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

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

How does experience change A Software De's salary?

A Software De's salary grows with experience: a Telecommunications Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $70,268, a Software Dev (2-4 years)earns $90,272, a Telecommunications Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $119,579, a Telecommunications Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $138,829, a Telecommunications Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $156,377,

What are the highest paying states for a Software Dev?

Software Dev salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Software Dev roles are District of Columbia $95,739, California $95,376, Massachusetts $94,105. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Software Dev roles make?

Salaries for Software Dev level roles vary by specialization: SVP of Bus Dev: $320,790; Software Dev Manager: $151,571; Senior Software Dev Engineer: $147,745; Dev Lead: $138,211; Dev Ops: $106,526.

Software Dev Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Software Dev make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software Dev in Rhode Island is $89,652 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,393
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,717 to $93,703
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,583

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Software Dev Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,703	$7,809	$1,802	$45
Average	$89,652	$7,471	$1,724	$43
25th Percentile	$80,717	$6,726	$1,552	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Software Dev Salaries

A Software Dev'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 Software Dev Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software Dev'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): $70,268
Early Career (1-2 years): $90,272
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,579
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $138,829
Expert (over 8 years): $156,377

Levels	Salary
Telecommu... Level Software Dev	$70,268
Software ... Level Software Dev	$90,272
Telecommu... Level Software Dev	$119,579
Telecommu... Level Software Dev	$138,829
Telecommu... Level Software Dev	$156,377

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

District of Columbia: $95,739.
California: $95,376.
Massachusetts: $94,105.

District of Columbia $95,739 California $95,376 Massachusetts $94,105 Washington $93,759 New Jersey $93,724 Alaska $93,603 Connecticut $92,410 New York $91,926

Hawaii $90,378 Rhode Island $89,652 Maryland $89,159 Minnesota $88,484 Colorado $88,225 Illinois $88,138 Oregon $87,810 Delaware $87,568

New Hampshire $87,415 Virginia $87,075 Pennsylvania $86,080 Nevada $85,579 North Dakota $85,415 Michigan $85,155 Wisconsin $85,060 Vermont $84,870

Texas $84,342 Maine $84,308 Arizona $84,256 Ohio $84,195 Georgia $83,400 Indiana $83,002 Wyoming $82,924 Utah $82,803

Iowa $82,751 Kansas $82,336 Louisiana $82,215 North Carolina $82,172 Missouri $82,155 Florida $81,817 Montana $81,636 Nebraska $81,463

Kentucky $81,368 South Carolina $81,022 Tennessee $80,806 Idaho $80,719 New Mexico $80,088 Oklahoma $79,950 Alabama $79,440 South Dakota $78,583

Arkansas $78,117 West Virginia $77,866 Mississippi $77,114

Top Paying Cities for Software Devs

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: $91,122
Albion: $89,608
Ashaway: $91,467

Adamsville, RI $91,122 Albion, RI $89,608 Ashaway, RI $91,467 Barrington, RI $89,608 Block Island, RI $90,992 Bradford, RI $91,407 Bristol, RI $89,522 Carolina, RI $90,663

Charlestown, RI $90,758 Chepachet, RI $89,435 Clayville, RI $89,522 Coventry, RI $89,435 West Greenwich, RI $89,375 East Greenwich, RI $89,496 Exeter, RI $91,407 Fiskeville, RI $89,608

Forestdale, RI $89,522 Foster, RI $89,375 Glendale, RI $89,375 Greene, RI $90,378 Greenville, RI $89,608 Harmony, RI $89,582 Harrisville, RI $89,435 Hope, RI $89,608

Hope Valley, RI $91,467 Hopkinton, RI $91,493 Jamestown, RI $90,577 Kenyon, RI $91,381 Little Compton, RI $91,087 Manville, RI $89,608 Mapleville, RI $89,375 Newport, RI $90,594

Middletown, RI $90,975 North Kingstown, RI $89,349 North Scituate, RI $89,582 Oakland, RI $89,461 Pascoag, RI $89,409 Pawtucket, RI $89,608 Central Falls, RI $89,608 Cumberland, RI $89,608

Lincoln, RI $89,608 Portsmouth, RI $90,231 Prudence Island, RI $89,435 Rockville, RI $91,493 Saunderstown, RI $90,629 Shannock, RI $91,355 Slatersville, RI $89,522 Slocum, RI $90,629

Tiverton, RI $91,147 Wakefield, RI $90,534 Kingston, RI $90,551 Narragansett, RI $90,568 Peace Dale, RI $90,534 Warren, RI $89,582 Warwick, RI $89,608 Westerly, RI $91,519

West Kingston, RI $90,603 West Warwick, RI $89,608 Wood River Junction, RI $91,407 Woonsocket, RI $89,522 North Smithfield, RI $89,582 Wyoming, RI $91,381 Providence, RI $89,608 Cranston, RI $89,608

North Providence, RI $89,608 East Providence, RI $89,608 Riverside, RI $89,608 Rumford, RI $89,608 Smithfield, RI $89,608 Johnston, RI $89,608

Software Dev Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software Dev'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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$80,717

Average $89,652/year

$93,703

$6,726

Average $7,471/month

$7,809

$1,552

Average $1,724/week

$1,802

$39

Average $43/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,703	$7,809	$1,802	$45
Average	$89,652	$7,471	$1,724	$43
25th Percentile	$80,717	$6,726	$1,552	$39

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