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

A System Developer's salary grows with experience: a Web Software Developer I (0-2 years)earns $74,110, a Web Software Developer II (2-4 years)earns $103,580, a System Developer (4-7 years)earns $119,415, a Web Software Developer IV (7+ years)earns $140,554, a Web Software Development Manager (7+ years)earns $152,634,

What are the highest paying states for a System Developer?

System Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for System Developer roles are District of Columbia $128,023, California $127,538, Massachusetts $125,838. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of System Developer roles make?

Salaries for System Developer level roles vary by specialization: Enterprise Applications Developer IV: $149,100; Enterprise Applications Developer III: $128,800; Mobile Software Developer - Senior: $128,700; Mobile Applications Developer, Sr.: $128,663; Mobile Applications Developer: $105,988.

System Developer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a System Developer make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a System Developer in Rhode Island is $119,883 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $132,039
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $108,982 to $126,246
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $99,057

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System Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$126,246	$10,520	$2,428	$61
Average	$119,883	$9,990	$2,305	$58
25th Percentile	$108,982	$9,082	$2,096	$52

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Key Factors That Influence System Developer Salaries

A System 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 System Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a System 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): $74,110
Early Career (1-2 years): $103,580
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,415
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $140,554
Expert (over 8 years): $152,634

Levels	Salary
Web Softw... Level System Developer	$74,110
Web Softw... Level System Developer	$103,580
System De... Level System Developer	$119,415
Web Softw... Level System Developer	$140,554
Web Softw... Level System Developer	$152,634

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

District of Columbia: $128,023.
California: $127,538.
Massachusetts: $125,838.

District of Columbia $128,023 California $127,538 Massachusetts $125,838 Washington $125,375 New Jersey $125,329 Alaska $125,167 Connecticut $123,572 New York $122,924

Hawaii $120,854 Rhode Island $119,883 Maryland $119,224 Minnesota $118,322 Colorado $117,975 Illinois $117,860 Oregon $117,420 Delaware $117,096

New Hampshire $116,893 Virginia $116,437 Pennsylvania $115,108 Nevada $114,437 North Dakota $114,217 Michigan $113,870 Wisconsin $113,743 Vermont $113,489

Texas $112,784 Maine $112,737 Arizona $112,668 Ohio $112,587 Georgia $111,523 Indiana $110,991 Wyoming $110,887 Utah $110,725

Iowa $110,656 Kansas $110,101 Louisiana $109,939 North Carolina $109,881 Missouri $109,858 Florida $109,407 Montana $109,164 Nebraska $108,933

Kentucky $108,806 South Carolina $108,343 Tennessee $108,054 Idaho $107,939 New Mexico $107,095 Oklahoma $106,910 Alabama $106,227 South Dakota $105,083

Arkansas $104,458 West Virginia $104,123 Mississippi $103,117

Top Paying Cities for System 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: $121,849
Albion: $119,825
Ashaway: $122,311

Adamsville, RI $121,849 Albion, RI $119,825 Ashaway, RI $122,311 Barrington, RI $119,825 Block Island, RI $121,675 Bradford, RI $122,230 Bristol, RI $119,710 Carolina, RI $121,236

Charlestown, RI $121,363 Chepachet, RI $119,594 Clayville, RI $119,710 Coventry, RI $119,594 West Greenwich, RI $119,513 East Greenwich, RI $119,675 Exeter, RI $122,230 Fiskeville, RI $119,825

Forestdale, RI $119,710 Foster, RI $119,513 Glendale, RI $119,513 Greene, RI $120,854 Greenville, RI $119,825 Harmony, RI $119,791 Harrisville, RI $119,594 Hope, RI $119,825

Hope Valley, RI $122,311 Hopkinton, RI $122,346 Jamestown, RI $121,120 Kenyon, RI $122,196 Little Compton, RI $121,803 Manville, RI $119,825 Mapleville, RI $119,513 Newport, RI $121,143

Middletown, RI $121,652 North Kingstown, RI $119,478 North Scituate, RI $119,791 Oakland, RI $119,629 Pascoag, RI $119,559 Pawtucket, RI $119,825 Central Falls, RI $119,825 Cumberland, RI $119,825

Lincoln, RI $119,825 Portsmouth, RI $120,658 Prudence Island, RI $119,594 Rockville, RI $122,346 Saunderstown, RI $121,190 Shannock, RI $122,161 Slatersville, RI $119,710 Slocum, RI $121,190

Tiverton, RI $121,883 Wakefield, RI $121,063 Kingston, RI $121,086 Narragansett, RI $121,109 Peace Dale, RI $121,063 Warren, RI $119,791 Warwick, RI $119,825 Westerly, RI $122,381

West Kingston, RI $121,155 West Warwick, RI $119,825 Wood River Junction, RI $122,230 Woonsocket, RI $119,710 North Smithfield, RI $119,791 Wyoming, RI $122,196 Providence, RI $119,825 Cranston, RI $119,825

North Providence, RI $119,825 East Providence, RI $119,825 Riverside, RI $119,825 Rumford, RI $119,825 Smithfield, RI $119,825 Johnston, RI $119,825

System Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a System 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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$108,982

Average $119,883/year

$126,246

$9,082

Average $9,990/month

$10,520

$2,096

Average $2,305/week

$2,428

$52

Average $58/hour

$61

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$126,246	$10,520	$2,428	$61
Average	$119,883	$9,990	$2,305	$58
25th Percentile	$108,982	$9,082	$2,096	$52

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