What are the main factors that influence an Application Analyst's salary?

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

How does experience change an Application Analyst's salary?

An Application Analyst's salary grows with experience: starting around $88,478 for beginners, reaching about $90,444 at mid-level, and approach $91,881 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Application Analyst?

Application Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Application Analyst roles are District of Columbia $99,108, California $98,732, Massachusetts $97,416. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Application Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Application Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Lead Application Analyst: $152,808; Application Analyst III: $111,641; Application Development Analyst: $107,867; Systems/Application Security Analyst: $96,033; Application Security Analyst: $96,015.

Application Analyst Salary in Delaware

How much does an Application Analyst make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Application Analyst in Delaware is $90,649 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,982
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,994 to $93,441
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,846

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Application Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,441	$7,787	$1,797	$45
Average	$90,649	$7,554	$1,743	$44
25th Percentile	$84,994	$7,083	$1,635	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Application Analyst Salaries

An Application 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 Application Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Application 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): $88,478
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,657
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,444
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $91,470
Expert (over 8 years): $91,881

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Application Analyst	$88,478
Intermediate Level Application Analyst	$88,657
Senior Level Application Analyst	$90,444
Specialist Level Application Analyst	$91,470
Expert Level Application Analyst	$91,881

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

District of Columbia: $99,108.
California: $98,732.
Massachusetts: $97,416.

District of Columbia $99,108 California $98,732 Massachusetts $97,416 Washington $97,058 New Jersey $97,022 Alaska $96,897 Connecticut $95,662 New York $95,160

Hawaii $93,558 Rhode Island $92,806 Maryland $92,296 Minnesota $91,598 Colorado $91,329 Illinois $91,240 Oregon $90,900 Delaware $90,649

New Hampshire $90,491 Virginia $90,139 Pennsylvania $89,109 Nevada $88,590 North Dakota $88,420 Michigan $88,152 Wisconsin $88,053 Vermont $87,856

Texas $87,310 Maine $87,274 Arizona $87,221 Ohio $87,158 Georgia $86,335 Indiana $85,923 Wyoming $85,842 Utah $85,717

Iowa $85,663 Kansas $85,234 Louisiana $85,108 North Carolina $85,063 Missouri $85,046 Florida $84,696 Montana $84,508 Nebraska $84,329

Kentucky $84,231 South Carolina $83,873 Tennessee $83,649 Idaho $83,560 New Mexico $82,906 Oklahoma $82,763 Alabama $82,235 South Dakota $81,349

Arkansas $80,865 West Virginia $80,606 Mississippi $79,827

Top Paying Cities for Application 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: $93,818
Little Creek: $92,949
Magnolia: $93,334

Lincoln, DE $93,818 Little Creek, DE $92,949 Magnolia, DE $93,334 Milford, DE $93,818 Marydel, DE $92,600 Millsboro, DE $93,818 Millville, DE $94,444 Milton, DE $93,818

Nassau, DE $93,818 Ocean View, DE $94,444 Rehoboth Beach, DE $94,444 Seaford, DE $92,833 Selbyville, DE $94,444 Smyrna, DE $92,493 Viola, DE $93,334 Woodside, DE $93,066

Bear, DE $91,813 Newark, DE $91,848 Claymont, DE $91,920 Delaware City, DE $91,848 Hockessin, DE $91,920 Kirkwood, DE $91,848 Middletown, DE $92,305 Montchanin, DE $91,920

New Castle, DE $91,920 Odessa, DE $92,430 Port Penn, DE $91,598 Rockland, DE $91,920 Saint Georges, DE $91,848 Townsend, DE $92,296 Winterthur, DE $91,920 Lewes, DE $93,818

Wilmington, DE $91,920 Dover, DE $92,905 Dover Afb, DE $93,120 Bethany Beach, DE $94,444 Bethel, DE $92,833 Bridgeville, DE $93,818 Camden Wyoming, DE $93,003 Cheswold, DE $92,690

Clayton, DE $92,457 Dagsboro, DE $94,444 Delmar, DE $92,833 Ellendale, DE $93,818 Felton, DE $93,818 Fenwick Island, DE $94,444 Frankford, DE $94,444 Frederica, DE $93,818

Georgetown, DE $93,818 Greenwood, DE $93,818 Harbeson, DE $93,818 Harrington, DE $93,818 Hartly, DE $92,412 Houston, DE $93,818 Kenton, DE $92,457 Laurel, DE $92,833

Yorklyn, DE $91,920

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

Understanding how an Application 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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$84,994

Average $90,649/year

$93,441

$7,083

Average $7,554/month

$7,787

$1,635

Average $1,743/week

$1,797

$41

Average $44/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,441	$7,787	$1,797	$45
Average	$90,649	$7,554	$1,743	$44
25th Percentile	$84,994	$7,083	$1,635	$41

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