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

A SAP ABAP Programmer's salary grows with experience: an SAP ABAP Programmer (0-2 years)earns $81,129, an ERP Configuration Specialist II (2-4 years)earns $104,992, an ERP Configuration Specialist III (4-7 years)earns $130,832, an ERP Configuration Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $151,481, an ERP Configuration Manager (7+ years)earns $146,119,

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

SAP ABAP Programmer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for SAP ABAP Programmer roles are District of Columbia $87,161, California $86,831, Massachusetts $85,674. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for SAP ABAP Programmer level roles vary by specialization: Senior Sap Abap Consultant: $118,190; SAP ABAP Developer: $106,777; ABAP Software Developer: $105,153; ABAP Technical Consultant: $104,831; ABAP Developer: $101,612.

SAP ABAP Programmer Salary in Rhode Island

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a SAP ABAP Programmer in Rhode Island is $81,619 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,353
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,828 to $88,285
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,644

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SAP ABAP Programmer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,285	$7,357	$1,698	$42
Average	$81,619	$6,802	$1,570	$39
25th Percentile	$74,828	$6,236	$1,439	$36

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Key Factors That Influence SAP ABAP Programmer Salaries

A SAP ABAP Programmer'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 Programmer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a SAP ABAP Programmer'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): $81,129
Early Career (1-2 years): $104,992
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $130,832
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $151,481
Expert (over 8 years): $146,119

Levels	Salary
SAP ABAP ... Level SAP ABAP Programmer	$81,129
ERP Confi... Level SAP ABAP Programmer	$104,992
ERP Confi... Level SAP ABAP Programmer	$130,832
ERP Confi... Level SAP ABAP Programmer	$151,481
ERP Confi... Level SAP ABAP Programmer	$146,119

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

District of Columbia: $87,161.
California: $86,831.
Massachusetts: $85,674.

District of Columbia $87,161 California $86,831 Massachusetts $85,674 Washington $85,359 New Jersey $85,327 Alaska $85,217 Connecticut $84,131 New York $83,690

Hawaii $82,281 Rhode Island $81,619 Maryland $81,171 Minnesota $80,557 Colorado $80,320 Illinois $80,242 Oregon $79,943 Delaware $79,722

New Hampshire $79,584 Virginia $79,273 Pennsylvania $78,368 Nevada $77,912 North Dakota $77,762 Michigan $77,526 Wisconsin $77,439 Vermont $77,266

Texas $76,786 Maine $76,754 Arizona $76,707 Ohio $76,652 Georgia $75,928 Indiana $75,566 Wyoming $75,495 Utah $75,385

Iowa $75,337 Kansas $74,959 Louisiana $74,849 North Carolina $74,810 Missouri $74,794 Florida $74,487 Montana $74,322 Nebraska $74,164

Kentucky $74,078 South Carolina $73,763 Tennessee $73,566 Idaho $73,487 New Mexico $72,913 Oklahoma $72,787 Alabama $72,322 South Dakota $71,543

Arkansas $71,118 West Virginia $70,890 Mississippi $70,205

Top Paying Cities for SAP ABAP Programmers

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: $82,958
Albion: $81,580
Ashaway: $83,273

Adamsville, RI $82,958 Albion, RI $81,580 Ashaway, RI $83,273 Barrington, RI $81,580 Block Island, RI $82,840 Bradford, RI $83,217 Bristol, RI $81,501 Carolina, RI $82,540

Charlestown, RI $82,627 Chepachet, RI $81,423 Clayville, RI $81,501 Coventry, RI $81,423 West Greenwich, RI $81,367 East Greenwich, RI $81,478 Exeter, RI $83,217 Fiskeville, RI $81,580

Forestdale, RI $81,501 Foster, RI $81,367 Glendale, RI $81,367 Greene, RI $82,281 Greenville, RI $81,580 Harmony, RI $81,556 Harrisville, RI $81,423 Hope, RI $81,580

Hope Valley, RI $83,273 Hopkinton, RI $83,296 Jamestown, RI $82,462 Kenyon, RI $83,194 Little Compton, RI $82,926 Manville, RI $81,580 Mapleville, RI $81,367 Newport, RI $82,477

Middletown, RI $82,824 North Kingstown, RI $81,344 North Scituate, RI $81,556 Oakland, RI $81,446 Pascoag, RI $81,399 Pawtucket, RI $81,580 Central Falls, RI $81,580 Cumberland, RI $81,580

Lincoln, RI $81,580 Portsmouth, RI $82,147 Prudence Island, RI $81,423 Rockville, RI $83,296 Saunderstown, RI $82,509 Shannock, RI $83,170 Slatersville, RI $81,501 Slocum, RI $82,509

Tiverton, RI $82,981 Wakefield, RI $82,422 Kingston, RI $82,438 Narragansett, RI $82,454 Peace Dale, RI $82,422 Warren, RI $81,556 Warwick, RI $81,580 Westerly, RI $83,320

West Kingston, RI $82,485 West Warwick, RI $81,580 Wood River Junction, RI $83,217 Woonsocket, RI $81,501 North Smithfield, RI $81,556 Wyoming, RI $83,194 Providence, RI $81,580 Cranston, RI $81,580

North Providence, RI $81,580 East Providence, RI $81,580 Riverside, RI $81,580 Rumford, RI $81,580 Smithfield, RI $81,580 Johnston, RI $81,580

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

Understanding how a SAP ABAP Programmer'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

$74,828

Average $81,619/year

$88,285

$6,236

Average $6,802/month

$7,357

$1,439

Average $1,570/week

$1,698

$36

Average $39/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,285	$7,357	$1,698	$42
Average	$81,619	$6,802	$1,570	$39
25th Percentile	$74,828	$6,236	$1,439	$36

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