salary$130,690 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$84,130per year
Top pay (top 10%)$172,090per year
Jobs in the area5,020people work this job
Can a software developer afford Providence?
Cheap. Rent of $1,964 a month takes 18.0% of the median software developer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make in Providence, RI?
The median pay for a software developer in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area is $130,690 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $84,130 and $172,090.
Can a software developer afford to live in Providence?
Typical rent of $1,964 a month takes 18.0% of the median software developer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area.