What are the main factors that influence an Entry Software Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change an Entry Software Engineer's salary?

An Entry Software Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $82,216 for beginners, reaching about $84,305 at mid-level, and approach $84,766 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Software Engineer?

Entry Software Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Software Engineer roles are District of Columbia $90,500, California $90,100, Massachusetts $88,900. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Software Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Entry Software Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Embedded Software Engineer: $110,000; International Business Machines (IBM) Corp. Entry Level Software Engineer: $98,149; Entry Level Software Engineer: $83,287; Entry Electronics Engineer: $82,100; Software Engineer I: $81,663.

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Entry Software Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Software Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Software Engineer in Delaware is $82,800 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, an Entry Software Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,645
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,800 to $89,000
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,427

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Entry Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,000	$7,417	$1,712	$43
Average	$82,800	$6,900	$1,592	$40
25th Percentile	$75,800	$6,317	$1,458	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Software Engineer Salaries

An Entry Software Engineer'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 Entry Software Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Software Engineer'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): $82,216
Early Career (1-2 years): $82,922
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,305
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,582
Expert (over 8 years): $84,766

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Entry Software Engineer	$82,216
Intermediate Level Entry Software Engineer	$82,922
Senior Level Entry Software Engineer	$84,305
Specialist Level Entry Software Engineer	$84,582
Expert Level Entry Software Engineer	$84,766

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How Do Entry Software Engineer 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 Entry Software Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $90,500.
California: $90,100.
Massachusetts: $88,900.

District of Columbia $90,500 California $90,100 Massachusetts $88,900 Washington $88,600 New Jersey $88,600 Alaska $88,500 Connecticut $87,300 New York $86,900

Hawaii $85,400 Rhode Island $84,700 Maryland $84,300 Minnesota $83,600 Colorado $83,400 Illinois $83,300 Oregon $83,000 Delaware $82,800

New Hampshire $82,600 Virginia $82,300 Pennsylvania $81,300 Nevada $80,900 North Dakota $80,700 Michigan $80,500 Wisconsin $80,400 Vermont $80,200

Maine $79,700 Texas $79,700 Arizona $79,600 Ohio $79,600 Georgia $78,800 Indiana $78,400 Wyoming $78,400 Utah $78,300

Iowa $78,200 Kansas $77,800 Louisiana $77,700 North Carolina $77,700 Missouri $77,600 Florida $77,300 Montana $77,100 Nebraska $77,000

Kentucky $76,900 South Carolina $76,600 Tennessee $76,400 Idaho $76,300 New Mexico $75,700 Oklahoma $75,600 Alabama $75,100 South Dakota $74,300

Arkansas $73,800 West Virginia $73,600 Mississippi $72,900

Top Paying Cities for Entry Software Engineers

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: $85,600
Little Creek: $84,800
Magnolia: $85,200

Lincoln, DE $85,600 Little Creek, DE $84,800 Magnolia, DE $85,200 Milford, DE $85,600 Marydel, DE $84,500 Millsboro, DE $85,600 Millville, DE $86,200 Milton, DE $85,600

Nassau, DE $85,600 Ocean View, DE $86,200 Rehoboth Beach, DE $86,200 Seaford, DE $84,700 Selbyville, DE $86,200 Smyrna, DE $84,400 Viola, DE $85,200 Woodside, DE $85,000

Bear, DE $83,800 Newark, DE $83,800 Claymont, DE $83,900 Delaware City, DE $83,800 Hockessin, DE $83,900 Kirkwood, DE $83,800 Middletown, DE $84,300 Montchanin, DE $83,900

New Castle, DE $83,900 Odessa, DE $84,400 Port Penn, DE $83,600 Rockland, DE $83,900 Saint Georges, DE $83,800 Townsend, DE $84,300 Winterthur, DE $83,900 Lewes, DE $85,600

Wilmington, DE $83,900 Dover, DE $84,800 Dover Afb, DE $85,000 Bethany Beach, DE $86,200 Bethel, DE $84,700 Bridgeville, DE $85,600 Camden Wyoming, DE $84,900 Cheswold, DE $84,600

Clayton, DE $84,400 Dagsboro, DE $86,200 Delmar, DE $84,700 Ellendale, DE $85,600 Felton, DE $85,600 Fenwick Island, DE $86,200 Frankford, DE $86,200 Frederica, DE $85,600

Georgetown, DE $85,600 Greenwood, DE $85,600 Harbeson, DE $85,600 Harrington, DE $85,600 Hartly, DE $84,400 Houston, DE $85,600 Kenton, DE $84,400 Laurel, DE $84,700

Yorklyn, DE $83,900

Entry Software Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Software Engineer'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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$75,800

Average $82,800/year

$89,000

$6,317

Average $6,900/month

$7,417

$1,458

Average $1,592/week

$1,712

$36

Average $40/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,000	$7,417	$1,712	$43
Average	$82,800	$6,900	$1,592	$40
25th Percentile	$75,800	$6,317	$1,458	$36

Entry Software Engineer Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Entry Software Engineer, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Intermediate Software Engineer role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $106,500 - a projected growth of 29% over your current level.

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