What are the main factors that influence a Lead Coder's salary?

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

How does experience change a Lead Coder's salary?

A Lead Coder's salary grows with experience: starting around $94,298 for beginners, reaching about $97,971 at mid-level, and approach $101,487 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Coder?

Lead Coder salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Coder roles are District of Columbia $104,171, California $103,776, Massachusetts $102,393. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Coder roles make?

Salaries for Lead Coder level roles vary by specialization: Billing Coder: $73,506; Coder: $72,503; Outpatient Coder: $71,846; Senior Coder: $68,778; Coder II: $65,662.

Lead Coder Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead Coder make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Coder in Delaware is $95,280 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

However, a Lead Coder's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $110,271
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,176 to $103,127
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,977

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Lead Coder Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$103,127	$8,594	$1,983	$50
Average	$95,280	$7,940	$1,832	$46
25th Percentile	$85,176	$7,098	$1,638	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Coder Salaries

A Lead Coder'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 Lead Coder Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Coder'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): $94,298
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,579
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,971
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $101,252
Expert (over 8 years): $101,487

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Lead Coder	$94,298
Intermediate Level Lead Coder	$94,579
Senior Level Lead Coder	$97,971
Specialist Level Lead Coder	$101,252
Expert Level Lead Coder	$101,487

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How Do Lead Coder 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 Lead Coders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $104,171.
California: $103,776.
Massachusetts: $102,393.

District of Columbia $104,171 California $103,776 Massachusetts $102,393 Washington $102,017 New Jersey $101,979 Alaska $101,848 Connecticut $100,549 New York $100,022

Hawaii $98,338 Rhode Island $97,548 Maryland $97,012 Minnesota $96,278 Colorado $95,995 Illinois $95,901 Oregon $95,544 Delaware $95,280

New Hampshire $95,115 Virginia $94,744 Pennsylvania $93,662 Nevada $93,116 North Dakota $92,938 Michigan $92,655 Wisconsin $92,552 Vermont $92,345

Texas $91,771 Maine $91,733 Arizona $91,677 Ohio $91,611 Georgia $90,745 Indiana $90,313 Wyoming $90,228 Utah $90,096

Iowa $90,040 Kansas $89,588 Louisiana $89,456 North Carolina $89,409 Missouri $89,391 Florida $89,024 Montana $88,826 Nebraska $88,638

Kentucky $88,534 South Carolina $88,158 Tennessee $87,923 Idaho $87,829 New Mexico $87,142 Oklahoma $86,991 Alabama $86,436 South Dakota $85,505

Arkansas $84,997 West Virginia $84,724 Mississippi $83,905

Top Paying Cities for Lead Coders

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: $98,611
Little Creek: $97,698
Magnolia: $98,103

Lincoln, DE $98,611 Little Creek, DE $97,698 Magnolia, DE $98,103 Milford, DE $98,611 Marydel, DE $97,331 Millsboro, DE $98,611 Millville, DE $99,270 Milton, DE $98,611

Nassau, DE $98,611 Ocean View, DE $99,270 Rehoboth Beach, DE $99,270 Seaford, DE $97,576 Selbyville, DE $99,270 Smyrna, DE $97,219 Viola, DE $98,103 Woodside, DE $97,821

Bear, DE $96,503 Newark, DE $96,541 Claymont, DE $96,616 Delaware City, DE $96,541 Hockessin, DE $96,616 Kirkwood, DE $96,541 Middletown, DE $97,021 Montchanin, DE $96,616

New Castle, DE $96,616 Odessa, DE $97,153 Port Penn, DE $96,278 Rockland, DE $96,616 Saint Georges, DE $96,541 Townsend, DE $97,012 Winterthur, DE $96,616 Lewes, DE $98,611

Wilmington, DE $96,616 Dover, DE $97,651 Dover Afb, DE $97,877 Bethany Beach, DE $99,270 Bethel, DE $97,576 Bridgeville, DE $98,611 Camden Wyoming, DE $97,755 Cheswold, DE $97,426

Clayton, DE $97,181 Dagsboro, DE $99,270 Delmar, DE $97,576 Ellendale, DE $98,611 Felton, DE $98,611 Fenwick Island, DE $99,270 Frankford, DE $99,270 Frederica, DE $98,611

Georgetown, DE $98,611 Greenwood, DE $98,611 Harbeson, DE $98,611 Harrington, DE $98,611 Hartly, DE $97,134 Houston, DE $98,611 Kenton, DE $97,181 Laurel, DE $97,576

Yorklyn, DE $96,616

Lead Coder Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Coder'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$85,176

Average $95,280/year

$103,127

$7,098

Average $7,940/month

$8,594

$1,638

Average $1,832/week

$1,983

$41

Average $46/hour

$50

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$103,127	$8,594	$1,983	$50
Average	$95,280	$7,940	$1,832	$46
25th Percentile	$85,176	$7,098	$1,638	$41

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