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Software Developer Salary in Rhode Island

Median Annual in Rhode Island
$130,590/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$62.78/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Rhode Island

groups Employed in RI
5,070
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$127,679 #34 of 50

Software Developer pay in Rhode Island, explained

Software developers in Rhode Island earn a median of $130,590 per year ($62.78 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $83,540, while the most experienced software developers reach about $168,630. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Rhode Island.

Is $130,590 good pay in Rhode Island?

Adjusted for Rhode Island's cost of living (which runs 102% of the U.S. average), that $130,590 is worth about $127,679 in national buying power — ranking Rhode Island #34 for real pay (vs #20 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in Rhode Island

Entry level (10th pct)
$83,540
$40.16/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$130,590
$62.78/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$168,630
$81.07/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs RI
Rhode Island (here) $130,590 $127,679
Massachusetts $165,210 $156,217 −$34,620
Connecticut $134,120 $129,447 −$3,530

Software Developer in Rhode Island: FAQ

How much do software developers make in Rhode Island?

Software developers in Rhode Island earn a median of $130,590 per year ($62.78 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does Rhode Island pay software developers well?

At $130,590, Rhode Island pays 4% below the national median for software developers. An estimated 5,070 work in the state.

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