What are the main factors that influence a Programming Analyst's salary?

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

How does experience change a Programming Analyst's salary?

A Programming Analyst's salary grows with experience: starting around $85,868 for beginners, reaching about $87,291 at mid-level, and approach $88,074 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Programming Analyst?

Programming Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Programming Analyst roles are District of Columbia $94,330, California $93,972, Massachusetts $92,720. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Programming Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Programming Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Director - Programming: $198,490; Programming Engineer: $142,119; Data Warehouse Programming Specialist IV: $129,977; Programming Developer: $118,310; Systems Programming: $117,153.

Programming Analyst Salary in Delaware

How much does a Programming Analyst make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Programming Analyst in Delaware is $86,279 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,407
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,050 to $88,440
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,199

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Programming Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,440	$7,370	$1,701	$43
Average	$86,279	$7,190	$1,659	$41
25th Percentile	$82,050	$6,837	$1,578	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Programming Analyst Salaries

A Programming Analyst'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 Programming Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Programming Analyst'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): $85,868
Early Career (1-2 years): $85,985
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,291
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $88,022
Expert (over 8 years): $88,074

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Programming Analyst	$85,868
Intermediate Level Programming Analyst	$85,985
Senior Level Programming Analyst	$87,291
Specialist Level Programming Analyst	$88,022
Expert Level Programming Analyst	$88,074

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How Do Programming Analyst 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 Programming Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $94,330.
California: $93,972.
Massachusetts: $92,720.

District of Columbia $94,330 California $93,972 Massachusetts $92,720 Washington $92,379 New Jersey $92,345 Alaska $92,226 Connecticut $91,050 New York $90,573

Hawaii $89,048 Rhode Island $88,332 Maryland $87,846 Minnesota $87,182 Colorado $86,926 Illinois $86,841 Oregon $86,517 Delaware $86,279

New Hampshire $86,129 Virginia $85,793 Pennsylvania $84,813 Nevada $84,319 North Dakota $84,157 Michigan $83,902 Wisconsin $83,808 Vermont $83,621

Texas $83,101 Maine $83,067 Arizona $83,016 Ohio $82,956 Georgia $82,172 Indiana $81,780 Wyoming $81,704 Utah $81,584

Iowa $81,533 Kansas $81,124 Louisiana $81,005 North Carolina $80,963 Missouri $80,945 Florida $80,613 Montana $80,434 Nebraska $80,264

Kentucky $80,170 South Carolina $79,829 Tennessee $79,616 Idaho $79,531 New Mexico $78,909 Oklahoma $78,773 Alabama $78,270 South Dakota $77,427

Arkansas $76,967 West Virginia $76,720 Mississippi $75,979

Top Paying Cities for Programming Analysts

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: $89,295
Little Creek: $88,468
Magnolia: $88,835

Lincoln, DE $89,295 Little Creek, DE $88,468 Magnolia, DE $88,835 Milford, DE $89,295 Marydel, DE $88,136 Millsboro, DE $89,295 Millville, DE $89,891 Milton, DE $89,295

Nassau, DE $89,295 Ocean View, DE $89,891 Rehoboth Beach, DE $89,891 Seaford, DE $88,358 Selbyville, DE $89,891 Smyrna, DE $88,034 Viola, DE $88,835 Woodside, DE $88,579

Bear, DE $87,386 Newark, DE $87,420 Claymont, DE $87,489 Delaware City, DE $87,420 Hockessin, DE $87,489 Kirkwood, DE $87,420 Middletown, DE $87,855 Montchanin, DE $87,489

New Castle, DE $87,489 Odessa, DE $87,974 Port Penn, DE $87,182 Rockland, DE $87,489 Saint Georges, DE $87,420 Townsend, DE $87,846 Winterthur, DE $87,489 Lewes, DE $89,295

Wilmington, DE $87,489 Dover, DE $88,426 Dover Afb, DE $88,630 Bethany Beach, DE $89,891 Bethel, DE $88,358 Bridgeville, DE $89,295 Camden Wyoming, DE $88,519 Cheswold, DE $88,221

Clayton, DE $88,000 Dagsboro, DE $89,891 Delmar, DE $88,358 Ellendale, DE $89,295 Felton, DE $89,295 Fenwick Island, DE $89,891 Frankford, DE $89,891 Frederica, DE $89,295

Georgetown, DE $89,295 Greenwood, DE $89,295 Harbeson, DE $89,295 Harrington, DE $89,295 Hartly, DE $87,957 Houston, DE $89,295 Kenton, DE $88,000 Laurel, DE $88,358

Yorklyn, DE $87,489

Programming Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Programming Analyst'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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$82,050

Average $86,279/year

$88,440

$6,837

Average $7,190/month

$7,370

$1,578

Average $1,659/week

$1,701

$39

Average $41/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,440	$7,370	$1,701	$43
Average	$86,279	$7,190	$1,659	$41
25th Percentile	$82,050	$6,837	$1,578	$39

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