Software Developers pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,130 a year or less, while the top 10% make $172,090 or more. The middle half of software developers in Providence earn between $101,950 and $159,540.
- $84K10th
- $102K25th
- $131KMedian
- $160K75th
- $172K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $131,360 | $10,947 | $63.15 |
| Median | $130,690 | $10,891 | $62.83 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $101,950 | $8,496 | $49.01 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $159,540 | $13,295 | $76.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Software Developers pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Software developers in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($129,080) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($148,100). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $135,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $131,360 | $130,690 | $84,130 | $172,090 | 5,020 |
| Rhode Island | $129,080 | $130,590 | $83,540 | $168,630 | 5,070 |
| United States | $148,100 | $135,980 | $82,460 | $214,670 | 1,687,890 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Software Developers salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $131,360, a single filer in Providence takes home about $96,413 a year, or $8,034 a month and $3,708 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $96,413 | $8,034 |
| Working in MA | $94,803 | $7,900 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for software developers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $131,360 buys what about $129,072 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Software Developers salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$128,800
- Worcester, MA$144,360
- Boston, MA$162,440
- Barnstable, MA$140,860
- Hartford, CT$134,570
- Springfield, MA$133,220
Highest-paying cities for software developers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($221,710).
- San Jose, CA$221,710
- San Francisco, CA$193,430
- Seattle, WA$174,920
- Oxnard, CA$174,020
- Boulder, CO$166,480
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Software Developers salary in Providence: questions
How much do software developers make an hour in Providence?
$63.15 an hour on average, and $62.83 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level software developers salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,130 a year and the 25th percentile is $101,950, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the software developers take-home pay in Providence?
About $96,413 a year ($8,034 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $131,360. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do software developers earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($148,100).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1252; area Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
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