Prevailing Wage in Rhode Island
H-1B wage levels and prevailing wages from 1,488 certified filings in Rhode Island
$113,368Median Prevailing Wage
$123,855Avg. Actual Salary
+17%Salary vs Prevailing Wage
1,488Filings
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the median H-1B prevailing wage in Rhode Island is $113,368 across 1,488 certified filings, with actual salaries averaging 17% above the wage floor.
Wage Levels in Rhode Island
| Level | Filings | Median Prevailing Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 215 | $71,136 |
| Level II | 705 | $98,571 |
| Level III | 257 | $128,586 |
| Level IV | 202 | $141,565 |
Wage levels reflect experience and responsibility: Level I is entry level (17th percentile of the local wage distribution), Level IV is fully competent (67th percentile). See the national prevailing wage guide for full definitions.
Top H-1B Roles in Rhode Island: Salary vs Prevailing Wage
| Job Title | Filings | Avg. Prevailing Wage | Avg. Actual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOFTWARE DEVELOPER | 76 | $109,907 | $115,126 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 29 | $122,886 | $131,597 |
| Sr Software Development Engineer | 25 | $122,170 | $135,227 |
| Software Engineer | 22 | $110,116 | $112,296 |
| Data Engineer | 19 | $108,688 | $114,804 |
| Architect | 19 | $81,190 | $81,190 |
| Staff Software Development Engineer | 18 | $137,381 | $160,874 |
| SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER | 16 | $113,535 | $118,586 |
| Developer | 15 | $83,886 | $83,886 |
| Technology Consultant 2 | 14 | $76,750 | $76,750 |
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