What are the main factors that influence an Exploit Developer's salary?

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

How does experience change an Exploit Developer's salary?

An Exploit Developer's salary grows with experience: starting around $83,548 for beginners, reaching about $84,287 at mid-level, and approach $86,629 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Exploit Developer?

Exploit Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Exploit Developer roles are District of Columbia $92,152, California $91,803, Massachusetts $90,579. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Exploit Developer roles make?

Salaries for Exploit Developer level roles vary by specialization: C++ Developer Senior Developer: $152,165; Java Developer, Sr.: $128,225; Property Developer: $114,101; Java Developer: $105,985; Cobol Developer: $90,849.

Exploit Developer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Exploit Developer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Exploit Developer in Delaware is $84,287 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

However, an Exploit Developer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,700
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,740 to $88,167
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $77,510

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Exploit Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,167	$7,347	$1,696	$42
Average	$84,287	$7,024	$1,621	$41
25th Percentile	$80,740	$6,728	$1,553	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Exploit Developer Salaries

An Exploit Developer'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 Exploit Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Exploit Developer'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): $83,548
Early Career (1-2 years): $83,794
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,287
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $85,026
Expert (over 8 years): $86,629

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Exploit Developer	$83,548
Intermediate Level Exploit Developer	$83,794
Senior Level Exploit Developer	$84,287
Specialist Level Exploit Developer	$85,026
Expert Level Exploit Developer	$86,629

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How Do Exploit Developer 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 Exploit Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $92,152.
California: $91,803.
Massachusetts: $90,579.

District of Columbia $92,152 California $91,803 Massachusetts $90,579 Washington $90,246 New Jersey $90,213 Alaska $90,097 Connecticut $88,948 New York $88,482

Hawaii $86,992 Rhode Island $86,293 Maryland $85,819 Minnesota $85,169 Colorado $84,920 Illinois $84,836 Oregon $84,520 Delaware $84,287

New Hampshire $84,141 Virginia $83,813 Pennsylvania $82,856 Nevada $82,373 North Dakota $82,215 Michigan $81,965 Wisconsin $81,873 Vermont $81,690

Texas $81,183 Maine $81,149 Arizona $81,099 Ohio $81,041 Georgia $80,275 Indiana $79,893 Wyoming $79,818 Utah $79,701

Iowa $79,651 Kansas $79,252 Louisiana $79,135 North Carolina $79,094 Missouri $79,077 Florida $78,752 Montana $78,578 Nebraska $78,411

Kentucky $78,320 South Carolina $77,987 Tennessee $77,779 Idaho $77,695 New Mexico $77,088 Oklahoma $76,955 Alabama $76,463 South Dakota $75,640

Arkansas $75,190 West Virginia $74,949 Mississippi $74,225

Top Paying Cities for Exploit Developers

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: $87,233
Little Creek: $86,426
Magnolia: $86,784

Lincoln, DE $87,233 Little Creek, DE $86,426 Magnolia, DE $86,784 Milford, DE $87,233 Marydel, DE $86,102 Millsboro, DE $87,233 Millville, DE $87,816 Milton, DE $87,233

Nassau, DE $87,233 Ocean View, DE $87,816 Rehoboth Beach, DE $87,816 Seaford, DE $86,318 Selbyville, DE $87,816 Smyrna, DE $86,002 Viola, DE $86,784 Woodside, DE $86,534

Bear, DE $85,369 Newark, DE $85,402 Claymont, DE $85,469 Delaware City, DE $85,402 Hockessin, DE $85,469 Kirkwood, DE $85,402 Middletown, DE $85,827 Montchanin, DE $85,469

New Castle, DE $85,469 Odessa, DE $85,943 Port Penn, DE $85,169 Rockland, DE $85,469 Saint Georges, DE $85,402 Townsend, DE $85,819 Winterthur, DE $85,469 Lewes, DE $87,233

Wilmington, DE $85,469 Dover, DE $86,385 Dover Afb, DE $86,584 Bethany Beach, DE $87,816 Bethel, DE $86,318 Bridgeville, DE $87,233 Camden Wyoming, DE $86,476 Cheswold, DE $86,185

Clayton, DE $85,968 Dagsboro, DE $87,816 Delmar, DE $86,318 Ellendale, DE $87,233 Felton, DE $87,233 Fenwick Island, DE $87,816 Frankford, DE $87,816 Frederica, DE $87,233

Georgetown, DE $87,233 Greenwood, DE $87,233 Harbeson, DE $87,233 Harrington, DE $87,233 Hartly, DE $85,927 Houston, DE $87,233 Kenton, DE $85,968 Laurel, DE $86,318

Yorklyn, DE $85,469

Exploit Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Exploit Developer'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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$80,740

Average $84,287/year

$88,167

$6,728

Average $7,024/month

$7,347

$1,553

Average $1,621/week

$1,696

$39

Average $41/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,167	$7,347	$1,696	$42
Average	$84,287	$7,024	$1,621	$41
25th Percentile	$80,740	$6,728	$1,553	$39

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