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: an Applications Programmer V (7-10 years)earns $174,816, an Applications Programming Supervisor (10+ years)earns $140,551, an Programming Manager (10+ years)earns $159,051, an Applications Programming Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $185,270, an Applications Programming Director (10+ years)earns $206,438,

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 $170,756, California $170,108, Massachusetts $167,841. 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: $161,500; IT Systems Programming Manager: $161,490; Software Systems Programming Manager: $161,448; UI Programming Manager: $156,590; Manager of Statistical Programming: $153,196.

Programming Manager Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Programming Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Programming Manager in Rhode Island is $159,898 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): $181,914
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $149,824 to $171,422
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $140,651

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Programming Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$171,422	$14,285	$3,297	$82
Average	$159,898	$13,325	$3,075	$77
25th Percentile	$149,824	$12,485	$2,881	$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): $174,816
Early Career (1-2 years): $140,551
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $159,051
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $185,270
Expert (over 8 years): $206,438

Levels	Salary
Applicati... Level Programming Manager	$174,816
Applicati... Level Programming Manager	$140,551
Programmi... Level Programming Manager	$159,051
Applicati... Level Programming Manager	$185,270
Applicati... Level Programming Manager	$206,438

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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: $170,756.
California: $170,108.
Massachusetts: $167,841.

District of Columbia $170,756 California $170,108 Massachusetts $167,841 Washington $167,224 New Jersey $167,162 Alaska $166,946 Connecticut $164,818 New York $163,954

Hawaii $161,194 Rhode Island $159,898 Maryland $159,019 Minnesota $157,816 Colorado $157,354 Illinois $157,200 Oregon $156,613 Delaware $156,182

New Hampshire $155,910 Virginia $155,303 Pennsylvania $153,529 Nevada $152,635 North Dakota $152,341 Michigan $151,879 Wisconsin $151,709 Vermont $151,370

Texas $150,429 Maine $150,367 Arizona $150,275 Ohio $150,167 Georgia $148,748 Indiana $148,039 Wyoming $147,900 Utah $147,684

Iowa $147,591 Kansas $146,851 Louisiana $146,635 North Carolina $146,558 Missouri $146,527 Florida $145,926 Montana $145,602 Nebraska $145,293

Kentucky $145,124 South Carolina $144,507 Tennessee $144,121 Idaho $143,967 New Mexico $142,841 Oklahoma $142,595 Alabama $141,685 South Dakota $140,158

Arkansas $139,325 West Virginia $138,878 Mississippi $137,536

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: $162,520
Albion: $159,821
Ashaway: $163,137

Adamsville, RI $162,520 Albion, RI $159,821 Ashaway, RI $163,137 Barrington, RI $159,821 Block Island, RI $162,289 Bradford, RI $163,029 Bristol, RI $159,667 Carolina, RI $161,703

Charlestown, RI $161,872 Chepachet, RI $159,513 Clayville, RI $159,667 Coventry, RI $159,513 West Greenwich, RI $159,405 East Greenwich, RI $159,621 Exeter, RI $163,029 Fiskeville, RI $159,821

Forestdale, RI $159,667 Foster, RI $159,405 Glendale, RI $159,405 Greene, RI $161,194 Greenville, RI $159,821 Harmony, RI $159,775 Harrisville, RI $159,513 Hope, RI $159,821

Hope Valley, RI $163,137 Hopkinton, RI $163,183 Jamestown, RI $161,549 Kenyon, RI $162,983 Little Compton, RI $162,459 Manville, RI $159,821 Mapleville, RI $159,405 Newport, RI $161,579

Middletown, RI $162,258 North Kingstown, RI $159,359 North Scituate, RI $159,775 Oakland, RI $159,559 Pascoag, RI $159,467 Pawtucket, RI $159,821 Central Falls, RI $159,821 Cumberland, RI $159,821

Lincoln, RI $159,821 Portsmouth, RI $160,932 Prudence Island, RI $159,513 Rockville, RI $163,183 Saunderstown, RI $161,641 Shannock, RI $162,937 Slatersville, RI $159,667 Slocum, RI $161,641

Tiverton, RI $162,566 Wakefield, RI $161,471 Kingston, RI $161,502 Narragansett, RI $161,533 Peace Dale, RI $161,471 Warren, RI $159,775 Warwick, RI $159,821 Westerly, RI $163,230

West Kingston, RI $161,595 West Warwick, RI $159,821 Wood River Junction, RI $163,029 Woonsocket, RI $159,667 North Smithfield, RI $159,775 Wyoming, RI $162,983 Providence, RI $159,821 Cranston, RI $159,821

North Providence, RI $159,821 East Providence, RI $159,821 Riverside, RI $159,821 Rumford, RI $159,821 Smithfield, RI $159,821 Johnston, RI $159,821

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.

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$149,824

Average $159,898/year

$171,422

$12,485

Average $13,325/month

$14,285

$2,881

Average $3,075/week

$3,297

$72

Average $77/hour

$82

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$171,422	$14,285	$3,297	$82
Average	$159,898	$13,325	$3,075	$77
25th Percentile	$149,824	$12,485	$2,881	$72

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