Software Developers pay in Providence-Warwick
In Providence-Warwick (RI), the median pay for software developers is $62.83 an hour ($130,690 a year). About 5,020 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($135,980). It is about the same as the Rhode Island median ($130,590).
Pay range for software developers in Providence-Warwick (RI)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $40.45 | $84,130 |
| 25% of workers | $49.02 | $101,950 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.83 | $130,690 |
| 75% of workers | $76.70 | $159,540 |
| 90% of workers | $82.74 | $172,090 |
Software Developers pay in Rhode Island metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick (this page) | $130,690 | 5,020 |
Rhode Island unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for software developers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 to 8 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +10.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 95,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Providence-Warwick (RI)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer User Support Specialists | $62,410 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $128,580 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $101,450 |
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