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

A Java Software Developer's salary grows with experience: starting around $107,086 for beginners, reaching about $111,273 at mid-level, and approach $115,234 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Java Software Developer?

Java Software Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Java Software Developer roles are District of Columbia $117,267, California $116,822, Massachusetts $115,265. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Java Software Developer roles make?

Salaries for Java Software Developer level roles vary by specialization: Java Software Architect: $146,804; Lead Java Developer: $128,240; Java Developer, Sr.: $128,231; Java Software Engineer: $125,738; Stack Java Developer: $106,897.

Java Software Developer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Java Software Developer make in Rhode Island?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Java Software Developer in Rhode Island is $109,811 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $125,972
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $98,269 to $118,270
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $87,762

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Java Software Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,270	$9,856	$2,274	$57
Average	$109,811	$9,151	$2,112	$53
25th Percentile	$98,269	$8,189	$1,890	$47

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Key Factors That Influence Java Software Developer Salaries

A Java Software 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 Java Software Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Java Software 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): $107,086
Early Career (1-2 years): $107,407
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,273
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $114,970
Expert (over 8 years): $115,234

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Java Software Developer	$107,086
Intermediate Level Java Software Developer	$107,407
Senior Level Java Software Developer	$111,273
Specialist Level Java Software Developer	$114,970
Expert Level Java Software Developer	$115,234

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

District of Columbia: $117,267.
California: $116,822.
Massachusetts: $115,265.

District of Columbia $117,267 California $116,822 Massachusetts $115,265 Washington $114,841 New Jersey $114,799 Alaska $114,651 Connecticut $113,189 New York $112,596

Hawaii $110,700 Rhode Island $109,811 Maryland $109,207 Minnesota $108,381 Colorado $108,063 Illinois $107,957 Oregon $107,555 Delaware $107,258

New Hampshire $107,072 Virginia $106,654 Pennsylvania $105,436 Nevada $104,822 North Dakota $104,621 Michigan $104,303 Wisconsin $104,187 Vermont $103,954

Texas $103,308 Maine $103,265 Arizona $103,202 Ohio $103,127 Georgia $102,153 Indiana $101,666 Wyoming $101,571 Utah $101,422

Iowa $101,359 Kansas $100,850 Louisiana $100,702 North Carolina $100,649 Missouri $100,628 Florida $100,215 Montana $99,992 Nebraska $99,781

Kentucky $99,664 South Carolina $99,240 Tennessee $98,976 Idaho $98,870 New Mexico $98,097 Oklahoma $97,927 Alabama $97,302 South Dakota $96,254

Arkansas $95,682 West Virginia $95,375 Mississippi $94,453

Top Paying Cities for Java Software 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: $111,611
Albion: $109,758
Ashaway: $112,035

Adamsville, RI $111,611 Albion, RI $109,758 Ashaway, RI $112,035 Barrington, RI $109,758 Block Island, RI $111,452 Bradford, RI $111,961 Bristol, RI $109,652 Carolina, RI $111,050

Charlestown, RI $111,166 Chepachet, RI $109,546 Clayville, RI $109,652 Coventry, RI $109,546 West Greenwich, RI $109,472 East Greenwich, RI $109,620 Exeter, RI $111,961 Fiskeville, RI $109,758

Forestdale, RI $109,652 Foster, RI $109,472 Glendale, RI $109,472 Greene, RI $110,700 Greenville, RI $109,758 Harmony, RI $109,726 Harrisville, RI $109,546 Hope, RI $109,758

Hope Valley, RI $112,035 Hopkinton, RI $112,067 Jamestown, RI $110,944 Kenyon, RI $111,929 Little Compton, RI $111,569 Manville, RI $109,758 Mapleville, RI $109,472 Newport, RI $110,965

Middletown, RI $111,431 North Kingstown, RI $109,440 North Scituate, RI $109,726 Oakland, RI $109,578 Pascoag, RI $109,514 Pawtucket, RI $109,758 Central Falls, RI $109,758 Cumberland, RI $109,758

Lincoln, RI $109,758 Portsmouth, RI $110,520 Prudence Island, RI $109,546 Rockville, RI $112,067 Saunderstown, RI $111,007 Shannock, RI $111,897 Slatersville, RI $109,652 Slocum, RI $111,007

Tiverton, RI $111,643 Wakefield, RI $110,891 Kingston, RI $110,912 Narragansett, RI $110,933 Peace Dale, RI $110,891 Warren, RI $109,726 Warwick, RI $109,758 Westerly, RI $112,098

West Kingston, RI $110,976 West Warwick, RI $109,758 Wood River Junction, RI $111,961 Woonsocket, RI $109,652 North Smithfield, RI $109,726 Wyoming, RI $111,929 Providence, RI $109,758 Cranston, RI $109,758

North Providence, RI $109,758 East Providence, RI $109,758 Riverside, RI $109,758 Rumford, RI $109,758 Smithfield, RI $109,758 Johnston, RI $109,758

Java Software Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Java Software 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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$98,269

Average $109,811/year

$118,270

$8,189

Average $9,151/month

$9,856

$1,890

Average $2,112/week

$2,274

$47

Average $53/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,270	$9,856	$2,274	$57
Average	$109,811	$9,151	$2,112	$53
25th Percentile	$98,269	$8,189	$1,890	$47

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