What are the main factors that influence a Software Developers's salary?

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

How does experience change A Software Developers's salary?

A Software Developers's salary grows with experience: a Software Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $84,743, a Software Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $109,049, a Software Developers (4-7 years)earns $133,556, a Software Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $154,528, a Software Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $177,620,

What are the highest paying states for a Software Developers?

Software Developers salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Software Developers roles are District of Columbia $143,416, California $142,872, Massachusetts $140,967. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Software Developers roles make?

Salaries for Software Developers level roles vary by specialization: Manager of Web Software Development: $149,400; Web Software Programming Manager: $149,350; Web Software Development Manager: $149,348; Backend Software Engineer IV: $145,380; Backend Software Engineering Supervisor: $139,350.

Software Developers Salary in Delaware

How much does a Software Developers make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software Developers in Delaware is $131,175 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $151,598
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $119,748 to $141,865
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $109,344

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Software Developers Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$141,865	$11,822	$2,728	$68
Average	$131,175	$10,931	$2,523	$63
25th Percentile	$119,748	$9,979	$2,303	$58

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Key Factors That Influence Software Developers Salaries

A Software Developers'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 Software Developers Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software Developers'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): $84,743
Early Career (1-2 years): $109,049
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $133,556
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $154,528
Expert (over 8 years): $177,620

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Software Developers	$84,743
Software ... Level Software Developers	$109,049
Software ... Level Software Developers	$133,556
Software ... Level Software Developers	$154,528
Software ... Level Software Developers	$177,620

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

District of Columbia: $143,416.
California: $142,872.
Massachusetts: $140,967.

District of Columbia $143,416 California $142,872 Massachusetts $140,967 Washington $140,449 New Jersey $140,398 Alaska $140,216 Connecticut $138,429 New York $137,703

Hawaii $135,385 Rhode Island $134,297 Maryland $133,558 Minnesota $132,548 Colorado $132,159 Illinois $132,030 Oregon $131,538 Delaware $131,175

New Hampshire $130,947 Virginia $130,437 Pennsylvania $128,947 Nevada $128,196 North Dakota $127,950 Michigan $127,561 Wisconsin $127,419 Vermont $127,134

Texas $126,344 Maine $126,292 Arizona $126,214 Ohio $126,123 Georgia $124,932 Indiana $124,336 Wyoming $124,219 Utah $124,038

Iowa $123,960 Kansas $123,338 Louisiana $123,157 North Carolina $123,092 Missouri $123,066 Florida $122,561 Montana $122,289 Nebraska $122,030

Kentucky $121,888 South Carolina $121,370 Tennessee $121,046 Idaho $120,916 New Mexico $119,971 Oklahoma $119,763 Alabama $118,999 South Dakota $117,717

Arkansas $117,017 West Virginia $116,642 Mississippi $115,515

Top Paying Cities for Software 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: $135,760
Little Creek: $134,504
Magnolia: $135,061

Lincoln, DE $135,760 Little Creek, DE $134,504 Magnolia, DE $135,061 Milford, DE $135,760 Marydel, DE $133,999 Millsboro, DE $135,760 Millville, DE $136,667 Milton, DE $135,760

Nassau, DE $135,760 Ocean View, DE $136,667 Rehoboth Beach, DE $136,667 Seaford, DE $134,336 Selbyville, DE $136,667 Smyrna, DE $133,843 Viola, DE $135,061 Woodside, DE $134,672

Bear, DE $132,859 Newark, DE $132,911 Claymont, DE $133,014 Delaware City, DE $132,911 Hockessin, DE $133,014 Kirkwood, DE $132,911 Middletown, DE $133,571 Montchanin, DE $133,014

New Castle, DE $133,014 Odessa, DE $133,753 Port Penn, DE $132,548 Rockland, DE $133,014 Saint Georges, DE $132,911 Townsend, DE $133,558 Winterthur, DE $133,014 Lewes, DE $135,760

Wilmington, DE $133,014 Dover, DE $134,439 Dover Afb, DE $134,750 Bethany Beach, DE $136,667 Bethel, DE $134,336 Bridgeville, DE $135,760 Camden Wyoming, DE $134,582 Cheswold, DE $134,128

Clayton, DE $133,792 Dagsboro, DE $136,667 Delmar, DE $134,336 Ellendale, DE $135,760 Felton, DE $135,760 Fenwick Island, DE $136,667 Frankford, DE $136,667 Frederica, DE $135,760

Georgetown, DE $135,760 Greenwood, DE $135,760 Harbeson, DE $135,760 Harrington, DE $135,760 Hartly, DE $133,727 Houston, DE $135,760 Kenton, DE $133,792 Laurel, DE $134,336

Yorklyn, DE $133,014

Software Developers Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software Developers'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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$119,748

Average $131,175/year

$141,865

$9,979

Average $10,931/month

$11,822

$2,303

Average $2,523/week

$2,728

$58

Average $63/hour

$68

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$141,865	$11,822	$2,728	$68
Average	$131,175	$10,931	$2,523	$63
25th Percentile	$119,748	$9,979	$2,303	$58

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