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

A SAP ABAP Developer's salary grows with experience: an ERP Configuration Specialist I (0-2 years)earns $85,039, an SAP ABAP Developer (2-4 years)earns $110,026, an ERP Configuration Specialist III (4-7 years)earns $137,124, an ERP Configuration Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $158,802, an ERP Configuration Manager (7+ years)earns $153,162,

What are the highest paying states for a SAP ABAP Developer?

SAP ABAP Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for SAP ABAP Developer roles are District of Columbia $118,215, California $117,766, Massachusetts $116,197. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of SAP ABAP Developer roles make?

Salaries for SAP ABAP Developer level roles vary by specialization: SAP BO Developer: $152,691; Senior Sap Abap Consultant: $118,258; SAP Developer: $107,571; ABAP Software Developer: $105,174; Senior SAP Developer: $104,702.

SAP ABAP Developer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a SAP ABAP Developer make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a SAP ABAP Developer in Rhode Island is $110,698 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $128,162
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $101,291 to $119,840
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $92,727

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SAP ABAP Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,840	$9,987	$2,305	$58
Average	$110,698	$9,225	$2,129	$53
25th Percentile	$101,291	$8,441	$1,948	$49

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Key Factors That Influence SAP ABAP Developer Salaries

A SAP ABAP 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 SAP ABAP Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a SAP ABAP 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): $85,039
Early Career (1-2 years): $110,026
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $137,124
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $158,802
Expert (over 8 years): $153,162

Levels	Salary
ERP Confi... Level SAP ABAP Developer	$85,039
SAP ABAP ... Level SAP ABAP Developer	$110,026
ERP Confi... Level SAP ABAP Developer	$137,124
ERP Confi... Level SAP ABAP Developer	$158,802
ERP Confi... Level SAP ABAP Developer	$153,162

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

District of Columbia: $118,215.
California: $117,766.
Massachusetts: $116,197.

District of Columbia $118,215 California $117,766 Massachusetts $116,197 Washington $115,770 New Jersey $115,727 Alaska $115,577 Connecticut $114,104 New York $113,506

Hawaii $111,595 Rhode Island $110,698 Maryland $110,090 Minnesota $109,257 Colorado $108,936 Illinois $108,830 Oregon $108,424 Delaware $108,125

New Hampshire $107,937 Virginia $107,516 Pennsylvania $106,289 Nevada $105,669 North Dakota $105,466 Michigan $105,146 Wisconsin $105,029 Vermont $104,794

Texas $104,142 Maine $104,100 Arizona $104,036 Ohio $103,961 Georgia $102,979 Indiana $102,488 Wyoming $102,391 Utah $102,242

Iowa $102,178 Kansas $101,665 Louisiana $101,516 North Carolina $101,463 Missouri $101,441 Florida $101,025 Montana $100,801 Nebraska $100,587

Kentucky $100,470 South Carolina $100,043 Tennessee $99,776 Idaho $99,669 New Mexico $98,889 Oklahoma $98,719 Alabama $98,089 South Dakota $97,032

Arkansas $96,455 West Virginia $96,145 Mississippi $95,217

Top Paying Cities for SAP ABAP 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: $112,513
Albion: $110,645
Ashaway: $112,940

Adamsville, RI $112,513 Albion, RI $110,645 Ashaway, RI $112,940 Barrington, RI $110,645 Block Island, RI $112,353 Bradford, RI $112,866 Bristol, RI $110,538 Carolina, RI $111,947

Charlestown, RI $112,065 Chepachet, RI $110,431 Clayville, RI $110,538 Coventry, RI $110,431 West Greenwich, RI $110,356 East Greenwich, RI $110,506 Exeter, RI $112,866 Fiskeville, RI $110,645

Forestdale, RI $110,538 Foster, RI $110,356 Glendale, RI $110,356 Greene, RI $111,595 Greenville, RI $110,645 Harmony, RI $110,613 Harrisville, RI $110,431 Hope, RI $110,645

Hope Valley, RI $112,940 Hopkinton, RI $112,972 Jamestown, RI $111,841 Kenyon, RI $112,833 Little Compton, RI $112,470 Manville, RI $110,645 Mapleville, RI $110,356 Newport, RI $111,862

Middletown, RI $112,332 North Kingstown, RI $110,324 North Scituate, RI $110,613 Oakland, RI $110,463 Pascoag, RI $110,399 Pawtucket, RI $110,645 Central Falls, RI $110,645 Cumberland, RI $110,645

Lincoln, RI $110,645 Portsmouth, RI $111,413 Prudence Island, RI $110,431 Rockville, RI $112,972 Saunderstown, RI $111,905 Shannock, RI $112,801 Slatersville, RI $110,538 Slocum, RI $111,905

Tiverton, RI $112,545 Wakefield, RI $111,787 Kingston, RI $111,808 Narragansett, RI $111,830 Peace Dale, RI $111,787 Warren, RI $110,613 Warwick, RI $110,645 Westerly, RI $113,004

West Kingston, RI $111,873 West Warwick, RI $110,645 Wood River Junction, RI $112,866 Woonsocket, RI $110,538 North Smithfield, RI $110,613 Wyoming, RI $112,833 Providence, RI $110,645 Cranston, RI $110,645

North Providence, RI $110,645 East Providence, RI $110,645 Riverside, RI $110,645 Rumford, RI $110,645 Smithfield, RI $110,645 Johnston, RI $110,645

SAP ABAP Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a SAP ABAP 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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$101,291

Average $110,698/year

$119,840

$8,441

Average $9,225/month

$9,987

$1,948

Average $2,129/week

$2,305

$49

Average $53/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,840	$9,987	$2,305	$58
Average	$110,698	$9,225	$2,129	$53
25th Percentile	$101,291	$8,441	$1,948	$49

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