Software Engineer Salary in Rhode Island
Based on 830+ workers in Rhode Island
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (RI)
$96,990
$46.63/hr
vs National Average
$101,746
-4.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$49K – $156K
830 employed in Rhode Island
Salary Distribution — Software Engineer in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,160 |
| 25th percentile | $57,850 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $96,990 |
| 75th percentile | $125,420 |
| 90th percentile | $156,440 |
Historical Salary Trend — Software Engineer in Rhode Island vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $74,790 |
| 2023 | $91,940 |
| 2024 | $96,990 |
| Year | Rhode Island Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $74,790 | $89,712 |
| 2023 | $91,940 | $97,924 |
| 2024 | $96,990 | $101,746 |