What are the main factors that influence a Developer Advocate's salary?

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

How does experience change a Developer Advocate's salary?

A Developer Advocate's salary grows with experience: starting around $69,589 for beginners, reaching about $71,319 at mid-level, and approach $71,710 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Developer Advocate?

Developer Advocate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Developer Advocate roles are District of Columbia $76,948, California $76,656, Massachusetts $75,634. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Developer Advocate roles make?

Salaries for Developer Advocate level roles vary by specialization: Senior Developer Advocate: $130,194; Health Advocate: $93,892; Child Advocate: $69,176; Victims Advocate: $69,012; Patient Advocate: $50,278.

Developer Advocate Salary in Delaware

How much does a Developer Advocate make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Developer Advocate in Delaware is $70,380 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,545
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,105 to $75,701
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,302

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Developer Advocate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,701	$6,308	$1,456	$36
Average	$70,380	$5,865	$1,353	$34
25th Percentile	$65,105	$5,425	$1,252	$31

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Key Factors That Influence Developer Advocate Salaries

A Developer Advocate'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 Developer Advocate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Developer Advocate'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): $69,589
Early Career (1-2 years): $70,145
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $71,319
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $71,554
Expert (over 8 years): $71,710

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Developer Advocate	$69,589
Intermediate Level Developer Advocate	$70,145
Senior Level Developer Advocate	$71,319
Specialist Level Developer Advocate	$71,554
Expert Level Developer Advocate	$71,710

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How Do Developer Advocate 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 Developer Advocates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $76,948.
California: $76,656.
Massachusetts: $75,634.

District of Columbia $76,948 California $76,656 Massachusetts $75,634 Washington $75,356 New Jersey $75,328 Alaska $75,231 Connecticut $74,272 New York $73,883

Hawaii $72,639 Rhode Island $72,055 Maryland $71,659 Minnesota $71,117 Colorado $70,908 Illinois $70,839 Oregon $70,575 Delaware $70,380

New Hampshire $70,258 Virginia $69,984 Pennsylvania $69,185 Nevada $68,782 North Dakota $68,650 Michigan $68,441 Wisconsin $68,365 Vermont $68,212

Texas $67,788 Maine $67,760 Arizona $67,718 Ohio $67,670 Georgia $67,030 Indiana $66,711 Wyoming $66,648 Utah $66,551

Iowa $66,509 Kansas $66,175 Louisiana $66,078 North Carolina $66,043 Missouri $66,029 Florida $65,758 Montana $65,612 Nebraska $65,474

Kentucky $65,397 South Carolina $65,119 Tennessee $64,945 Idaho $64,876 New Mexico $64,368 Oklahoma $64,257 Alabama $63,847 South Dakota $63,159

Arkansas $62,784 West Virginia $62,582 Mississippi $61,978

Top Paying Cities for Developer Advocates

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: $72,840
Little Creek: $72,166
Magnolia: $72,465

Lincoln, DE $72,840 Little Creek, DE $72,166 Magnolia, DE $72,465 Milford, DE $72,840 Marydel, DE $71,895 Millsboro, DE $72,840 Millville, DE $73,327 Milton, DE $72,840

Nassau, DE $72,840 Ocean View, DE $73,327 Rehoboth Beach, DE $73,327 Seaford, DE $72,076 Selbyville, DE $73,327 Smyrna, DE $71,812 Viola, DE $72,465 Woodside, DE $72,256

Bear, DE $71,283 Newark, DE $71,311 Claymont, DE $71,367 Delaware City, DE $71,311 Hockessin, DE $71,367 Kirkwood, DE $71,311 Middletown, DE $71,666 Montchanin, DE $71,367

New Castle, DE $71,367 Odessa, DE $71,763 Port Penn, DE $71,117 Rockland, DE $71,367 Saint Georges, DE $71,311 Townsend, DE $71,659 Winterthur, DE $71,367 Lewes, DE $72,840

Wilmington, DE $71,367 Dover, DE $72,131 Dover Afb, DE $72,298 Bethany Beach, DE $73,327 Bethel, DE $72,076 Bridgeville, DE $72,840 Camden Wyoming, DE $72,208 Cheswold, DE $71,965

Clayton, DE $71,784 Dagsboro, DE $73,327 Delmar, DE $72,076 Ellendale, DE $72,840 Felton, DE $72,840 Fenwick Island, DE $73,327 Frankford, DE $73,327 Frederica, DE $72,840

Georgetown, DE $72,840 Greenwood, DE $72,840 Harbeson, DE $72,840 Harrington, DE $72,840 Hartly, DE $71,749 Houston, DE $72,840 Kenton, DE $71,784 Laurel, DE $72,076

Yorklyn, DE $71,367

Developer Advocate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Developer Advocate'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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$65,105

Average $70,380/year

$75,701

$5,425

Average $5,865/month

$6,308

$1,252

Average $1,353/week

$1,456

$31

Average $34/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,701	$6,308	$1,456	$36
Average	$70,380	$5,865	$1,353	$34
25th Percentile	$65,105	$5,425	$1,252	$31

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