What are the main factors that influence a Programming Manager's salary?

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

How does experience change a Programming Manager's salary?

A Programming Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $155,408 for beginners, reaching about $156,865 at mid-level, and approach $160,282 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Programming Manager?

Programming Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Programming Manager roles are District of Columbia $170,789, California $170,141, Massachusetts $167,874. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Programming Manager roles make?

Salaries for Programming Manager level roles vary by specialization: Operating Systems Programming Manager: $161,400; Software Systems Programming Manager: $161,396; IT Systems Programming Manager: $161,390; Manager of Statistical Programming: $153,170; Applications Programming Project Manager: $151,800.

Programming Manager Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Programming Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Programming Manager in Rhode Island is $159,930 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $77.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $182,779
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $150,164 to $171,890
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $141,273

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Programming Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$171,890	$14,324	$3,306	$83
Average	$159,930	$13,327	$3,076	$77
25th Percentile	$150,164	$12,514	$2,888	$72

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Key Factors That Influence Programming Manager Salaries

A Programming Manager'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 Programming Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Programming Manager'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): $155,408
Early Career (1-2 years): $155,846
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $156,865
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $158,031
Expert (over 8 years): $160,282

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Programming Manager	$155,408
Intermediate Level Programming Manager	$155,846
Senior Level Programming Manager	$156,865
Specialist Level Programming Manager	$158,031
Expert Level Programming Manager	$160,282

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How Do Programming Manager 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 Programming Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $170,789.
California: $170,141.
Massachusetts: $167,874.

District of Columbia $170,789 California $170,141 Massachusetts $167,874 Washington $167,257 New Jersey $167,195 Alaska $166,979 Connecticut $164,850 New York $163,986

Hawaii $161,225 Rhode Island $159,930 Maryland $159,050 Minnesota $157,847 Colorado $157,384 Illinois $157,230 Oregon $156,644 Delaware $156,212

New Hampshire $155,941 Virginia $155,333 Pennsylvania $153,559 Nevada $152,664 North Dakota $152,371 Michigan $151,908 Wisconsin $151,739 Vermont $151,399

Texas $150,458 Maine $150,397 Arizona $150,304 Ohio $150,196 Georgia $148,777 Indiana $148,067 Wyoming $147,929 Utah $147,713

Iowa $147,620 Kansas $146,880 Louisiana $146,664 North Carolina $146,587 Missouri $146,556 Florida $145,954 Montana $145,630 Nebraska $145,322

Kentucky $145,152 South Carolina $144,535 Tennessee $144,149 Idaho $143,995 New Mexico $142,869 Oklahoma $142,622 Alabama $141,712 South Dakota $140,185

Arkansas $139,352 West Virginia $138,905 Mississippi $137,563

Top Paying Cities for Programming Managers

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: $162,552
Albion: $159,852
Ashaway: $163,169

Adamsville, RI $162,552 Albion, RI $159,852 Ashaway, RI $163,169 Barrington, RI $159,852 Block Island, RI $162,320 Bradford, RI $163,061 Bristol, RI $159,698 Carolina, RI $161,734

Charlestown, RI $161,904 Chepachet, RI $159,544 Clayville, RI $159,698 Coventry, RI $159,544 West Greenwich, RI $159,436 East Greenwich, RI $159,652 Exeter, RI $163,061 Fiskeville, RI $159,852

Forestdale, RI $159,698 Foster, RI $159,436 Glendale, RI $159,436 Greene, RI $161,225 Greenville, RI $159,852 Harmony, RI $159,806 Harrisville, RI $159,544 Hope, RI $159,852

Hope Valley, RI $163,169 Hopkinton, RI $163,215 Jamestown, RI $161,580 Kenyon, RI $163,015 Little Compton, RI $162,490 Manville, RI $159,852 Mapleville, RI $159,436 Newport, RI $161,611

Middletown, RI $162,290 North Kingstown, RI $159,390 North Scituate, RI $159,806 Oakland, RI $159,590 Pascoag, RI $159,498 Pawtucket, RI $159,852 Central Falls, RI $159,852 Cumberland, RI $159,852

Lincoln, RI $159,852 Portsmouth, RI $160,963 Prudence Island, RI $159,544 Rockville, RI $163,215 Saunderstown, RI $161,673 Shannock, RI $162,968 Slatersville, RI $159,698 Slocum, RI $161,673

Tiverton, RI $162,598 Wakefield, RI $161,503 Kingston, RI $161,534 Narragansett, RI $161,565 Peace Dale, RI $161,503 Warren, RI $159,806 Warwick, RI $159,852 Westerly, RI $163,261

West Kingston, RI $161,626 West Warwick, RI $159,852 Wood River Junction, RI $163,061 Woonsocket, RI $159,698 North Smithfield, RI $159,806 Wyoming, RI $163,015 Providence, RI $159,852 Cranston, RI $159,852

North Providence, RI $159,852 East Providence, RI $159,852 Riverside, RI $159,852 Rumford, RI $159,852 Smithfield, RI $159,852 Johnston, RI $159,852

Programming Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Programming Manager'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

$150,164

Average $159,930/year

$171,890

$12,514

Average $13,327/month

$14,324

$2,888

Average $3,076/week

$3,306

$72

Average $77/hour

$83

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$171,890	$14,324	$3,306	$83
Average	$159,930	$13,327	$3,076	$77
25th Percentile	$150,164	$12,514	$2,888	$72

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