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

A Backend Developer's salary grows with experience: a Software Quality Assurance Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $74,276, a Backend Developer (2-4 years)earns $95,341, a Software Quality Assurance Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $115,593, a Software Quality Assurance Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $133,478, a Software Quality Assurance Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $156,031,

What are the highest paying states for a Backend Developer?

Backend Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Backend Developer roles are District of Columbia $101,127, California $100,743, Massachusetts $99,401. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Backend Developer roles make?

Salaries for Backend Developer level roles vary by specialization: Backend Developer V: $151,028; Backend Developer IV: $145,383; Backend Developer III: $125,127; Lead Backend Developer: $111,964; Frontend And Backend Developer: $108,447.

Backend Developer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Backend Developer make in Rhode Island?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Backend Developer in Rhode Island is $94,697 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $108,693
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,427 to $102,023
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,988

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Backend Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,023	$8,502	$1,962	$49
Average	$94,697	$7,891	$1,821	$46
25th Percentile	$85,427	$7,119	$1,643	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Backend Developer Salaries

A Backend 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 Backend Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Backend 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): $74,276
Early Career (1-2 years): $95,341
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,593
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,478
Expert (over 8 years): $156,031

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Backend Developer	$74,276
Backend D... Level Backend Developer	$95,341
Software ... Level Backend Developer	$115,593
Software ... Level Backend Developer	$133,478
Software ... Level Backend Developer	$156,031

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

District of Columbia: $101,127.
California: $100,743.
Massachusetts: $99,401.

District of Columbia $101,127 California $100,743 Massachusetts $99,401 Washington $99,036 New Jersey $98,999 Alaska $98,871 Connecticut $97,611 New York $97,099

Hawaii $95,464 Rhode Island $94,697 Maryland $94,176 Minnesota $93,464 Colorado $93,190 Illinois $93,099 Oregon $92,752 Delaware $92,496

New Hampshire $92,335 Virginia $91,975 Pennsylvania $90,925 Nevada $90,395 North Dakota $90,222 Michigan $89,948 Wisconsin $89,847 Vermont $89,646

Texas $89,089 Maine $89,053 Arizona $88,998 Ohio $88,934 Georgia $88,093 Indiana $87,673 Wyoming $87,591 Utah $87,463

Iowa $87,408 Kansas $86,970 Louisiana $86,842 North Carolina $86,797 Missouri $86,778 Florida $86,422 Montana $86,230 Nebraska $86,048

Kentucky $85,947 South Carolina $85,582 Tennessee $85,353 Idaho $85,262 New Mexico $84,595 Oklahoma $84,449 Alabama $83,910 South Dakota $83,006

Arkansas $82,513 West Virginia $82,248 Mississippi $81,453

Top Paying Cities for Backend 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: $96,250
Albion: $94,651
Ashaway: $96,615

Adamsville, RI $96,250 Albion, RI $94,651 Ashaway, RI $96,615 Barrington, RI $94,651 Block Island, RI $96,113 Bradford, RI $96,551 Bristol, RI $94,560 Carolina, RI $95,766

Charlestown, RI $95,866 Chepachet, RI $94,469 Clayville, RI $94,560 Coventry, RI $94,469 West Greenwich, RI $94,405 East Greenwich, RI $94,533 Exeter, RI $96,551 Fiskeville, RI $94,651

Forestdale, RI $94,560 Foster, RI $94,405 Glendale, RI $94,405 Greene, RI $95,464 Greenville, RI $94,651 Harmony, RI $94,624 Harrisville, RI $94,469 Hope, RI $94,651

Hope Valley, RI $96,615 Hopkinton, RI $96,643 Jamestown, RI $95,674 Kenyon, RI $96,524 Little Compton, RI $96,213 Manville, RI $94,651 Mapleville, RI $94,405 Newport, RI $95,693

Middletown, RI $96,095 North Kingstown, RI $94,377 North Scituate, RI $94,624 Oakland, RI $94,496 Pascoag, RI $94,441 Pawtucket, RI $94,651 Central Falls, RI $94,651 Cumberland, RI $94,651

Lincoln, RI $94,651 Portsmouth, RI $95,309 Prudence Island, RI $94,469 Rockville, RI $96,643 Saunderstown, RI $95,729 Shannock, RI $96,496 Slatersville, RI $94,560 Slocum, RI $95,729

Tiverton, RI $96,277 Wakefield, RI $95,629 Kingston, RI $95,647 Narragansett, RI $95,665 Peace Dale, RI $95,629 Warren, RI $94,624 Warwick, RI $94,651 Westerly, RI $96,670

West Kingston, RI $95,702 West Warwick, RI $94,651 Wood River Junction, RI $96,551 Woonsocket, RI $94,560 North Smithfield, RI $94,624 Wyoming, RI $96,524 Providence, RI $94,651 Cranston, RI $94,651

North Providence, RI $94,651 East Providence, RI $94,651 Riverside, RI $94,651 Rumford, RI $94,651 Smithfield, RI $94,651 Johnston, RI $94,651

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

Understanding how a Backend 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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$85,427

Average $94,697/year

$102,023

$7,119

Average $7,891/month

$8,502

$1,643

Average $1,821/week

$1,962

$41

Average $46/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,023	$8,502	$1,962	$49
Average	$94,697	$7,891	$1,821	$46
25th Percentile	$85,427	$7,119	$1,643	$41

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