What are the main factors that influence a Lead Programmer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Lead Programmer's salary?

A Lead Programmer's salary grows with experience: an Applications Programmer III (4-7 years)earns $128,064, an Applications Programmer IV (7+ years)earns $150,017, an Lead Programmer (7-10 years)earns $174,289, an Applications Programming Supervisor (10+ years)earns $140,184, an Applications Programming Manager (10+ years)earns $158,620,

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Programmer?

Lead Programmer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Programmer roles are District of Columbia $187,559, California $186,848, Massachusetts $184,358. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Programmer roles make?

Salaries for Lead Programmer level roles vary by specialization: Lead Programmer Analyst: $166,815; Expert Client/Server Programmer Team Lead: $145,370; Applications Programmer IV: $143,565; Operating Systems Programmer Project Lead: $138,440; Team Lead Web Software Programmer: $137,600.

Lead Programmer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Lead Programmer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Lead Programmer in Rhode Island is $176,853 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $85.

However, a Lead Programmer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $213,549
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $160,986 to $196,061
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $146,539

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Lead Programmer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$196,061	$16,338	$3,770	$94
Average	$176,853	$14,738	$3,401	$85
25th Percentile	$160,986	$13,415	$3,096	$77

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Programmer Salaries

A Lead Programmer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Lead Programmer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Programmer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $128,064
Early Career (1-2 years): $150,017
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $174,289
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $140,184
Expert (over 8 years): $158,620

Levels	Salary
Applicati... Level Lead Programmer	$128,064
Applicati... Level Lead Programmer	$150,017
Lead Prog... Level Lead Programmer	$174,289
Applicati... Level Lead Programmer	$140,184
Applicati... Level Lead Programmer	$158,620

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How Do Lead Programmer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Lead Programmers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $187,559.
California: $186,848.
Massachusetts: $184,358.

District of Columbia $187,559 California $186,848 Massachusetts $184,358 Washington $183,680 New Jersey $183,612 Alaska $183,375 Connecticut $181,037 New York $180,089

Hawaii $177,057 Rhode Island $175,634 Maryland $174,668 Minnesota $173,347 Colorado $172,839 Illinois $172,669 Oregon $172,025 Delaware $171,551

New Hampshire $171,253 Virginia $170,586 Pennsylvania $168,637 Nevada $167,655 North Dakota $167,333 Michigan $166,825 Wisconsin $166,638 Vermont $166,266

Texas $165,232 Maine $165,165 Arizona $165,063 Ohio $164,945 Georgia $163,386 Indiana $162,607 Wyoming $162,454 Utah $162,217

Iowa $162,116 Kansas $161,302 Louisiana $161,065 North Carolina $160,981 Missouri $160,947 Florida $160,286 Montana $159,930 Nebraska $159,591

Kentucky $159,405 South Carolina $158,728 Tennessee $158,304 Idaho $158,135 New Mexico $156,898 Oklahoma $156,627 Alabama $155,628 South Dakota $153,950

Arkansas $153,036 West Virginia $152,544 Mississippi $151,071

Top Paying Cities for Lead Programmers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $178,513
Albion: $175,549
Ashaway: $179,191

Adamsville, RI $178,513 Albion, RI $175,549 Ashaway, RI $179,191 Barrington, RI $175,549 Block Island, RI $178,259 Bradford, RI $179,072 Bristol, RI $175,380 Carolina, RI $177,616

Charlestown, RI $177,802 Chepachet, RI $175,210 Clayville, RI $175,380 Coventry, RI $175,210 West Greenwich, RI $175,092 East Greenwich, RI $175,329 Exeter, RI $179,072 Fiskeville, RI $175,549

Forestdale, RI $175,380 Foster, RI $175,092 Glendale, RI $175,092 Greene, RI $177,057 Greenville, RI $175,549 Harmony, RI $175,498 Harrisville, RI $175,210 Hope, RI $175,549

Hope Valley, RI $179,191 Hopkinton, RI $179,242 Jamestown, RI $177,446 Kenyon, RI $179,022 Little Compton, RI $178,446 Manville, RI $175,549 Mapleville, RI $175,092 Newport, RI $177,480

Middletown, RI $178,225 North Kingstown, RI $175,041 North Scituate, RI $175,498 Oakland, RI $175,261 Pascoag, RI $175,159 Pawtucket, RI $175,549 Central Falls, RI $175,549 Cumberland, RI $175,549

Lincoln, RI $175,549 Portsmouth, RI $176,769 Prudence Island, RI $175,210 Rockville, RI $179,242 Saunderstown, RI $177,548 Shannock, RI $178,971 Slatersville, RI $175,380 Slocum, RI $177,548

Tiverton, RI $178,564 Wakefield, RI $177,362 Kingston, RI $177,395 Narragansett, RI $177,429 Peace Dale, RI $177,362 Warren, RI $175,498 Warwick, RI $175,549 Westerly, RI $179,293

West Kingston, RI $177,497 West Warwick, RI $175,549 Wood River Junction, RI $179,072 Woonsocket, RI $175,380 North Smithfield, RI $175,498 Wyoming, RI $179,022 Providence, RI $175,549 Cranston, RI $175,549

North Providence, RI $175,549 East Providence, RI $175,549 Riverside, RI $175,549 Rumford, RI $175,549 Smithfield, RI $175,549 Johnston, RI $175,549

Lead Programmer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Programmer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$160,986

Average $176,853/year

$196,061

$13,415

Average $14,738/month

$16,338

$3,096

Average $3,401/week

$3,770

$77

Average $85/hour

$94

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$196,061	$16,338	$3,770	$94
Average	$176,853	$14,738	$3,401	$85
25th Percentile	$160,986	$13,415	$3,096	$77

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