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

An Entry Level Software Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Entry Level Software Engineer (0-2 years)earns $83,870, a Software Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $107,931, a Software Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $132,181, a Software Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $152,932, a Software Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $175,797,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Software Engineer?

Entry Level Software Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Software Engineer roles are District of Columbia $92,211, California $91,861, Massachusetts $90,637. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Software Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Software Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Embedded Software Engineer: $110,056; Entry Level Software Developer: $98,153; International Business Machines (IBM) Corp. Entry Level Software Engineer: $98,144; Entry Level Software Sales: $89,631; engineer entry level: $88,556.

Entry Level Software Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Level Software Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Software Engineer in Delaware is $84,341 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,569
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,414 to $90,741
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,108

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,741	$7,562	$1,745	$44
Average	$84,341	$7,028	$1,622	$41
25th Percentile	$77,414	$6,451	$1,489	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Software Engineer Salaries

An Entry Level 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 Entry Level Software Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level 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): $83,870
Early Career (1-2 years): $107,931
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $132,181
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $152,932
Expert (over 8 years): $175,797

Levels	Salary
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Software Engineer	$83,870
Software ... Level Entry Level Software Engineer	$107,931
Software ... Level Entry Level Software Engineer	$132,181
Software ... Level Entry Level Software Engineer	$152,932
Software ... Level Entry Level Software Engineer	$175,797

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

District of Columbia: $92,211.
California: $91,861.
Massachusetts: $90,637.

District of Columbia $92,211 California $91,861 Massachusetts $90,637 Washington $90,304 New Jersey $90,271 Alaska $90,154 Connecticut $89,005 New York $88,538

Hawaii $87,048 Rhode Island $86,348 Maryland $85,873 Minnesota $85,224 Colorado $84,974 Illinois $84,891 Oregon $84,574 Delaware $84,341

New Hampshire $84,194 Virginia $83,866 Pennsylvania $82,909 Nevada $82,425 North Dakota $82,267 Michigan $82,017 Wisconsin $81,926 Vermont $81,743

Texas $81,235 Maine $81,201 Arizona $81,151 Ohio $81,093 Georgia $80,327 Indiana $79,944 Wyoming $79,869 Utah $79,752

Iowa $79,702 Kansas $79,302 Louisiana $79,186 North Carolina $79,144 Missouri $79,127 Florida $78,803 Montana $78,628 Nebraska $78,461

Kentucky $78,370 South Carolina $78,036 Tennessee $77,828 Idaho $77,745 New Mexico $77,137 Oklahoma $77,004 Alabama $76,512 South Dakota $75,688

Arkansas $75,238 West Virginia $74,997 Mississippi $74,272

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level 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: $83,961
Little Creek: $84,576
Magnolia: $84,454

Lincoln, DE $83,961 Little Creek, DE $84,576 Magnolia, DE $84,454 Milford, DE $84,174 Marydel, DE $84,313 Millsboro, DE $83,609 Millville, DE $83,738 Milton, DE $83,883

Nassau, DE $83,944 Ocean View, DE $83,724 Rehoboth Beach, DE $83,885 Seaford, DE $83,932 Selbyville, DE $83,585 Smyrna, DE $84,634 Viola, DE $84,244 Woodside, DE $84,471

Bear, DE $84,276 Newark, DE $84,244 Claymont, DE $84,417 Delaware City, DE $84,329 Hockessin, DE $84,237 Kirkwood, DE $84,313 Middletown, DE $84,345 Montchanin, DE $84,256

New Castle, DE $84,269 Odessa, DE $84,387 Port Penn, DE $84,443 Rockland, DE $84,264 Saint Georges, DE $84,319 Townsend, DE $84,448 Winterthur, DE $84,274 Lewes, DE $83,915

Wilmington, DE $84,241 Dover, DE $84,576 Dover Afb, DE $84,130 Bethany Beach, DE $83,636 Bethel, DE $83,722 Bridgeville, DE $83,920 Camden Wyoming, DE $84,338 Cheswold, DE $84,548

Clayton, DE $84,551 Dagsboro, DE $83,577 Delmar, DE $83,443 Ellendale, DE $83,696 Felton, DE $84,168 Fenwick Island, DE $83,596 Frankford, DE $83,450 Frederica, DE $84,251

Georgetown, DE $83,546 Greenwood, DE $83,933 Harbeson, DE $83,635 Harrington, DE $84,061 Hartly, DE $84,323 Houston, DE $83,941 Kenton, DE $84,555 Laurel, DE $83,496

Yorklyn, DE $84,262

Entry Level Software Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level 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.

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$77,414

Average $84,341/year

$90,741

$6,451

Average $7,028/month

$7,562

$1,489

Average $1,622/week

$1,745

$37

Average $41/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,741	$7,562	$1,745	$44
Average	$84,341	$7,028	$1,622	$41
25th Percentile	$77,414	$6,451	$1,489	$37

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