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 $74,284, a Backend Developer (2-4 years)earns $95,342, a Software Quality Assurance Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $115,592, a Software Quality Assurance Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $133,482, a Software Quality Assurance Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $156,073,

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 $101,132, California $100,748, Massachusetts $99,405. 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: $151,023; Backend Developer IV: $145,396; Backend Developer III: $125,127; Lead Backend Developer: $111,949; Frontend And Backend Developer: $108,448.

Backend Developer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Backend Developer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Backend Developer in Rhode Island is $94,701 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): $108,680
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,477 to $102,018
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $77,079

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

AI Onboarding

Smart Recruiting

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Backend Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,018	$8,502	$1,962	$49
Average	$94,701	$7,892	$1,821	$46
25th Percentile	$85,477	$7,123	$1,644	$41

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Backend Developer Job Openings in Rhode Island

Travel ER RN

Focus Staff - RAPID CITY, SD

Travel RN ICU

Focus Staff - TUSCALOOSA, AL

Travel ER RN

Focus Staff - YAKIMA, WA

Travel RN ICU

Focus Staff - EVANSVILLE, IN

Search More Backend Developer Jobs in Rhode Island

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): $74,284
Early Career (1-2 years): $95,342
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,592
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,482
Expert (over 8 years): $156,073

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Backend Developer	$74,284
Backend D... Level Backend Developer	$95,342
Software ... Level Backend Developer	$115,592
Software ... Level Backend Developer	$133,482
Software ... Level Backend Developer	$156,073

View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

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: $101,132.
California: $100,748.
Massachusetts: $99,405.

District of Columbia $101,132 California $100,748 Massachusetts $99,405 Washington $99,040 New Jersey $99,003 Alaska $98,876 Connecticut $97,615 New York $97,104

Hawaii $95,469 Rhode Island $94,701 Maryland $94,181 Minnesota $93,468 Colorado $93,194 Illinois $93,103 Oregon $92,756 Delaware $92,500

New Hampshire $92,339 Virginia $91,979 Pennsylvania $90,929 Nevada $90,399 North Dakota $90,226 Michigan $89,952 Wisconsin $89,851 Vermont $89,650

Texas $89,093 Maine $89,057 Arizona $89,002 Ohio $88,938 Georgia $88,097 Indiana $87,677 Wyoming $87,595 Utah $87,467

Iowa $87,412 Kansas $86,974 Louisiana $86,846 North Carolina $86,800 Missouri $86,782 Florida $86,426 Montana $86,234 Nebraska $86,051

Kentucky $85,951 South Carolina $85,586 Tennessee $85,357 Idaho $85,266 New Mexico $84,599 Oklahoma $84,453 Alabama $83,914 South Dakota $83,010

Arkansas $82,517 West Virginia $82,252 Mississippi $81,457

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: $95,885
Albion: $95,075
Ashaway: $95,703

Adamsville, RI $95,885 Albion, RI $95,075 Ashaway, RI $95,703 Barrington, RI $94,825 Block Island, RI $95,353 Bradford, RI $95,646 Bristol, RI $95,190 Carolina, RI $95,488

Charlestown, RI $95,522 Chepachet, RI $95,332 Clayville, RI $95,067 Coventry, RI $95,071 West Greenwich, RI $95,333 East Greenwich, RI $95,007 Exeter, RI $95,307 Fiskeville, RI $94,823

Forestdale, RI $95,554 Foster, RI $95,282 Glendale, RI $95,561 Greene, RI $95,407 Greenville, RI $94,859 Harmony, RI $94,982 Harrisville, RI $95,520 Hope, RI $94,882

Hope Valley, RI $95,619 Hopkinton, RI $95,745 Jamestown, RI $95,426 Kenyon, RI $95,476 Little Compton, RI $95,870 Manville, RI $95,200 Mapleville, RI $95,351 Newport, RI $95,522

Middletown, RI $95,564 North Kingstown, RI $95,171 North Scituate, RI $94,983 Oakland, RI $95,454 Pascoag, RI $95,583 Pawtucket, RI $94,683 Central Falls, RI $94,725 Cumberland, RI $95,263

Lincoln, RI $94,820 Portsmouth, RI $95,511 Prudence Island, RI $95,315 Rockville, RI $95,731 Saunderstown, RI $95,368 Shannock, RI $95,481 Slatersville, RI $95,554 Slocum, RI $95,365

Tiverton, RI $95,802 Wakefield, RI $95,449 Kingston, RI $95,413 Narragansett, RI $95,476 Peace Dale, RI $95,438 Warren, RI $95,069 Warwick, RI $94,805 Westerly, RI $95,726

West Kingston, RI $95,443 West Warwick, RI $94,921 Wood River Junction, RI $95,579 Woonsocket, RI $95,559 North Smithfield, RI $95,342 Wyoming, RI $95,481 Providence, RI $94,656 Cranston, RI $94,668

North Providence, RI $94,679 East Providence, RI $94,662 Riverside, RI $94,692 Rumford, RI $94,678 Smithfield, RI $94,870 Johnston, RI $94,711

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 May 01, 2026

$85,477

Average $94,701/year

$102,018

$7,123

Average $7,892/month

$8,502

$1,644

Average $1,821/week

$1,962

$41

Average $46/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,018	$8,502	$1,962	$49
Average	$94,701	$7,892	$1,821	$46
25th Percentile	$85,477	$7,123	$1,644	$41

Salaries of jobs related to Backend Developer

Find Your Next Backend Developer Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Backend Developer job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Cost of Living In Rhode Island

Cost of Living in Rhode Island is

3.7% Higher

than the National Average

Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.

Explore Cost of Living Calculator

Empower Your Team

Salary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.

Find Salary.com Comp Consulting

See Salary Trends in 2025

Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.

Price Your Company Jobs and Make Pay Fair

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about