How much does a software developer make in Providence?
$130,700a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $62.83 an hour or $10,890 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.83
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 69 of 377
- Jobs in the area
- 5,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $84,130Median: $130,700Highest 10%: $172,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,130 | $40.45 | |
| 25th | $102,000 | $49.01 | |
| Median | $130,700 | $62.83 | |
| 75th | $159,500 | $76.70 | |
| 90th | $172,100 | $82.74 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for software developers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Database Architect | $142,100 |
| Computer Network Architect | $131,300 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $128,600 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $123,400 |
| Information Security Analyst | $109,900 |
| Mathematician | $109,300 |
| Actuary | $108,000 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $102,800 |
| Data Scientist | $102,400 |
| Database Administrator | $102,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $62.83 ($130,700 a year).
Do software developers make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $130,700 against $136,000 nationally, 4% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $130,600, so Providence pays 0% more.
Where does Providence rank for software developer pay?
69 of 377 metro areas with data.
How much does a software developer make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $84,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $172,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.