What are the main factors that influence a Software Development Project Manager's salary?

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

How does experience change A Software Development Project Manager's salary?

A Software Development Project Manager's salary grows with experience: an IT Project Manager I (0-2 years)earns $87,650, an Software Development Project Manager (2-4 years)earns $104,739, an IT Project Manager III (4-7 years)earns $127,817, an IT Project Manager IV (7+ years)earns $148,831, an IT Project Manager V (7-10 years)earns $165,698,

What are the highest paying states for a Software Development Project Manager?

Software Development Project Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Software Development Project Manager roles are District of Columbia $109,282, California $108,867, Massachusetts $107,417. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Software Development Project Manager roles make?

Salaries for Software Development Project Manager level roles vary by specialization: Manager Of Software Development: $169,651; Software Development Manager: $169,510; Software Engineering Manager: $169,505; Mobile Software Development Manager: $156,600; Embedded Software Engineering Manager: $153,594.

Software Development Project Manager Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Software Development Project Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Software Development Project Manager in Rhode Island is $103,044 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

However, a Software Development Project Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $118,004
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $92,596 to $110,875
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $83,084

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Software Development Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$110,875	$9,240	$2,132	$53
Average	$103,044	$8,587	$1,982	$50
25th Percentile	$92,596	$7,716	$1,781	$45

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Key Factors That Influence Software Development Project Manager Salaries

A Software Development Project Manager'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 Software Development Project Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software Development Project Manager'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): $87,650
Early Career (1-2 years): $104,739
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $127,817
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $148,831
Expert (over 8 years): $165,698

Levels	Salary
IT Projec... Level Software Development Project Manager	$87,650
Software ... Level Software Development Project Manager	$104,739
IT Projec... Level Software Development Project Manager	$127,817
IT Projec... Level Software Development Project Manager	$148,831
IT Projec... Level Software Development Project Manager	$165,698

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How Do Software Development Project Manager 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 Software Development Project Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $109,282.
California: $108,867.
Massachusetts: $107,417.

District of Columbia $109,282 California $108,867 Massachusetts $107,417 Washington $107,022 New Jersey $106,982 Alaska $106,844 Connecticut $105,482 New York $104,929

Hawaii $103,163 Rhode Island $102,333 Maryland $101,771 Minnesota $101,001 Colorado $100,705 Illinois $100,606 Oregon $100,231 Delaware $99,955

New Hampshire $99,781 Virginia $99,392 Pennsylvania $98,257 Nevada $97,685 North Dakota $97,497 Michigan $97,201 Wisconsin $97,092 Vermont $96,875

Texas $96,273 Maine $96,234 Arizona $96,175 Ohio $96,105 Georgia $95,197 Indiana $94,743 Wyoming $94,655 Utah $94,516

Iowa $94,457 Kansas $93,983 Louisiana $93,845 North Carolina $93,796 Missouri $93,776 Florida $93,391 Montana $93,184 Nebraska $92,986

Kentucky $92,878 South Carolina $92,483 Tennessee $92,236 Idaho $92,138 New Mexico $91,417 Oklahoma $91,259 Alabama $90,677 South Dakota $89,700

Arkansas $89,167 West Virginia $88,880 Mississippi $88,022

Top Paying Cities for Software Development Project Managers

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: $104,011
Albion: $102,284
Ashaway: $104,406

Adamsville, RI $104,011 Albion, RI $102,284 Ashaway, RI $104,406 Barrington, RI $102,284 Block Island, RI $103,863 Bradford, RI $104,337 Bristol, RI $102,185 Carolina, RI $103,488

Charlestown, RI $103,597 Chepachet, RI $102,087 Clayville, RI $102,185 Coventry, RI $102,087 West Greenwich, RI $102,018 East Greenwich, RI $102,156 Exeter, RI $104,337 Fiskeville, RI $102,284

Forestdale, RI $102,185 Foster, RI $102,018 Glendale, RI $102,018 Greene, RI $103,163 Greenville, RI $102,284 Harmony, RI $102,254 Harrisville, RI $102,087 Hope, RI $102,284

Hope Valley, RI $104,406 Hopkinton, RI $104,436 Jamestown, RI $103,390 Kenyon, RI $104,307 Little Compton, RI $103,972 Manville, RI $102,284 Mapleville, RI $102,018 Newport, RI $103,409

Middletown, RI $103,844 North Kingstown, RI $101,988 North Scituate, RI $102,254 Oakland, RI $102,116 Pascoag, RI $102,057 Pawtucket, RI $102,284 Central Falls, RI $102,284 Cumberland, RI $102,284

Lincoln, RI $102,284 Portsmouth, RI $102,995 Prudence Island, RI $102,087 Rockville, RI $104,436 Saunderstown, RI $103,449 Shannock, RI $104,278 Slatersville, RI $102,185 Slocum, RI $103,449

Tiverton, RI $104,041 Wakefield, RI $103,340 Kingston, RI $103,360 Narragansett, RI $103,380 Peace Dale, RI $103,340 Warren, RI $102,254 Warwick, RI $102,284 Westerly, RI $104,465

West Kingston, RI $103,419 West Warwick, RI $102,284 Wood River Junction, RI $104,337 Woonsocket, RI $102,185 North Smithfield, RI $102,254 Wyoming, RI $104,307 Providence, RI $102,284 Cranston, RI $102,284

North Providence, RI $102,284 East Providence, RI $102,284 Riverside, RI $102,284 Rumford, RI $102,284 Smithfield, RI $102,284 Johnston, RI $102,284

Software Development Project Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software Development Project Manager'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

$92,596

Average $103,044/year

$110,875

$7,716

Average $8,587/month

$9,240

$1,781

Average $1,982/week

$2,132

$45

Average $50/hour

$53

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$110,875	$9,240	$2,132	$53
Average	$103,044	$8,587	$1,982	$50
25th Percentile	$92,596	$7,716	$1,781	$45

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