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: starting around $92,547 for beginners, reaching about $95,915 at mid-level, and approach $99,375 for experts.

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 $101,135, California $100,751, Massachusetts $99,409. 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: $151,035; Backend Developer IV: $145,369; Backend Developer III: $125,127; Lead Backend Developer: $111,983; Frontend And Backend Developer: $108,443.

Backend Developer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Backend Developer make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Backend Developer in Rhode Island is $94,704 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): $85,569 to $102,027
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $77,251

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Backend Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,027	$8,502	$1,962	$49
Average	$94,704	$7,892	$1,821	$46
25th Percentile	$85,569	$7,131	$1,646	$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): $92,547
Early Career (1-2 years): $92,801
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,915
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $99,144
Expert (over 8 years): $99,375

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Backend Developer	$92,547
Intermediate Level Backend Developer	$92,801
Senior Level Backend Developer	$95,915
Specialist Level Backend Developer	$99,144
Expert Level Backend Developer	$99,375

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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: $101,135.
California: $100,751.
Massachusetts: $99,409.

District of Columbia $101,135 California $100,751 Massachusetts $99,409 Washington $99,043 New Jersey $99,007 Alaska $98,879 Connecticut $97,618 New York $97,107

Hawaii $95,472 Rhode Island $94,704 Maryland $94,184 Minnesota $93,471 Colorado $93,197 Illinois $93,106 Oregon $92,759 Delaware $92,503

New Hampshire $92,342 Virginia $91,982 Pennsylvania $90,932 Nevada $90,402 North Dakota $90,229 Michigan $89,955 Wisconsin $89,854 Vermont $89,653

Texas $89,096 Maine $89,059 Arizona $89,005 Ohio $88,941 Georgia $88,100 Indiana $87,680 Wyoming $87,598 Utah $87,470

Iowa $87,415 Kansas $86,977 Louisiana $86,849 North Carolina $86,803 Missouri $86,785 Florida $86,429 Montana $86,237 Nebraska $86,054

Kentucky $85,954 South Carolina $85,588 Tennessee $85,360 Idaho $85,269 New Mexico $84,602 Oklahoma $84,456 Alabama $83,917 South Dakota $83,013

Arkansas $82,519 West Virginia $82,254 Mississippi $81,460

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: $96,257
Albion: $94,659
Ashaway: $96,623

Adamsville, RI $96,257 Albion, RI $94,659 Ashaway, RI $96,623 Barrington, RI $94,659 Block Island, RI $96,120 Bradford, RI $96,559 Bristol, RI $94,567 Carolina, RI $95,773

Charlestown, RI $95,874 Chepachet, RI $94,476 Clayville, RI $94,567 Coventry, RI $94,476 West Greenwich, RI $94,412 East Greenwich, RI $94,540 Exeter, RI $96,559 Fiskeville, RI $94,659

Forestdale, RI $94,567 Foster, RI $94,412 Glendale, RI $94,412 Greene, RI $95,472 Greenville, RI $94,659 Harmony, RI $94,631 Harrisville, RI $94,476 Hope, RI $94,659

Hope Valley, RI $96,623 Hopkinton, RI $96,650 Jamestown, RI $95,682 Kenyon, RI $96,531 Little Compton, RI $96,221 Manville, RI $94,659 Mapleville, RI $94,412 Newport, RI $95,700

Middletown, RI $96,102 North Kingstown, RI $94,385 North Scituate, RI $94,631 Oakland, RI $94,503 Pascoag, RI $94,449 Pawtucket, RI $94,659 Central Falls, RI $94,659 Cumberland, RI $94,659

Lincoln, RI $94,659 Portsmouth, RI $95,316 Prudence Island, RI $94,476 Rockville, RI $96,650 Saunderstown, RI $95,737 Shannock, RI $96,504 Slatersville, RI $94,567 Slocum, RI $95,737

Tiverton, RI $96,285 Wakefield, RI $95,636 Kingston, RI $95,654 Narragansett, RI $95,673 Peace Dale, RI $95,636 Warren, RI $94,631 Warwick, RI $94,659 Westerly, RI $96,677

West Kingston, RI $95,709 West Warwick, RI $94,659 Wood River Junction, RI $96,559 Woonsocket, RI $94,567 North Smithfield, RI $94,631 Wyoming, RI $96,531 Providence, RI $94,659 Cranston, RI $94,659

North Providence, RI $94,659 East Providence, RI $94,659 Riverside, RI $94,659 Rumford, RI $94,659 Smithfield, RI $94,659 Johnston, RI $94,659

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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$85,569

Average $94,704/year

$102,027

$7,131

Average $7,892/month

$8,502

$1,646

Average $1,821/week

$1,962

$41

Average $46/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,027	$8,502	$1,962	$49
Average	$94,704	$7,892	$1,821	$46
25th Percentile	$85,569	$7,131	$1,646	$41

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