Web Developers pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,250 a year or less, while the top 10% make $132,480 or more. The middle half of web developers in Providence earn between $85,680 and $104,910.
- $69K10th
- $86K25th
- $98KMedian
- $105K75th
- $132K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $102,370 | $8,531 | $49.22 |
| Median | $98,140 | $8,178 | $47.18 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $85,680 | $7,140 | $41.19 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $104,910 | $8,742 | $50.44 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Web Developers pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Web developers in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($102,540) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($98,770). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $92,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $102,370 | $98,140 | $69,250 | $132,480 | 410 |
| Rhode Island | $102,540 | $98,140 | $84,650 | $127,970 | n/a |
| United States | $98,770 | $92,650 | $48,100 | $162,290 | 70,190 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Web Developers salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $102,370, a single filer in Providence takes home about $77,587 a year, or $6,466 a month and $2,984 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $77,587 | $6,466 |
| Working in MA | $76,049 | $6,337 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for web developers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $102,370 buys what about $100,587 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Web Developers salary in nearby metro areas
- Worcester, MA$92,200
- Boston, MA$115,910
- Barnstable, MA$81,160
- Hartford, CT$92,950
- Springfield, MA$89,400
- Amherst, MA$84,860
Highest-paying cities for web developers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($167,300).
- San Jose, CA$167,300
- San Francisco, CA$151,450
- Washington, DC$135,690
- Seattle, WA$128,940
- Boston, MA$115,910
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Web Developers salary in Providence: questions
How much do web developers make an hour in Providence?
$49.22 an hour on average, and $47.18 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level web developers salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,250 a year and the 25th percentile is $85,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the web developers take-home pay in Providence?
About $77,587 a year ($6,466 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $102,370. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do web developers earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($98,770).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1254; area Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.27, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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