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 Dev's salary?

A Software Dev's salary grows with experience: starting around $87,535 for beginners, reaching about $90,567 at mid-level, and approach $92,331 for experts.

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 $95,738, California $95,375, Massachusetts $94,104. 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: $320,590; Software Dev Manager: $151,538; Senior Software Dev Engineer: $147,765; Dev Lead: $138,212; Dev Ops: $106,513.

Software Dev Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Software Dev make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software Dev in Rhode Island is $89,651 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): $97,355
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,689 to $93,683
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,530

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

AI-Powered HR

AI-Powered Talent

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Software Dev Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,683	$7,807	$1,802	$45
Average	$89,651	$7,471	$1,724	$43
25th Percentile	$80,689	$6,724	$1,552	$39

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Software Dev Job Openings in Rhode Island

Senior Software Developer

TherapyNotes.com - HORSHAM, PA

Software Development Manager

TherapyNotes.com - HORSHAM, PA

Controls Software Engineer

Lincoln Electric - SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI

Controls Engineer

Lincoln Electric - PLYMOUTH, MI

Search More Software Dev Jobs in Rhode Island

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.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Software Dev	$87,535
Intermediate Level Software Dev	$87,784
Senior Level Software Dev	$90,567
Specialist Level Software Dev	$92,213
Expert Level Software Dev	$92,331

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: $95,738.
California: $95,375.
Massachusetts: $94,104.

District of Columbia $95,738 California $95,375 Massachusetts $94,104 Washington $93,758 New Jersey $93,723 Alaska $93,602 Connecticut $92,409 New York $91,925

Hawaii $90,377 Rhode Island $89,651 Maryland $89,158 Minnesota $88,483 Colorado $88,224 Illinois $88,138 Oregon $87,809 Delaware $87,567

New Hampshire $87,415 Virginia $87,074 Pennsylvania $86,080 Nevada $85,578 North Dakota $85,414 Michigan $85,154 Wisconsin $85,059 Vermont $84,869

Texas $84,342 Maine $84,307 Arizona $84,255 Ohio $84,195 Georgia $83,399 Indiana $83,001 Wyoming $82,923 Utah $82,802

Iowa $82,751 Kansas $82,335 Louisiana $82,214 North Carolina $82,171 Missouri $82,154 Florida $81,817 Montana $81,635 Nebraska $81,462

Kentucky $81,367 South Carolina $81,021 Tennessee $80,805 Idaho $80,719 New Mexico $80,087 Oklahoma $79,949 Alabama $79,439 South Dakota $78,583

Arkansas $78,116 West Virginia $77,865 Mississippi $77,113

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: $91,121
Albion: $89,608
Ashaway: $91,467

Adamsville, RI $91,121 Albion, RI $89,608 Ashaway, RI $91,467 Barrington, RI $89,608 Block Island, RI $90,991 Bradford, RI $91,406 Bristol, RI $89,521 Carolina, RI $90,662

Charlestown, RI $90,758 Chepachet, RI $89,435 Clayville, RI $89,521 Coventry, RI $89,435 West Greenwich, RI $89,374 East Greenwich, RI $89,495 Exeter, RI $91,406 Fiskeville, RI $89,608

Forestdale, RI $89,521 Foster, RI $89,374 Glendale, RI $89,374 Greene, RI $90,377 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 $90,576 Kenyon, RI $91,380 Little Compton, RI $91,086 Manville, RI $89,608 Mapleville, RI $89,374 Newport, RI $90,593

Middletown, RI $90,974 North Kingstown, RI $89,348 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 $90,230 Prudence Island, RI $89,435 Rockville, RI $91,493 Saunderstown, RI $90,628 Shannock, RI $91,354 Slatersville, RI $89,521 Slocum, RI $90,628

Tiverton, RI $91,147 Wakefield, RI $90,533 Kingston, RI $90,550 Narragansett, RI $90,567 Peace Dale, RI $90,533 Warren, RI $89,582 Warwick, RI $89,608 Westerly, RI $91,518

West Kingston, RI $90,602 West Warwick, RI $89,608 Wood River Junction, RI $91,406 Woonsocket, RI $89,521 North Smithfield, RI $89,582 Wyoming, RI $91,380 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$80,689

Average $89,651/year

$93,683

$6,724

Average $7,471/month

$7,807

$1,552

Average $1,724/week

$1,802

$39

Average $43/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,683	$7,807	$1,802	$45
Average	$89,651	$7,471	$1,724	$43
25th Percentile	$80,689	$6,724	$1,552	$39

Salaries of jobs related to Software Dev

Find Your Next Software Dev Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Software Dev 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