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 $133,557, a Software Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $154,531, 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 $143,436, California $142,891, Massachusetts $140,987. 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 Development Manager: $149,340; Web Software Programming Manager: $149,340; Backend Software Engineer IV: $145,370; Backend Software Engineering Supervisor: $139,350.

Software Developers Salary in Delaware

How much does a Software Developers make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software Developers in Delaware is $131,193 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): $151,784
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $119,846 to $141,971
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $109,515

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Software Developers Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$141,971	$11,831	$2,730	$68
Average	$131,193	$10,933	$2,523	$63
25th Percentile	$119,846	$9,987	$2,305	$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): $133,557
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $154,531
Expert (over 8 years): $177,620

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Software Developers	$84,743
Software ... Level Software Developers	$109,049
Software ... Level Software Developers	$133,557
Software ... Level Software Developers	$154,531
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: $143,436.
California: $142,891.
Massachusetts: $140,987.

District of Columbia $143,436 California $142,891 Massachusetts $140,987 Washington $140,469 New Jersey $140,417 Alaska $140,236 Connecticut $138,448 New York $137,722

Hawaii $135,404 Rhode Island $134,315 Maryland $133,577 Minnesota $132,566 Colorado $132,178 Illinois $132,048 Oregon $131,556 Delaware $131,193

New Hampshire $130,965 Virginia $130,455 Pennsylvania $128,965 Nevada $128,214 North Dakota $127,968 Michigan $127,579 Wisconsin $127,436 Vermont $127,151

Texas $126,361 Maine $126,309 Arizona $126,232 Ohio $126,141 Georgia $124,949 Indiana $124,353 Wyoming $124,237 Utah $124,055

Iowa $123,977 Kansas $123,356 Louisiana $123,174 North Carolina $123,109 Missouri $123,084 Florida $122,578 Montana $122,306 Nebraska $122,047

Kentucky $121,905 South Carolina $121,386 Tennessee $121,063 Idaho $120,933 New Mexico $119,987 Oklahoma $119,780 Alabama $119,016 South Dakota $117,733

Arkansas $117,034 West Virginia $116,658 Mississippi $115,531

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: $135,779
Little Creek: $134,523
Magnolia: $135,080

Lincoln, DE $135,779 Little Creek, DE $134,523 Magnolia, DE $135,080 Milford, DE $135,779 Marydel, DE $134,017 Millsboro, DE $135,779 Millville, DE $136,686 Milton, DE $135,779

Nassau, DE $135,779 Ocean View, DE $136,686 Rehoboth Beach, DE $136,686 Seaford, DE $134,354 Selbyville, DE $136,686 Smyrna, DE $133,862 Viola, DE $135,080 Woodside, DE $134,691

Bear, DE $132,877 Newark, DE $132,929 Claymont, DE $133,033 Delaware City, DE $132,929 Hockessin, DE $133,033 Kirkwood, DE $132,929 Middletown, DE $133,590 Montchanin, DE $133,033

New Castle, DE $133,033 Odessa, DE $133,771 Port Penn, DE $132,566 Rockland, DE $133,033 Saint Georges, DE $132,929 Townsend, DE $133,577 Winterthur, DE $133,033 Lewes, DE $135,779

Wilmington, DE $133,033 Dover, DE $134,458 Dover Afb, DE $134,769 Bethany Beach, DE $136,686 Bethel, DE $134,354 Bridgeville, DE $135,779 Camden Wyoming, DE $134,600 Cheswold, DE $134,147

Clayton, DE $133,810 Dagsboro, DE $136,686 Delmar, DE $134,354 Ellendale, DE $135,779 Felton, DE $135,779 Fenwick Island, DE $136,686 Frankford, DE $136,686 Frederica, DE $135,779

Georgetown, DE $135,779 Greenwood, DE $135,779 Harbeson, DE $135,779 Harrington, DE $135,779 Hartly, DE $133,745 Houston, DE $135,779 Kenton, DE $133,810 Laurel, DE $134,354

Yorklyn, DE $133,033

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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$119,846

Average $131,193/year

$141,971

$9,987

Average $10,933/month

$11,831

$2,305

Average $2,523/week

$2,730

$58

Average $63/hour

$68

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$141,971	$11,831	$2,730	$68
Average	$131,193	$10,933	$2,523	$63
25th Percentile	$119,846	$9,987	$2,305	$58

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