What are the main factors that influence an Associate Software Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change an Associate Software Engineer's salary?

An Associate Software Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $82,228 for beginners, reaching about $84,327 at mid-level, and approach $84,791 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Software Engineer?

Associate Software Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Software Engineer roles are District of Columbia $90,979, California $90,634, Massachusetts $89,426. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Software Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Associate Software Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Software Engineer V: $171,165; Software Engineer IV: $148,915; Senior Associate Software Engineer: $132,639; Software Engineer III: $128,703; Software Engineer II: $105,086.

Associate Software Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Associate Software Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Software Engineer in Delaware is $83,214 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,270
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,382 to $89,524
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,162

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Associate Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,524	$7,460	$1,722	$43
Average	$83,214	$6,934	$1,600	$40
25th Percentile	$76,382	$6,365	$1,469	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Software Engineer Salaries

An Associate Software Engineer'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 Associate Software Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Software Engineer'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): $82,228
Early Career (1-2 years): $82,935
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,327
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,606
Expert (over 8 years): $84,791

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Associate Software Engineer	$82,228
Intermediate Level Associate Software Engineer	$82,935
Senior Level Associate Software Engineer	$84,327
Specialist Level Associate Software Engineer	$84,606
Expert Level Associate Software Engineer	$84,791

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

District of Columbia: $90,979.
California: $90,634.
Massachusetts: $89,426.

District of Columbia $90,979 California $90,634 Massachusetts $89,426 Washington $89,097 New Jersey $89,064 Alaska $88,949 Connecticut $87,815 New York $87,355

Hawaii $85,884 Rhode Island $85,194 Maryland $84,726 Minnesota $84,085 Colorado $83,838 Illinois $83,756 Oregon $83,444 Delaware $83,214

New Hampshire $83,069 Virginia $82,745 Pennsylvania $81,800 Nevada $81,324 North Dakota $81,168 Michigan $80,921 Wisconsin $80,831 Vermont $80,650

Texas $80,149 Maine $80,116 Arizona $80,067 Ohio $80,009 Georgia $79,253 Indiana $78,875 Wyoming $78,801 Utah $78,686

Iowa $78,637 Kansas $78,242 Louisiana $78,127 North Carolina $78,086 Missouri $78,070 Florida $77,749 Montana $77,577 Nebraska $77,413

Kentucky $77,322 South Carolina $76,993 Tennessee $76,788 Idaho $76,706 New Mexico $76,106 Oklahoma $75,975 Alabama $75,490 South Dakota $74,676

Arkansas $74,233 West Virginia $73,994 Mississippi $73,279

Top Paying Cities for Associate Software Engineers

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: $86,123
Little Creek: $85,326
Magnolia: $85,679

Lincoln, DE $86,123 Little Creek, DE $85,326 Magnolia, DE $85,679 Milford, DE $86,123 Marydel, DE $85,005 Millsboro, DE $86,123 Millville, DE $86,698 Milton, DE $86,123

Nassau, DE $86,123 Ocean View, DE $86,698 Rehoboth Beach, DE $86,698 Seaford, DE $85,219 Selbyville, DE $86,698 Smyrna, DE $84,906 Viola, DE $85,679 Woodside, DE $85,432

Bear, DE $84,282 Newark, DE $84,315 Claymont, DE $84,381 Delaware City, DE $84,315 Hockessin, DE $84,381 Kirkwood, DE $84,315 Middletown, DE $84,734 Montchanin, DE $84,381

New Castle, DE $84,381 Odessa, DE $84,849 Port Penn, DE $84,085 Rockland, DE $84,381 Saint Georges, DE $84,315 Townsend, DE $84,726 Winterthur, DE $84,381 Lewes, DE $86,123

Wilmington, DE $84,381 Dover, DE $85,284 Dover Afb, DE $85,482 Bethany Beach, DE $86,698 Bethel, DE $85,219 Bridgeville, DE $86,123 Camden Wyoming, DE $85,375 Cheswold, DE $85,087

Clayton, DE $84,874 Dagsboro, DE $86,698 Delmar, DE $85,219 Ellendale, DE $86,123 Felton, DE $86,123 Fenwick Island, DE $86,698 Frankford, DE $86,698 Frederica, DE $86,123

Georgetown, DE $86,123 Greenwood, DE $86,123 Harbeson, DE $86,123 Harrington, DE $86,123 Hartly, DE $84,833 Houston, DE $86,123 Kenton, DE $84,874 Laurel, DE $85,219

Yorklyn, DE $84,381

Associate Software Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Software Engineer'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$76,382

Average $83,214/year

$89,524

$6,365

Average $6,934/month

$7,460

$1,469

Average $1,600/week

$1,722

$37

Average $40/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,524	$7,460	$1,722	$43
Average	$83,214	$6,934	$1,600	$40
25th Percentile	$76,382	$6,365	$1,469	$37

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