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

A Computer Developer's salary grows with experience: starting around $87,580 for beginners, reaching about $89,612 at mid-level, and approach $98,143 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Computer Developer?

Computer Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Computer Developer roles are District of Columbia $101,258, California $100,874, Massachusetts $99,530. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Computer Developer roles make?

Salaries for Computer Developer level roles vary by specialization: Web Applications Developer - Senior: $113,980; Computer Programmer Java Developer: $107,859; Mainframe Developer III: $103,140; Computer Software Developer: $96,468; Web Applications Developer - Experienced: $91,430.

Computer Developer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Computer Developer make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Computer Developer in Rhode Island is $94,820 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $120,217
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,093 to $108,113
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,507

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Computer Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$108,113	$9,009	$2,079	$52
Average	$94,820	$7,902	$1,823	$46
25th Percentile	$82,093	$6,841	$1,579	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Computer Developer Salaries

A Computer 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 Computer Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Computer 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): $87,580
Early Career (1-2 years): $87,986
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,612
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $94,266
Expert (over 8 years): $98,143

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Computer Developer	$87,580
Intermediate Level Computer Developer	$87,986
Senior Level Computer Developer	$89,612
Specialist Level Computer Developer	$94,266
Expert Level Computer Developer	$98,143

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

District of Columbia: $101,258.
California: $100,874.
Massachusetts: $99,530.

District of Columbia $101,258 California $100,874 Massachusetts $99,530 Washington $99,164 New Jersey $99,127 Alaska $98,999 Connecticut $97,737 New York $97,225

Hawaii $95,588 Rhode Island $94,820 Maryland $94,298 Minnesota $93,585 Colorado $93,311 Illinois $93,219 Oregon $92,872 Delaware $92,616

New Hampshire $92,455 Virginia $92,094 Pennsylvania $91,043 Nevada $90,512 North Dakota $90,338 Michigan $90,064 Wisconsin $89,963 Vermont $89,762

Texas $89,204 Maine $89,168 Arizona $89,113 Ohio $89,049 Georgia $88,208 Indiana $87,787 Wyoming $87,705 Utah $87,577

Iowa $87,522 Kansas $87,083 Louisiana $86,955 North Carolina $86,909 Missouri $86,891 Florida $86,534 Montana $86,342 Nebraska $86,159

Kentucky $86,058 South Carolina $85,693 Tennessee $85,464 Idaho $85,372 New Mexico $84,705 Oklahoma $84,559 Alabama $84,019 South Dakota $83,114

Arkansas $82,620 West Virginia $82,355 Mississippi $81,559

Top Paying Cities for Computer 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: $96,374
Albion: $94,774
Ashaway: $96,740

Adamsville, RI $96,374 Albion, RI $94,774 Ashaway, RI $96,740 Barrington, RI $94,774 Block Island, RI $96,237 Bradford, RI $96,676 Bristol, RI $94,683 Carolina, RI $95,890

Charlestown, RI $95,990 Chepachet, RI $94,591 Clayville, RI $94,683 Coventry, RI $94,591 West Greenwich, RI $94,527 East Greenwich, RI $94,655 Exeter, RI $96,676 Fiskeville, RI $94,774

Forestdale, RI $94,683 Foster, RI $94,527 Glendale, RI $94,527 Greene, RI $95,588 Greenville, RI $94,774 Harmony, RI $94,747 Harrisville, RI $94,591 Hope, RI $94,774

Hope Valley, RI $96,740 Hopkinton, RI $96,768 Jamestown, RI $95,798 Kenyon, RI $96,649 Little Compton, RI $96,338 Manville, RI $94,774 Mapleville, RI $94,527 Newport, RI $95,817

Middletown, RI $96,219 North Kingstown, RI $94,500 North Scituate, RI $94,747 Oakland, RI $94,619 Pascoag, RI $94,564 Pawtucket, RI $94,774 Central Falls, RI $94,774 Cumberland, RI $94,774

Lincoln, RI $94,774 Portsmouth, RI $95,432 Prudence Island, RI $94,591 Rockville, RI $96,768 Saunderstown, RI $95,853 Shannock, RI $96,621 Slatersville, RI $94,683 Slocum, RI $95,853

Tiverton, RI $96,402 Wakefield, RI $95,753 Kingston, RI $95,771 Narragansett, RI $95,789 Peace Dale, RI $95,753 Warren, RI $94,747 Warwick, RI $94,774 Westerly, RI $96,795

West Kingston, RI $95,826 West Warwick, RI $94,774 Wood River Junction, RI $96,676 Woonsocket, RI $94,683 North Smithfield, RI $94,747 Wyoming, RI $96,649 Providence, RI $94,774 Cranston, RI $94,774

North Providence, RI $94,774 East Providence, RI $94,774 Riverside, RI $94,774 Rumford, RI $94,774 Smithfield, RI $94,774 Johnston, RI $94,774

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

Understanding how a Computer 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

$82,093

Average $94,820/year

$108,113

$6,841

Average $7,902/month

$9,009

$1,579

Average $1,823/week

$2,079

$39

Average $46/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$108,113	$9,009	$2,079	$52
Average	$94,820	$7,902	$1,823	$46
25th Percentile	$82,093	$6,841	$1,579	$39

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