What are the main factors that influence a Computer Programmer's salary?

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

How does experience change a Computer Programmer's salary?

A Computer Programmer's salary grows with experience: starting around $71,414 for beginners, reaching about $74,422 at mid-level, and approach $75,175 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Computer Programmer?

Computer Programmer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Computer Programmer roles are District of Columbia $79,393, California $79,091, Massachusetts $78,037. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Computer Programmer roles make?

Salaries for Computer Programmer level roles vary by specialization: Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Programmer IV: $119,363; Senior Computer Programmer Analyst: $115,713; Senior Computer Programmer: $110,794; Computer Programmer Java Developer: $107,859; Freelance Computer Programmer: $92,761.

Computer Programmer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Computer Programmer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Computer Programmer in Delaware is $72,616 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, a Computer Programmer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,166
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,368 to $82,850
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,679

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Computer Programmer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,850	$6,904	$1,593	$40
Average	$72,616	$6,051	$1,396	$35
25th Percentile	$66,368	$5,531	$1,276	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Computer Programmer Salaries

A Computer Programmer'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 Computer Programmer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Computer Programmer'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): $71,414
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,165
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $74,422
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $74,874
Expert (over 8 years): $75,175

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Computer Programmer	$71,414
Intermediate Level Computer Programmer	$72,165
Senior Level Computer Programmer	$74,422
Specialist Level Computer Programmer	$74,874
Expert Level Computer Programmer	$75,175

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How Do Computer Programmer 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 Computer Programmers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $79,393.
California: $79,091.
Massachusetts: $78,037.

District of Columbia $79,393 California $79,091 Massachusetts $78,037 Washington $77,751 New Jersey $77,722 Alaska $77,622 Connecticut $76,632 New York $76,230

Hawaii $74,947 Rhode Island $74,345 Maryland $73,936 Minnesota $73,377 Colorado $73,161 Illinois $73,090 Oregon $72,817 Delaware $72,616

New Hampshire $72,490 Virginia $72,208 Pennsylvania $71,383 Nevada $70,967 North Dakota $70,831 Michigan $70,616 Wisconsin $70,537 Vermont $70,379

Texas $69,942 Maine $69,913 Arizona $69,870 Ohio $69,820 Georgia $69,160 Indiana $68,830 Wyoming $68,766 Utah $68,665

Iowa $68,622 Kansas $68,278 Louisiana $68,178 North Carolina $68,142 Missouri $68,128 Florida $67,848 Montana $67,697 Nebraska $67,554

Kentucky $67,475 South Carolina $67,188 Tennessee $67,009 Idaho $66,937 New Mexico $66,414 Oklahoma $66,299 Alabama $65,876 South Dakota $65,166

Arkansas $64,779 West Virginia $64,571 Mississippi $63,947

Top Paying Cities for Computer Programmers

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: $75,155
Little Creek: $74,459
Magnolia: $74,768

Lincoln, DE $75,155 Little Creek, DE $74,459 Magnolia, DE $74,768 Milford, DE $75,155 Marydel, DE $74,180 Millsboro, DE $75,155 Millville, DE $75,657 Milton, DE $75,155

Nassau, DE $75,155 Ocean View, DE $75,657 Rehoboth Beach, DE $75,657 Seaford, DE $74,366 Selbyville, DE $75,657 Smyrna, DE $74,094 Viola, DE $74,768 Woodside, DE $74,553

Bear, DE $73,549 Newark, DE $73,577 Claymont, DE $73,635 Delaware City, DE $73,577 Hockessin, DE $73,635 Kirkwood, DE $73,577 Middletown, DE $73,943 Montchanin, DE $73,635

New Castle, DE $73,635 Odessa, DE $74,043 Port Penn, DE $73,377 Rockland, DE $73,635 Saint Georges, DE $73,577 Townsend, DE $73,936 Winterthur, DE $73,635 Lewes, DE $75,155

Wilmington, DE $73,635 Dover, DE $74,423 Dover Afb, DE $74,596 Bethany Beach, DE $75,657 Bethel, DE $74,366 Bridgeville, DE $75,155 Camden Wyoming, DE $74,502 Cheswold, DE $74,251

Clayton, DE $74,065 Dagsboro, DE $75,657 Delmar, DE $74,366 Ellendale, DE $75,155 Felton, DE $75,155 Fenwick Island, DE $75,657 Frankford, DE $75,657 Frederica, DE $75,155

Georgetown, DE $75,155 Greenwood, DE $75,155 Harbeson, DE $75,155 Harrington, DE $75,155 Hartly, DE $74,029 Houston, DE $75,155 Kenton, DE $74,065 Laurel, DE $74,366

Yorklyn, DE $73,635

Computer Programmer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Computer Programmer'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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$66,368

Average $72,616/year

$82,850

$5,531

Average $6,051/month

$6,904

$1,276

Average $1,396/week

$1,593

$32

Average $35/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,850	$6,904	$1,593	$40
Average	$72,616	$6,051	$1,396	$35
25th Percentile	$66,368	$5,531	$1,276	$32

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