What are the main factors that influence a Software Analyst'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 Analyst's salary?

A Software Analyst's salary grows with experience: a Software Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $83,666, a Software Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $107,668, a Software Analyst (4-7 years)earns $131,860, a Software Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $152,562, a Software Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $175,368,

What are the highest paying states for a Software Analyst?

Software Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Software Analyst roles are District of Columbia $141,704, California $141,166, Massachusetts $139,285. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Software Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Software Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Senior Software Analyst: $152,234; Software Development Analyst: $134,320; Software Test Analyst: $92,984; Software Engineering Analyst: $91,789; Software Security Analyst: $89,700.

Software Analyst Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Software Analyst make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software Analyst in Rhode Island is $132,694 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $64.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $154,383
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $122,249 to $144,047
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $112,740

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Software Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$144,047	$12,004	$2,770	$69
Average	$132,694	$11,058	$2,552	$64
25th Percentile	$122,249	$10,187	$2,351	$59

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Key Factors That Influence Software Analyst Salaries

A Software Analyst'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 Software Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software Analyst'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): $83,666
Early Career (1-2 years): $107,668
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $131,860
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $152,562
Expert (over 8 years): $175,368

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Software Analyst	$83,666
Software ... Level Software Analyst	$107,668
Software ... Level Software Analyst	$131,860
Software ... Level Software Analyst	$152,562
Software ... Level Software Analyst	$175,368

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How Do Software Analyst 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 Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $141,704.
California: $141,166.
Massachusetts: $139,285.

District of Columbia $141,704 California $141,166 Massachusetts $139,285 Washington $138,773 New Jersey $138,722 Alaska $138,543 Connecticut $136,777 New York $136,060

Hawaii $133,769 Rhode Island $132,694 Maryland $131,964 Minnesota $130,966 Colorado $130,582 Illinois $130,454 Oregon $129,968 Delaware $129,609

New Hampshire $129,384 Virginia $128,880 Pennsylvania $127,408 Nevada $126,666 North Dakota $126,423 Michigan $126,039 Wisconsin $125,898 Vermont $125,616

Texas $124,836 Maine $124,784 Arizona $124,708 Ohio $124,618 Georgia $123,441 Indiana $122,852 Wyoming $122,737 Utah $122,557

Iowa $122,481 Kansas $121,866 Louisiana $121,687 North Carolina $121,623 Missouri $121,598 Florida $121,098 Montana $120,830 Nebraska $120,574

Kentucky $120,433 South Carolina $119,921 Tennessee $119,601 Idaho $119,473 New Mexico $118,539 Oklahoma $118,334 Alabama $117,579 South Dakota $116,312

Arkansas $115,621 West Virginia $115,250 Mississippi $114,136

Top Paying Cities for Software Analysts

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: $134,870
Albion: $132,630
Ashaway: $135,381

Adamsville, RI $134,870 Albion, RI $132,630 Ashaway, RI $135,381 Barrington, RI $132,630 Block Island, RI $134,678 Bradford, RI $135,292 Bristol, RI $132,502 Carolina, RI $134,191

Charlestown, RI $134,332 Chepachet, RI $132,374 Clayville, RI $132,502 Coventry, RI $132,374 West Greenwich, RI $132,284 East Greenwich, RI $132,463 Exeter, RI $135,292 Fiskeville, RI $132,630

Forestdale, RI $132,502 Foster, RI $132,284 Glendale, RI $132,284 Greene, RI $133,769 Greenville, RI $132,630 Harmony, RI $132,591 Harrisville, RI $132,374 Hope, RI $132,630

Hope Valley, RI $135,381 Hopkinton, RI $135,420 Jamestown, RI $134,063 Kenyon, RI $135,253 Little Compton, RI $134,818 Manville, RI $132,630 Mapleville, RI $132,284 Newport, RI $134,089

Middletown, RI $134,652 North Kingstown, RI $132,246 North Scituate, RI $132,591 Oakland, RI $132,412 Pascoag, RI $132,335 Pawtucket, RI $132,630 Central Falls, RI $132,630 Cumberland, RI $132,630

Lincoln, RI $132,630 Portsmouth, RI $133,551 Prudence Island, RI $132,374 Rockville, RI $135,420 Saunderstown, RI $134,140 Shannock, RI $135,215 Slatersville, RI $132,502 Slocum, RI $134,140

Tiverton, RI $134,908 Wakefield, RI $133,999 Kingston, RI $134,025 Narragansett, RI $134,050 Peace Dale, RI $133,999 Warren, RI $132,591 Warwick, RI $132,630 Westerly, RI $135,458

West Kingston, RI $134,102 West Warwick, RI $132,630 Wood River Junction, RI $135,292 Woonsocket, RI $132,502 North Smithfield, RI $132,591 Wyoming, RI $135,253 Providence, RI $132,630 Cranston, RI $132,630

North Providence, RI $132,630 East Providence, RI $132,630 Riverside, RI $132,630 Rumford, RI $132,630 Smithfield, RI $132,630 Johnston, RI $132,630

Software Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software Analyst'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 April 01, 2026

$122,249

Average $132,694/year

$144,047

$10,187

Average $11,058/month

$12,004

$2,351

Average $2,552/week

$2,770

$59

Average $64/hour

$69

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$144,047	$12,004	$2,770	$69
Average	$132,694	$11,058	$2,552	$64
25th Percentile	$122,249	$10,187	$2,351	$59

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