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

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

How does experience change A Backend Development Director's salary?

A Backend Development Director's salary grows with experience: a Backend Developer V (7-10 years)earns $152,941, a Backend Development Supervisor (10+ years)earns $141,113, a Backend Development Manager (10+ years)earns $154,660, a Backend Development Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $185,579, a Backend Development Director (10+ years)earns $201,728,

What are the highest paying states for a Backend Development Director?

Backend Development Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Backend Development Director roles are District of Columbia $220,552, California $219,715, Massachusetts $216,787. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Backend Development Director roles make?

Salaries for Backend Development Director level roles vary by specialization: Backend Software Engineering Director: $199,200; Backend Applications Developer Director: $199,200; Backend Applications Developer Senior Manager: $183,300; Backend Software Engineering Senior Manager: $183,260; Backend Development Senior Manager: $183,252.

Backend Development Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Backend Development Director make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Backend Development Director in Delaware is $201,728 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $97.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $229,926
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $182,924 to $216,488
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $165,804

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Backend Development Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$216,488	$18,041	$4,163	$104
Average	$201,728	$16,811	$3,879	$97
25th Percentile	$182,924	$15,244	$3,518	$88

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Key Factors That Influence Backend Development Director Salaries

A Backend 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 Backend Development Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Backend 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:

Backend Developer V (7-10 years): $152,941
Backend Development Supervisor (10+ years): $141,113
Backend Development Manager (10+ years): $154,660
Backend Development Senior Manager (10+ years): $185,579
Backend Development Director (10+ years): $201,728

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Backend Developer V	7-10 years	$152,941
Backend Development Supervisor	10+ years	$141,113
Backend Development Manager	10+ years	$154,660
Backend Development Senior Manager	10+ years	$185,579
Backend Development Director	10+ years	$201,728

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

District of Columbia: $220,552.
California: $219,715.
Massachusetts: $216,787.

District of Columbia $220,552 California $219,715 Massachusetts $216,787 Washington $215,990 New Jersey $215,911 Alaska $215,632 Connecticut $212,883 New York $211,767

Hawaii $208,202 Rhode Island $206,528 Maryland $205,393 Minnesota $203,839 Colorado $203,242 Illinois $203,043 Oregon $202,286 Delaware $201,728

New Hampshire $201,377 Virginia $200,592 Pennsylvania $198,302 Nevada $197,146 North Dakota $196,768 Michigan $196,170 Wisconsin $195,951 Vermont $195,513

Texas $194,298 Maine $194,218 Arizona $194,099 Ohio $193,959 Georgia $192,126 Indiana $191,210 Wyoming $191,031 Utah $190,752

Iowa $190,632 Kansas $189,676 Louisiana $189,397 North Carolina $189,298 Missouri $189,258 Florida $188,481 Montana $188,063 Nebraska $187,664

Kentucky $187,445 South Carolina $186,649 Tennessee $186,151 Idaho $185,951 New Mexico $184,497 Oklahoma $184,178 Alabama $183,003 South Dakota $181,031

Arkansas $179,955 West Virginia $179,378 Mississippi $177,645

Top Paying Cities for Backend 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: $200,819
Little Creek: $202,290
Magnolia: $201,999

Lincoln, DE $200,819 Little Creek, DE $202,290 Magnolia, DE $201,999 Milford, DE $201,329 Marydel, DE $201,660 Millsboro, DE $199,977 Millville, DE $200,286 Milton, DE $200,632

Nassau, DE $200,778 Ocean View, DE $200,252 Rehoboth Beach, DE $200,636 Seaford, DE $200,750 Selbyville, DE $199,919 Smyrna, DE $202,429 Viola, DE $201,497 Woodside, DE $202,039

Bear, DE $201,572 Newark, DE $201,497 Claymont, DE $201,909 Delaware City, DE $201,698 Hockessin, DE $201,479 Kirkwood, DE $201,660 Middletown, DE $201,738 Montchanin, DE $201,525

New Castle, DE $201,555 Odessa, DE $201,837 Port Penn, DE $201,973 Rockland, DE $201,545 Saint Georges, DE $201,674 Townsend, DE $201,985 Winterthur, DE $201,568 Lewes, DE $200,710

Wilmington, DE $201,489 Dover, DE $202,290 Dover Afb, DE $201,224 Bethany Beach, DE $200,041 Bethel, DE $200,248 Bridgeville, DE $200,720 Camden Wyoming, DE $201,720 Cheswold, DE $202,224

Clayton, DE $202,230 Dagsboro, DE $199,901 Delmar, DE $199,580 Ellendale, DE $200,186 Felton, DE $201,313 Fenwick Island, DE $199,945 Frankford, DE $199,596 Frederica, DE $201,513

Georgetown, DE $199,825 Greenwood, DE $200,752 Harbeson, DE $200,039 Harrington, DE $201,059 Hartly, DE $201,684 Houston, DE $200,772 Kenton, DE $202,240 Laurel, DE $199,706

Yorklyn, DE $201,539

Backend Development Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Backend 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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$182,924

Average $201,728/year

$216,488

$15,244

Average $16,811/month

$18,041

$3,518

Average $3,879/week

$4,163

$88

Average $97/hour

$104

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$216,488	$18,041	$4,163	$104
Average	$201,728	$16,811	$3,879	$97
25th Percentile	$182,924	$15,244	$3,518	$88

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