Software Developers Salary in Rhode Island
Software Developers in Rhode Island earn a median of $130,590 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $130,590
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($135,980)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,070
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,540; the top 10% earn over $168,630. Nationally the range is $82,460 to $214,670.
States ranked near Rhode Island
Similar jobs in Rhode Island
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$101,790 median in Rhode Island
- Computer Systems Analysts$134,630 median in Rhode Island
- Web Developers$98,140 median in Rhode Island
- Data Warehousing Specialists$140,320 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Database Administrators$106,020 median in Rhode Island
- Database Architects$140,320 median in Rhode Island
Software Developers pay in Rhode Island
How much do software developers make in Rhode Island?
The median is $130,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,540 and the top 10% earn over $168,630. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for software developers?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 50 (−4% vs. the national median of $135,980). Living costs are not included.