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 $81,149, an ERP Configuration Specialist II (2-4 years)earns $104,977, an ERP Configuration Specialist III (4-7 years)earns $130,842, an ERP Configuration Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $151,551, an ERP Configuration Manager (7+ years)earns $146,156,

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 $87,186, California $86,855, Massachusetts $85,698. 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: $118,285; SAP ABAP Developer: $106,763; ABAP Software Developer: $105,166; ABAP Technical Consultant: $104,782; ABAP Developer: $101,558.

SAP ABAP Programmer Salary in Rhode Island

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

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a SAP ABAP Programmer in Rhode Island is $81,642 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): $94,467
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,881 to $88,355
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,726

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SAP ABAP Programmer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,355	$7,363	$1,699	$42
Average	$81,642	$6,804	$1,570	$39
25th Percentile	$74,881	$6,240	$1,440	$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): $81,149
Early Career (1-2 years): $104,977
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $130,842
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $151,551
Expert (over 8 years): $146,156

Levels	Salary
SAP ABAP ... Level SAP ABAP Programmer	$81,149
ERP Confi... Level SAP ABAP Programmer	$104,977
ERP Confi... Level SAP ABAP Programmer	$130,842
ERP Confi... Level SAP ABAP Programmer	$151,551
ERP Confi... Level SAP ABAP Programmer	$146,156

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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: $87,186.
California: $86,855.
Massachusetts: $85,698.

District of Columbia $87,186 California $86,855 Massachusetts $85,698 Washington $85,383 New Jersey $85,351 Alaska $85,241 Connecticut $84,154 New York $83,713

Hawaii $82,304 Rhode Island $81,642 Maryland $81,193 Minnesota $80,579 Colorado $80,343 Illinois $80,264 Oregon $79,965 Delaware $79,744

New Hampshire $79,606 Virginia $79,296 Pennsylvania $78,390 Nevada $77,933 North Dakota $77,784 Michigan $77,547 Wisconsin $77,461 Vermont $77,288

Texas $76,807 Maine $76,776 Arizona $76,729 Ohio $76,673 Georgia $75,949 Indiana $75,587 Wyoming $75,516 Utah $75,406

Iowa $75,358 Kansas $74,980 Louisiana $74,870 North Carolina $74,831 Missouri $74,815 Florida $74,508 Montana $74,343 Nebraska $74,185

Kentucky $74,098 South Carolina $73,784 Tennessee $73,587 Idaho $73,508 New Mexico $72,933 Oklahoma $72,807 Alabama $72,342 South Dakota $71,563

Arkansas $71,138 West Virginia $70,909 Mississippi $70,224

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: $82,663
Albion: $81,964
Ashaway: $82,506

Adamsville, RI $82,663 Albion, RI $81,964 Ashaway, RI $82,506 Barrington, RI $81,748 Block Island, RI $82,204 Bradford, RI $82,456 Bristol, RI $82,063 Carolina, RI $82,320

Charlestown, RI $82,350 Chepachet, RI $82,186 Clayville, RI $81,957 Coventry, RI $81,961 West Greenwich, RI $82,187 East Greenwich, RI $81,906 Exeter, RI $82,164 Fiskeville, RI $81,747

Forestdale, RI $82,377 Foster, RI $82,143 Glendale, RI $82,383 Greene, RI $82,251 Greenville, RI $81,778 Harmony, RI $81,884 Harrisville, RI $82,348 Hope, RI $81,798

Hope Valley, RI $82,434 Hopkinton, RI $82,542 Jamestown, RI $82,267 Kenyon, RI $82,310 Little Compton, RI $82,650 Manville, RI $82,072 Mapleville, RI $82,202 Newport, RI $82,349

Middletown, RI $82,386 North Kingstown, RI $82,047 North Scituate, RI $81,885 Oakland, RI $82,291 Pascoag, RI $82,402 Pawtucket, RI $81,626 Central Falls, RI $81,663 Cumberland, RI $82,126

Lincoln, RI $81,745 Portsmouth, RI $82,341 Prudence Island, RI $82,171 Rockville, RI $82,530 Saunderstown, RI $82,217 Shannock, RI $82,315 Slatersville, RI $82,378 Slocum, RI $82,215

Tiverton, RI $82,591 Wakefield, RI $82,287 Kingston, RI $82,256 Narragansett, RI $82,310 Peace Dale, RI $82,277 Warren, RI $81,960 Warwick, RI $81,731 Westerly, RI $82,526

West Kingston, RI $82,282 West Warwick, RI $81,831 Wood River Junction, RI $82,399 Woonsocket, RI $82,382 North Smithfield, RI $82,194 Wyoming, RI $82,315 Providence, RI $81,603 Cranston, RI $81,614

North Providence, RI $81,623 East Providence, RI $81,608 Riverside, RI $81,634 Rumford, RI $81,623 Smithfield, RI $81,788 Johnston, RI $81,651

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.

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$74,881

Average $81,642/year

$88,355

$6,240

Average $6,804/month

$7,363

$1,440

Average $1,570/week

$1,699

$36

Average $39/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,355	$7,363	$1,699	$42
Average	$81,642	$6,804	$1,570	$39
25th Percentile	$74,881	$6,240	$1,440	$36

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