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: a Associate Software Engineer (0-2 years)earns $82,745, a Software Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $106,483, a Software Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $130,407, a Software Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $150,877, a Software Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $173,439,

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 $90,975, California $90,630, Massachusetts $89,422. 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: $171,161; Software Engineer IV: $148,896; Senior Associate Software Engineer: $132,629; Software Engineer III: $128,694; Software Engineer II: $105,085.

Associate Software Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Associate Software Engineer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Software Engineer in Delaware is $83,210 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): $95,297
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,375 to $89,537
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,153

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Associate Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,537	$7,461	$1,722	$43
Average	$83,210	$6,934	$1,600	$40
25th Percentile	$76,375	$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): $82,745
Early Career (1-2 years): $106,483
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $130,407
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $150,877
Expert (over 8 years): $173,439

Levels	Salary
Associate... Level Associate Software Engineer	$82,745
Software ... Level Associate Software Engineer	$106,483
Software ... Level Associate Software Engineer	$130,407
Software ... Level Associate Software Engineer	$150,877
Software ... Level Associate Software Engineer	$173,439

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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: $90,975.
California: $90,630.
Massachusetts: $89,422.

District of Columbia $90,975 California $90,630 Massachusetts $89,422 Washington $89,093 New Jersey $89,060 Alaska $88,945 Connecticut $87,811 New York $87,351

Hawaii $85,880 Rhode Island $85,190 Maryland $84,722 Minnesota $84,081 Colorado $83,834 Illinois $83,752 Oregon $83,440 Delaware $83,210

New Hampshire $83,065 Virginia $82,742 Pennsylvania $81,797 Nevada $81,320 North Dakota $81,164 Michigan $80,917 Wisconsin $80,827 Vermont $80,646

Texas $80,145 Maine $80,112 Arizona $80,063 Ohio $80,005 Georgia $79,249 Indiana $78,872 Wyoming $78,798 Utah $78,683

Iowa $78,633 Kansas $78,239 Louisiana $78,124 North Carolina $78,083 Missouri $78,066 Florida $77,746 Montana $77,573 Nebraska $77,409

Kentucky $77,319 South Carolina $76,990 Tennessee $76,785 Idaho $76,702 New Mexico $76,103 Oklahoma $75,971 Alabama $75,486 South Dakota $74,673

Arkansas $74,229 West Virginia $73,991 Mississippi $73,276

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: $82,835
Little Creek: $83,442
Magnolia: $83,322

Lincoln, DE $82,835 Little Creek, DE $83,442 Magnolia, DE $83,322 Milford, DE $83,046 Marydel, DE $83,182 Millsboro, DE $82,488 Millville, DE $82,615 Milton, DE $82,758

Nassau, DE $82,818 Ocean View, DE $82,601 Rehoboth Beach, DE $82,760 Seaford, DE $82,806 Selbyville, DE $82,464 Smyrna, DE $83,499 Viola, DE $83,115 Woodside, DE $83,338

Bear, DE $83,146 Newark, DE $83,115 Claymont, DE $83,285 Delaware City, DE $83,198 Hockessin, DE $83,107 Kirkwood, DE $83,182 Middletown, DE $83,214 Montchanin, DE $83,126

New Castle, DE $83,138 Odessa, DE $83,255 Port Penn, DE $83,311 Rockland, DE $83,134 Saint Georges, DE $83,188 Townsend, DE $83,316 Winterthur, DE $83,144 Lewes, DE $82,790

Wilmington, DE $83,111 Dover, DE $83,442 Dover Afb, DE $83,002 Bethany Beach, DE $82,514 Bethel, DE $82,599 Bridgeville, DE $82,794 Camden Wyoming, DE $83,207 Cheswold, DE $83,415

Clayton, DE $83,417 Dagsboro, DE $82,456 Delmar, DE $82,324 Ellendale, DE $82,574 Felton, DE $83,039 Fenwick Island, DE $82,475 Frankford, DE $82,331 Frederica, DE $83,121

Georgetown, DE $82,425 Greenwood, DE $82,807 Harbeson, DE $82,513 Harrington, DE $82,934 Hartly, DE $83,192 Houston, DE $82,816 Kenton, DE $83,421 Laurel, DE $82,376

Yorklyn, DE $83,132

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 June 01, 2026

$76,375

Average $83,210/year

$89,537

$6,365

Average $6,934/month

$7,461

$1,469

Average $1,600/week

$1,722

$37

Average $40/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,537	$7,461	$1,722	$43
Average	$83,210	$6,934	$1,600	$40
25th Percentile	$76,375	$6,365	$1,469	$37

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