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

A Security Developer's salary grows with experience: starting around $96,676 for beginners, reaching about $100,004 at mid-level, and approach $105,624 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Security Developer?

Security Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Security Developer roles are District of Columbia $105,214, California $104,814, Massachusetts $103,418. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Security Developer roles make?

Salaries for Security Developer level roles vary by specialization: Backend Developer V: $151,026; Backend Developer IV: $145,389; Backend Developer III: $125,127; E-commerce Site Developer III: $111,743; Backend Developer II: $104,785.

Security Developer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Security Developer make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Security Developer in Rhode Island is $98,524 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $120,322
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $90,697 to $109,934
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $83,572

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Security Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$109,934	$9,161	$2,114	$53
Average	$98,524	$8,210	$1,895	$47
25th Percentile	$90,697	$7,558	$1,744	$44

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Key Factors That Influence Security Developer Salaries

A Security 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 Security Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Security 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): $96,676
Early Career (1-2 years): $97,219
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,004
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $105,250
Expert (over 8 years): $105,624

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Security Developer	$96,676
Intermediate Level Security Developer	$97,219
Senior Level Security Developer	$100,004
Specialist Level Security Developer	$105,250
Expert Level Security Developer	$105,624

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

District of Columbia: $105,214.
California: $104,814.
Massachusetts: $103,418.

District of Columbia $105,214 California $104,814 Massachusetts $103,418 Washington $103,037 New Jersey $102,999 Alaska $102,866 Connecticut $101,555 New York $101,023

Hawaii $99,322 Rhode Island $98,524 Maryland $97,982 Minnesota $97,241 Colorado $96,956 Illinois $96,861 Oregon $96,500 Delaware $96,234

New Hampshire $96,066 Virginia $95,692 Pennsylvania $94,599 Nevada $94,048 North Dakota $93,867 Michigan $93,582 Wisconsin $93,478 Vermont $93,269

Texas $92,689 Maine $92,651 Arizona $92,594 Ohio $92,527 Georgia $91,653 Indiana $91,216 Wyoming $91,131 Utah $90,998

Iowa $90,941 Kansas $90,484 Louisiana $90,351 North Carolina $90,304 Missouri $90,285 Florida $89,914 Montana $89,715 Nebraska $89,525

Kentucky $89,420 South Carolina $89,040 Tennessee $88,802 Idaho $88,707 New Mexico $88,014 Oklahoma $87,862 Alabama $87,301 South Dakota $86,360

Arkansas $85,847 West Virginia $85,572 Mississippi $84,745

Top Paying Cities for Security 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: $100,139
Albion: $98,476
Ashaway: $100,519

Adamsville, RI $100,139 Albion, RI $98,476 Ashaway, RI $100,519 Barrington, RI $98,476 Block Island, RI $99,997 Bradford, RI $100,453 Bristol, RI $98,381 Carolina, RI $99,635

Charlestown, RI $99,740 Chepachet, RI $98,286 Clayville, RI $98,381 Coventry, RI $98,286 West Greenwich, RI $98,220 East Greenwich, RI $98,353 Exeter, RI $100,453 Fiskeville, RI $98,476

Forestdale, RI $98,381 Foster, RI $98,220 Glendale, RI $98,220 Greene, RI $99,322 Greenville, RI $98,476 Harmony, RI $98,448 Harrisville, RI $98,286 Hope, RI $98,476

Hope Valley, RI $100,519 Hopkinton, RI $100,548 Jamestown, RI $99,540 Kenyon, RI $100,424 Little Compton, RI $100,101 Manville, RI $98,476 Mapleville, RI $98,220 Newport, RI $99,559

Middletown, RI $99,978 North Kingstown, RI $98,191 North Scituate, RI $98,448 Oakland, RI $98,315 Pascoag, RI $98,258 Pawtucket, RI $98,476 Central Falls, RI $98,476 Cumberland, RI $98,476

Lincoln, RI $98,476 Portsmouth, RI $99,160 Prudence Island, RI $98,286 Rockville, RI $100,548 Saunderstown, RI $99,597 Shannock, RI $100,396 Slatersville, RI $98,381 Slocum, RI $99,597

Tiverton, RI $100,168 Wakefield, RI $99,493 Kingston, RI $99,512 Narragansett, RI $99,531 Peace Dale, RI $99,493 Warren, RI $98,448 Warwick, RI $98,476 Westerly, RI $100,576

West Kingston, RI $99,569 West Warwick, RI $98,476 Wood River Junction, RI $100,453 Woonsocket, RI $98,381 North Smithfield, RI $98,448 Wyoming, RI $100,424 Providence, RI $98,476 Cranston, RI $98,476

North Providence, RI $98,476 East Providence, RI $98,476 Riverside, RI $98,476 Rumford, RI $98,476 Smithfield, RI $98,476 Johnston, RI $98,476

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

Understanding how a Security 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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$90,697

Average $98,524/year

$109,934

$7,558

Average $8,210/month

$9,161

$1,744

Average $1,895/week

$2,114

$44

Average $47/hour

$53

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$109,934	$9,161	$2,114	$53
Average	$98,524	$8,210	$1,895	$47
25th Percentile	$90,697	$7,558	$1,744	$44

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