

$1,370

Average $1,499/week

$1,710

$34

Average $37/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,898	$7,408	$1,710	$43
Average	$77,939	$6,495	$1,499	$37
25th Percentile	$71,230	$5,936	$1,370	$34

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