What are the main factors that influence a Development Lead's salary?

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

How does experience change A Development Lead's salary?

A Development Lead's salary grows with experience: a Business Development Associate I (0-2 years)earns $66,828, a Business Development Associate II (2-4 years)earns $79,633, a Development Lead (4-7 years)earns $103,249, a Business Development Associate IV (7+ years)earns $136,081, a Business Development Associate V (7-10 years)earns $174,586,

What are the highest paying states for a Development Lead?

Development Lead salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Development Lead roles are District of Columbia $111,215, California $110,793, Massachusetts $109,316. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Development Lead roles make?

Salaries for Development Lead level roles vary by specialization: Lead Architect Development: $149,335; Product Development Lead: $139,902; Agile Development Lead: $125,574; Software Development Lead: $122,405; Learning And Development Lead: $121,957.

Development Lead Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Development Lead make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Development Lead in Rhode Island is $104,143 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $127,376
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,718 to $116,304
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $86,137

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Development Lead Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$116,304	$9,692	$2,237	$56
Average	$104,143	$8,679	$2,003	$50
25th Percentile	$94,718	$7,893	$1,822	$46

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Key Factors That Influence Development Lead Salaries

A Development Lead'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 Development Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Development Lead'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): $66,828
Early Career (1-2 years): $79,633
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,249
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,081
Expert (over 8 years): $174,586

Levels	Salary
Business ... Level Development Lead	$66,828
Business ... Level Development Lead	$79,633
Developme... Level Development Lead	$103,249
Business ... Level Development Lead	$136,081
Business ... Level Development Lead	$174,586

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How Do Development Lead 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 Development Leads. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $111,215.
California: $110,793.
Massachusetts: $109,316.

District of Columbia $111,215 California $110,793 Massachusetts $109,316 Washington $108,915 New Jersey $108,875 Alaska $108,734 Connecticut $107,348 New York $106,785

Hawaii $104,987 Rhode Island $104,143 Maryland $103,571 Minnesota $102,787 Colorado $102,486 Illinois $102,386 Oregon $102,004 Delaware $101,723

New Hampshire $101,546 Virginia $101,150 Pennsylvania $99,995 Nevada $99,412 North Dakota $99,222 Michigan $98,920 Wisconsin $98,810 Vermont $98,589

Texas $97,976 Maine $97,936 Arizona $97,876 Ohio $97,805 Georgia $96,881 Indiana $96,419 Wyoming $96,329 Utah $96,188

Iowa $96,128 Kansas $95,646 Louisiana $95,505 North Carolina $95,455 Missouri $95,435 Florida $95,043 Montana $94,832 Nebraska $94,631

Kentucky $94,521 South Carolina $94,119 Tennessee $93,868 Idaho $93,767 New Mexico $93,034 Oklahoma $92,873 Alabama $92,281 South Dakota $91,286

Arkansas $90,744 West Virginia $90,453 Mississippi $89,579

Top Paying Cities for Development Leads

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: $105,445
Albion: $104,554
Ashaway: $105,245

Adamsville, RI $105,445 Albion, RI $104,554 Ashaway, RI $105,245 Barrington, RI $104,279 Block Island, RI $104,860 Bradford, RI $105,182 Bristol, RI $104,681 Carolina, RI $105,008

Charlestown, RI $105,046 Chepachet, RI $104,838 Clayville, RI $104,545 Coventry, RI $104,550 West Greenwich, RI $104,839 East Greenwich, RI $104,480 Exeter, RI $104,809 Fiskeville, RI $104,277

Forestdale, RI $105,081 Foster, RI $104,782 Glendale, RI $105,089 Greene, RI $104,920 Greenville, RI $104,317 Harmony, RI $104,452 Harrisville, RI $105,043 Hope, RI $104,342

Hope Valley, RI $105,153 Hopkinton, RI $105,292 Jamestown, RI $104,940 Kenyon, RI $104,995 Little Compton, RI $105,429 Manville, RI $104,692 Mapleville, RI $104,858 Newport, RI $105,045

Middletown, RI $105,092 North Kingstown, RI $104,660 North Scituate, RI $104,453 Oakland, RI $104,971 Pascoag, RI $105,113 Pawtucket, RI $104,123 Central Falls, RI $104,170 Cumberland, RI $104,761

Lincoln, RI $104,274 Portsmouth, RI $105,034 Prudence Island, RI $104,818 Rockville, RI $105,275 Saunderstown, RI $104,877 Shannock, RI $105,001 Slatersville, RI $105,082 Slocum, RI $104,874

Tiverton, RI $105,354 Wakefield, RI $104,966 Kingston, RI $104,926 Narragansett, RI $104,995 Peace Dale, RI $104,953 Warren, RI $104,548 Warwick, RI $104,257 Westerly, RI $105,270

West Kingston, RI $104,959 West Warwick, RI $104,385 Wood River Junction, RI $105,109 Woonsocket, RI $105,087 North Smithfield, RI $104,848 Wyoming, RI $105,001 Providence, RI $104,093 Cranston, RI $104,107

North Providence, RI $104,119 East Providence, RI $104,100 Riverside, RI $104,133 Rumford, RI $104,118 Smithfield, RI $104,329 Johnston, RI $104,154

Development Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Development Lead'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 May 01, 2026

$94,718

Average $104,143/year

$116,304

$7,893

Average $8,679/month

$9,692

$1,822

Average $2,003/week

$2,237

$46

Average $50/hour

$56

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$116,304	$9,692	$2,237	$56
Average	$104,143	$8,679	$2,003	$50
25th Percentile	$94,718	$7,893	$1,822	$46

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