What are the main factors that influence a Computer System Validation Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change a Computer System Validation Engineer's salary?

A Computer System Validation Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $113,692 for beginners, reaching about $115,529 at mid-level, and approach $122,879 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Computer System Validation Engineer?

Computer System Validation Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Computer System Validation Engineer roles are District of Columbia $124,683, California $124,210, Massachusetts $122,555. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Computer System Validation Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Computer System Validation Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Computer System Validation Specialist: $147,460; Computer Systems Validation Specialist: $142,521; Specialist Validation Engineer: $138,500; Senior Validation Engineer: $114,500; Computer System Analyst: $111,413.

Computer System Validation Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Computer System Validation Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Computer System Validation Engineer in Rhode Island is $116,755 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

However, a Computer System Validation Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $133,998
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $107,934 to $125,780
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $99,903

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Computer System Validation Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$125,780	$10,482	$2,419	$60
Average	$116,755	$9,730	$2,245	$56
25th Percentile	$107,934	$8,994	$2,076	$52

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Key Factors That Influence Computer System Validation Engineer Salaries

A Computer System Validation Engineer'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 Computer System Validation Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Computer System Validation Engineer'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): $113,692
Early Career (1-2 years): $114,304
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,529
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $120,268
Expert (over 8 years): $122,879

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Computer System Validation Engineer	$113,692
Intermediate Level Computer System Validation Engineer	$114,304
Senior Level Computer System Validation Engineer	$115,529
Specialist Level Computer System Validation Engineer	$120,268
Expert Level Computer System Validation Engineer	$122,879

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How Do Computer System Validation Engineer 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 Computer System Validation Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $124,683.
California: $124,210.
Massachusetts: $122,555.

District of Columbia $124,683 California $124,210 Massachusetts $122,555 Washington $122,104 New Jersey $122,059 Alaska $121,901 Connecticut $120,347 New York $119,717

Hawaii $117,701 Rhode Island $116,755 Maryland $116,113 Minnesota $115,235 Colorado $114,897 Illinois $114,784 Oregon $114,356 Delaware $114,041

New Hampshire $113,843 Virginia $113,399 Pennsylvania $112,104 Nevada $111,451 North Dakota $111,237 Michigan $110,899 Wisconsin $110,775 Vermont $110,528

Texas $109,841 Maine $109,796 Arizona $109,728 Ohio $109,649 Georgia $108,613 Indiana $108,095 Wyoming $107,994 Utah $107,836

Iowa $107,769 Kansas $107,228 Louisiana $107,071 North Carolina $107,014 Missouri $106,992 Florida $106,553 Montana $106,316 Nebraska $106,091

Kentucky $105,967 South Carolina $105,517 Tennessee $105,235 Idaho $105,122 New Mexico $104,300 Oklahoma $104,120 Alabama $103,456 South Dakota $102,341

Arkansas $101,733 West Virginia $101,406 Mississippi $100,426

Top Paying Cities for Computer System Validation Engineers

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: $118,669
Albion: $116,699
Ashaway: $119,120

Adamsville, RI $118,669 Albion, RI $116,699 Ashaway, RI $119,120 Barrington, RI $116,699 Block Island, RI $118,501 Bradford, RI $119,041 Bristol, RI $116,586 Carolina, RI $118,073

Charlestown, RI $118,197 Chepachet, RI $116,474 Clayville, RI $116,586 Coventry, RI $116,474 West Greenwich, RI $116,395 East Greenwich, RI $116,552 Exeter, RI $119,041 Fiskeville, RI $116,699

Forestdale, RI $116,586 Foster, RI $116,395 Glendale, RI $116,395 Greene, RI $117,701 Greenville, RI $116,699 Harmony, RI $116,665 Harrisville, RI $116,474 Hope, RI $116,699

Hope Valley, RI $119,120 Hopkinton, RI $119,154 Jamestown, RI $117,960 Kenyon, RI $119,007 Little Compton, RI $118,624 Manville, RI $116,699 Mapleville, RI $116,395 Newport, RI $117,983

Middletown, RI $118,478 North Kingstown, RI $116,361 North Scituate, RI $116,665 Oakland, RI $116,507 Pascoag, RI $116,440 Pawtucket, RI $116,699 Central Falls, RI $116,699 Cumberland, RI $116,699

Lincoln, RI $116,699 Portsmouth, RI $117,510 Prudence Island, RI $116,474 Rockville, RI $119,154 Saunderstown, RI $118,028 Shannock, RI $118,974 Slatersville, RI $116,586 Slocum, RI $118,028

Tiverton, RI $118,703 Wakefield, RI $117,904 Kingston, RI $117,926 Narragansett, RI $117,949 Peace Dale, RI $117,904 Warren, RI $116,665 Warwick, RI $116,699 Westerly, RI $119,187

West Kingston, RI $117,994 West Warwick, RI $116,699 Wood River Junction, RI $119,041 Woonsocket, RI $116,586 North Smithfield, RI $116,665 Wyoming, RI $119,007 Providence, RI $116,699 Cranston, RI $116,699

North Providence, RI $116,699 East Providence, RI $116,699 Riverside, RI $116,699 Rumford, RI $116,699 Smithfield, RI $116,699 Johnston, RI $116,699

Computer System Validation Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Computer System Validation Engineer'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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$107,934

Average $116,755/year

$125,780

$8,994

Average $9,730/month

$10,482

$2,076

Average $2,245/week

$2,419

$52

Average $56/hour

$60

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$125,780	$10,482	$2,419	$60
Average	$116,755	$9,730	$2,245	$56
25th Percentile	$107,934	$8,994	$2,076	$52

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