Software Engineer Salary in Rhode Island
Based on 830+ workers in Rhode Island
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (RI)
$102,210
$49.139/hr
vs National Average
$106,671
-4.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$51K – $159K
830 employed in Rhode Island
Salary Distribution — Software Engineer in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,700 |
| 25th percentile | $75,360 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $102,210 |
| 75th percentile | $129,130 |
| 90th percentile | $158,670 |
Top H-1B Employers for Software Engineer in Rhode Island
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in Rhode Island — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FACTORY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 4 | $96,002 |
| 2 | COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 3 | $115,253 |
| 3 | COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | 3 | $129,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Software Engineer in Rhode Island vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $74,790 |
| 2023 | $91,940 |
| 2024 | $96,990 |
| 2025 | $102,210 |
| Year | Rhode Island Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $74,790 | $89,712 |
| 2023 | $91,940 | $97,924 |
| 2024 | $96,990 | $101,746 |
| 2025 | $102,210 | $106,671 |