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

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

How does experience change A Developer Team Lead's salary?

A Developer Team Lead's salary grows with experience: a UI Designer/Developer II (2-4 years)earns $90,048, a UI Designer/Developer III (4-7 years)earns $115,745, an UI Designer/Developer IV (7+ years)earns $140,032, a UI Designer/Developer V (7-10 years)earns $159,564, an Developer Team Lead (10+ years)earns $155,129,

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

Developer Team Lead salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Developer Team Lead roles are District of Columbia $168,252, California $167,614, Massachusetts $165,380. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Developer Team Lead level roles vary by specialization: Lead Developer: $153,340; Software Developer Team Lead: $144,811; Web Applications Developer - Team Lead: $139,750; Software Team Lead: $136,372; Development Team Lead: $105,488.

Developer Team Lead Salary in Rhode Island

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

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Developer Team Lead in Rhode Island is $157,554 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $76.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $179,796
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $145,050 to $169,196
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $133,666

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Developer Team Lead Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$169,196	$14,100	$3,254	$81
Average	$157,554	$13,130	$3,030	$76
25th Percentile	$145,050	$12,088	$2,789	$70

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Key Factors That Influence Developer Team Lead Salaries

A Developer Team Lead'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 Developer Team Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Developer Team Lead'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): $90,048
Early Career (1-2 years): $115,745
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $140,032
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $159,564
Expert (over 8 years): $155,129

Levels	Salary
UI Design... Level Developer Team Lead	$90,048
UI Design... Level Developer Team Lead	$115,745
UI Design... Level Developer Team Lead	$140,032
UI Design... Level Developer Team Lead	$159,564
Developer... Level Developer Team Lead	$155,129

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

District of Columbia: $168,252.
California: $167,614.
Massachusetts: $165,380.

District of Columbia $168,252 California $167,614 Massachusetts $165,380 Washington $164,772 New Jersey $164,712 Alaska $164,499 Connecticut $162,402 New York $161,551

Hawaii $158,831 Rhode Island $157,554 Maryland $156,688 Minnesota $155,503 Colorado $155,047 Illinois $154,895 Oregon $154,317 Delaware $153,892

New Hampshire $153,624 Virginia $153,026 Pennsylvania $151,278 Nevada $150,397 North Dakota $150,108 Michigan $149,652 Wisconsin $149,485 Vermont $149,151

Texas $148,224 Maine $148,163 Arizona $148,072 Ohio $147,965 Georgia $146,567 Indiana $145,868 Wyoming $145,732 Utah $145,519

Iowa $145,428 Kansas $144,698 Louisiana $144,485 North Carolina $144,409 Missouri $144,379 Florida $143,786 Montana $143,467 Nebraska $143,163

Kentucky $142,996 South Carolina $142,388 Tennessee $142,008 Idaho $141,857 New Mexico $140,747 Oklahoma $140,504 Alabama $139,607 South Dakota $138,103

Arkansas $137,282 West Virginia $136,842 Mississippi $135,520

Top Paying Cities for Developer Team Leads

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: $159,524
Albion: $158,176
Ashaway: $159,221

Adamsville, RI $159,524 Albion, RI $158,176 Ashaway, RI $159,221 Barrington, RI $157,759 Block Island, RI $158,638 Bradford, RI $159,125 Bristol, RI $158,367 Carolina, RI $158,863

Charlestown, RI $158,920 Chepachet, RI $158,604 Clayville, RI $158,162 Coventry, RI $158,170 West Greenwich, RI $158,606 East Greenwich, RI $158,063 Exeter, RI $158,562 Fiskeville, RI $157,756

Forestdale, RI $158,972 Foster, RI $158,521 Glendale, RI $158,984 Greene, RI $158,729 Greenville, RI $157,817 Harmony, RI $158,021 Harrisville, RI $158,916 Hope, RI $157,855

Hope Valley, RI $159,081 Hopkinton, RI $159,291 Jamestown, RI $158,759 Kenyon, RI $158,843 Little Compton, RI $159,499 Manville, RI $158,384 Mapleville, RI $158,635 Newport, RI $158,919

Middletown, RI $158,989 North Kingstown, RI $158,335 North Scituate, RI $158,022 Oakland, RI $158,806 Pascoag, RI $159,021 Pawtucket, RI $157,524 Central Falls, RI $157,594 Cumberland, RI $158,489

Lincoln, RI $157,752 Portsmouth, RI $158,902 Prudence Island, RI $158,575 Rockville, RI $159,267 Saunderstown, RI $158,664 Shannock, RI $158,852 Slatersville, RI $158,974 Slocum, RI $158,659

Tiverton, RI $159,385 Wakefield, RI $158,799 Kingston, RI $158,738 Narragansett, RI $158,843 Peace Dale, RI $158,779 Warren, RI $158,167 Warwick, RI $157,726 Westerly, RI $159,259

West Kingston, RI $158,788 West Warwick, RI $157,919 Wood River Junction, RI $159,015 Woonsocket, RI $158,981 North Smithfield, RI $158,619 Wyoming, RI $158,852 Providence, RI $157,478 Cranston, RI $157,499

North Providence, RI $157,518 East Providence, RI $157,489 Riverside, RI $157,539 Rumford, RI $157,516 Smithfield, RI $157,835 Johnston, RI $157,571

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

Understanding how a Developer Team Lead'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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$145,050

Average $157,554/year

$169,196

$12,088

Average $13,130/month

$14,100

$2,789

Average $3,030/week

$3,254

$70

Average $76/hour

$81

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$169,196	$14,100	$3,254	$81
Average	$157,554	$13,130	$3,030	$76
25th Percentile	$145,050	$12,088	$2,789	$70

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