What are the main factors that influence a Business Application Development Director's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Business Application Development Director?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Business Application Development Director roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Business Application Development Director's salary?

A Business Application Development Director's salary grows with experience: a Business Application Delivery Programmer VI (10-12 years)earns $178,543, an Applications Programming Analysis Supervisor (12+ years)earns $129,721, a Business Application Development Manager (12+ years)earns $142,614, an Applications Programming Analysis Senior Manager (12+ years)earns $167,492, a Business Application Development Director (12+ years)earns $197,672,

What are the highest paying states for a Business Application Development Director?

Business Application Development Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Business Application Development Director roles are District of Columbia $216,200, California $215,300, Massachusetts $212,500. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Business Application Development Director roles make?

Salaries for Business Application Development Director level roles vary by specialization: Executive Director of Software Engineering/Application Development: $241,500; Business Development Director: $210,752; Director Of Application Development: $197,372; Application Design and Development Director: $197,100; Business Application Delivery Director: $195,193.

Business Application Development Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Business Application Development Director make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Business Application Development Director in Delaware is $197,700 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $95.

However, a Business Application Development Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $211,073
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $184,200 to $204,700
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $171,909

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$204,700	$17,058	$3,937	$98
Average	$197,700	$16,475	$3,802	$95
25th Percentile	$184,200	$15,350	$3,542	$89

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Key Factors That Influence Business Application Development Director Salaries

A Business Application Development Director'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 Business Application Development Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Business Application Development Director'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:

Business Application Delivery Programmer VI (10-12 years): $178,543
Applications Programming Analysis Supervisor (12+ years): $129,721
Business Application Development Manager (12+ years): $142,614
Applications Programming Analysis Senior Manager (12+ years): $167,492
Business Application Development Director (12+ years): $197,672

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Business Application Delivery Programmer VI	10-12 years	$178,543
Applications Programming Analysis Supervisor	12+ years	$129,721
Business Application Development Manager	12+ years	$142,614
Applications Programming Analysis Senior Manager	12+ years	$167,492
Business Application Development Director	12+ years	$197,672

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How Do Business Application Development Director 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 Business Application Development Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $216,200.
California: $215,300.
Massachusetts: $212,500.

District of Columbia $216,200 California $215,300 Massachusetts $212,500 Washington $211,700 New Jersey $211,600 Alaska $211,300 Connecticut $208,700 New York $207,600

Hawaii $204,100 Rhode Island $202,400 Maryland $201,300 Minnesota $199,800 Colorado $199,200 Illinois $199,000 Oregon $198,300 Delaware $197,700

New Hampshire $197,400 Virginia $196,600 Pennsylvania $194,400 Nevada $193,200 North Dakota $192,900 Michigan $192,300 Wisconsin $192,100 Vermont $191,600

Maine $190,400 Texas $190,400 Arizona $190,200 Ohio $190,100 Georgia $188,300 Indiana $187,400 Wyoming $187,200 Utah $187,000

Iowa $186,800 Kansas $185,900 Louisiana $185,600 Missouri $185,500 North Carolina $185,500 Florida $184,700 Montana $184,300 Nebraska $183,900

Kentucky $183,700 South Carolina $182,900 Tennessee $182,500 Idaho $182,300 New Mexico $180,800 Oklahoma $180,500 Alabama $179,400 South Dakota $177,400

Arkansas $176,400 West Virginia $175,800 Mississippi $174,100

Top Paying Cities for Business Application Development Directors

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:

Lincoln: $196,800
Little Creek: $198,300
Magnolia: $198,000

Lincoln, DE $196,800 Little Creek, DE $198,300 Magnolia, DE $198,000 Milford, DE $197,300 Marydel, DE $197,700 Millsboro, DE $196,000 Millville, DE $196,300 Milton, DE $196,600

Nassau, DE $196,800 Ocean View, DE $196,300 Rehoboth Beach, DE $196,700 Seaford, DE $196,800 Selbyville, DE $195,900 Smyrna, DE $198,400 Viola, DE $197,500 Woodside, DE $198,000

Bear, DE $197,600 Newark, DE $197,500 Claymont, DE $197,900 Delaware City, DE $197,700 Hockessin, DE $197,500 Kirkwood, DE $197,700 Middletown, DE $197,700 Montchanin, DE $197,500

New Castle, DE $197,600 Odessa, DE $197,800 Port Penn, DE $198,000 Rockland, DE $197,500 Saint Georges, DE $197,700 Townsend, DE $198,000 Winterthur, DE $197,600 Lewes, DE $196,700

Wilmington, DE $197,500 Dover, DE $198,300 Dover Afb, DE $197,200 Bethany Beach, DE $196,100 Bethel, DE $196,300 Bridgeville, DE $196,700 Camden Wyoming, DE $197,700 Cheswold, DE $198,200

Clayton, DE $198,200 Dagsboro, DE $195,900 Delmar, DE $195,600 Ellendale, DE $196,200 Felton, DE $197,300 Fenwick Island, DE $196,000 Frankford, DE $195,600 Frederica, DE $197,500

Georgetown, DE $195,900 Greenwood, DE $196,800 Harbeson, DE $196,100 Harrington, DE $197,100 Hartly, DE $197,700 Houston, DE $196,800 Kenton, DE $198,200 Laurel, DE $195,700

Yorklyn, DE $197,500

Business Application Development Director Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Business Application Development Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $221,126. While startup companies pay approximate $187,006.

Business Application Development Director Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$187,006
Growth Stage	51~500	$197,788
Established	501~5000	$213,539
Enterprise	5000+	$221,126

Business Application Development Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Business Application Development Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 96% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Business Application Development Director positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Business Application Development Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Business Application Development Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$257,010	$124.0	30%
Financial Services	$247,125	$119.0	25%
Pharmaceuticals	$243,171	$117.0	23%
Biotechnology	$237,240	$114.0	20%
Internet	$233,286	$112.0	18%

Business Application Development Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Business Application Development Director'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.

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$184,200

Average $197,700/year

$204,700

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Average $16,475/month

$17,058

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Average $3,802/week

$3,937

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Average $95/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$204,700	$17,058	$3,937	$98
Average	$197,700	$16,475	$3,802	$95
25th Percentile	$184,200	$15,350	$3,542	$89

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