What are the main factors that influence an Applications Administrator's salary?

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

How does experience change An Applications Administrator's salary?

An Applications Administrator's salary grows with experience: an Applications Programmer II (2-4 years)earns $96,520, an Applications Programmer III (4-7 years)earns $124,154, an Applications Administrator (7+ years)earns $145,459, an Applications Programmer V (7-10 years)earns $169,012, an Applications Programming Supervisor (10+ years)earns $135,904,

What are the highest paying states for an Applications Administrator?

Applications Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Applications Administrator roles are District of Columbia $159,814, California $159,208, Massachusetts $157,086. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Applications Administrator roles make?

Salaries for Applications Administrator level roles vary by specialization: Network Administrator V: $146,678; Applications Administrator Manager: $140,291; Network Administrator IV: $125,829; Network Administrator III: $109,850; Linux Administrator: $93,840.

Applications Administrator Salary in Delaware

How much does an Applications Administrator make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Applications Administrator in Delaware is $146,174 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $70.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $164,773
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $134,934 to $155,909
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $124,701

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Applications Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$155,909	$12,992	$2,998	$75
Average	$146,174	$12,181	$2,811	$70
25th Percentile	$134,934	$11,245	$2,595	$65

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Key Factors That Influence Applications Administrator Salaries

An Applications Administrator'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 Applications Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Applications Administrator'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): $96,520
Early Career (1-2 years): $124,154
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $145,459
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $169,012
Expert (over 8 years): $135,904

Levels	Salary
Applicati... Level Applications Administrator	$96,520
Applicati... Level Applications Administrator	$124,154
Applicati... Level Applications Administrator	$145,459
Applicati... Level Applications Administrator	$169,012
Applicati... Level Applications Administrator	$135,904

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How Do Applications Administrator 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 Applications Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $159,814.
California: $159,208.
Massachusetts: $157,086.

District of Columbia $159,814 California $159,208 Massachusetts $157,086 Washington $156,509 New Jersey $156,451 Alaska $156,249 Connecticut $154,257 New York $153,449

Hawaii $150,865 Rhode Island $149,653 Maryland $148,830 Minnesota $147,704 Colorado $147,271 Illinois $147,127 Oregon $146,578 Delaware $146,174

New Hampshire $145,920 Virginia $145,351 Pennsylvania $143,691 Nevada $142,854 North Dakota $142,580 Michigan $142,147 Wisconsin $141,988 Vermont $141,671

Texas $140,790 Maine $140,732 Arizona $140,646 Ohio $140,545 Georgia $139,217 Indiana $138,553 Wyoming $138,423 Utah $138,221

Iowa $138,134 Kansas $137,442 Louisiana $137,239 North Carolina $137,167 Missouri $137,138 Florida $136,575 Montana $136,272 Nebraska $135,984

Kentucky $135,825 South Carolina $135,248 Tennessee $134,887 Idaho $134,742 New Mexico $133,689 Oklahoma $133,458 Alabama $132,606 South Dakota $131,177

Arkansas $130,398 West Virginia $129,979 Mississippi $128,723

Top Paying Cities for Applications Administrators

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: $151,284
Little Creek: $149,884
Magnolia: $150,504

Lincoln, DE $151,284 Little Creek, DE $149,884 Magnolia, DE $150,504 Milford, DE $151,284 Marydel, DE $149,321 Millsboro, DE $151,284 Millville, DE $152,294 Milton, DE $151,284

Nassau, DE $151,284 Ocean View, DE $152,294 Rehoboth Beach, DE $152,294 Seaford, DE $149,696 Selbyville, DE $152,294 Smyrna, DE $149,148 Viola, DE $150,504 Woodside, DE $150,071

Bear, DE $148,051 Newark, DE $148,108 Claymont, DE $148,224 Delaware City, DE $148,108 Hockessin, DE $148,224 Kirkwood, DE $148,108 Middletown, DE $148,844 Montchanin, DE $148,224

New Castle, DE $148,224 Odessa, DE $149,047 Port Penn, DE $147,704 Rockland, DE $148,224 Saint Georges, DE $148,108 Townsend, DE $148,830 Winterthur, DE $148,224 Lewes, DE $151,284

Wilmington, DE $148,224 Dover, DE $149,812 Dover Afb, DE $150,158 Bethany Beach, DE $152,294 Bethel, DE $149,696 Bridgeville, DE $151,284 Camden Wyoming, DE $149,970 Cheswold, DE $149,465

Clayton, DE $149,090 Dagsboro, DE $152,294 Delmar, DE $149,696 Ellendale, DE $151,284 Felton, DE $151,284 Fenwick Island, DE $152,294 Frankford, DE $152,294 Frederica, DE $151,284

Georgetown, DE $151,284 Greenwood, DE $151,284 Harbeson, DE $151,284 Harrington, DE $151,284 Hartly, DE $149,018 Houston, DE $151,284 Kenton, DE $149,090 Laurel, DE $149,696

Yorklyn, DE $148,224

Applications Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Applications Administrator'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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$134,934

Average $146,174/year

$155,909

$11,245

Average $12,181/month

$12,992

$2,595

Average $2,811/week

$2,998

$65

Average $70/hour

$75

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$155,909	$12,992	$2,998	$75
Average	$146,174	$12,181	$2,811	$70
25th Percentile	$134,934	$11,245	$2,595	$65

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