Software Specialist Salary in Providence, RI

How much does a Software Specialist make in Providence, RI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Specialist in Providence, RI is $81,645. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $71,523 to $93,792, with most professionals earning between $62,308 and $104,851.

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Average Salary Range for Software Specialist in Providence, RI

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71523

93792

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99362

85075

What is the average salary for Software Specialist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Specialist in Providence, RI. The base salary for Software Specialist ranges from $71,523 to $93,792 with the average base salary of $81,645. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $74,250 to $99,362 with the average total cash compensation of $85,075.

View Average Salary for Software Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$81,645	$71,523 - $93,792
Bonus	$3,430	$2,726 - $5,570
Total Pay	$85,075	$74,250 - $99,362

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Software Specialist Salary Near Providence, RI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Providence, RI
CITY, STATE East Providence, RI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,523 - $93,792	COMPARE TO Providence, RI 0%
CITY, STATE Cranston, RI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,523 - $93,792	COMPARE TO Providence, RI 0%
CITY, STATE Pawtucket, RI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,523 - $93,792	COMPARE TO Providence, RI 0%
CITY, STATE Cumberland, RI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,523 - $93,792	COMPARE TO Providence, RI 0%
CITY, STATE Warwick, RI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,523 - $93,792	COMPARE TO Providence, RI 0%
CITY, STATE Attleboro, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,523 - $93,792	COMPARE TO Providence, RI 0%

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About Providence, Rhode Island

The Providence city limits enclose a small geographical region with a total area of 20.5 square miles (53 km2); 18.5 square miles (48 km2) of it is land and the remaining 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2) is water (roughly 10%). Providence is located at the head of Narragansett Bay, with the Providence River running into the bay through the center of the city, formed by the confluence of the Moshassuck and Woonasquatucket Rivers. The Waterplace Park amphitheater and riverwalks line the river's banks through downtown. Providence is one of many cities claimed to be founded on seven hills like Rome. The...

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