What are the main factors that influence a Full Stack Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change A Full Stack Engineer's salary?

A Full Stack Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Software Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $80,955, a Software Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $104,175, a Full Stack Engineer (4-7 years)earns $127,586, a Software Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $147,621, a Software Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $169,681,

What are the highest paying states for a Full Stack Engineer?

Full Stack Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Full Stack Engineer roles are District of Columbia $140,377, California $139,845, Massachusetts $137,981. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Full Stack Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Full Stack Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Full Stack Engineer Specialist: $145,400; Full Stack Developer IV: $145,375; Full Stack Software Engineer: $129,519; Full Stack Engineer Senior: $128,400; Full Stack Developer III: $128,387.

Full Stack Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Full Stack Engineer make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Full Stack Engineer in Delaware is $128,396 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

However, a Full Stack Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $149,442
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $118,338 to $139,412
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $109,181

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Full Stack Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$139,412	$11,618	$2,681	$67
Average	$128,396	$10,700	$2,469	$62
25th Percentile	$118,338	$9,862	$2,276	$57

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Key Factors That Influence Full Stack Engineer Salaries

A Full Stack 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 Full Stack Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Full Stack 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): $80,955
Early Career (1-2 years): $104,175
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $127,586
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $147,621
Expert (over 8 years): $169,681

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Full Stack Engineer	$80,955
Software ... Level Full Stack Engineer	$104,175
Full Stac... Level Full Stack Engineer	$127,586
Software ... Level Full Stack Engineer	$147,621
Software ... Level Full Stack Engineer	$169,681

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How Do Full Stack 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 Full Stack Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $140,377.
California: $139,845.
Massachusetts: $137,981.

District of Columbia $140,377 California $139,845 Massachusetts $137,981 Washington $137,474 New Jersey $137,423 Alaska $137,246 Connecticut $135,496 New York $134,786

Hawaii $132,517 Rhode Island $131,452 Maryland $130,729 Minnesota $129,740 Colorado $129,360 Illinois $129,233 Oregon $128,751 Delaware $128,396

New Hampshire $128,173 Virginia $127,674 Pennsylvania $126,215 Nevada $125,480 North Dakota $125,239 Michigan $124,859 Wisconsin $124,719 Vermont $124,440

Texas $123,667 Maine $123,616 Arizona $123,540 Ohio $123,452 Georgia $122,285 Indiana $121,702 Wyoming $121,588 Utah $121,410

Iowa $121,334 Kansas $120,726 Louisiana $120,548 North Carolina $120,485 Missouri $120,459 Florida $119,965 Montana $119,699 Nebraska $119,445

Kentucky $119,306 South Carolina $118,798 Tennessee $118,482 Idaho $118,355 New Mexico $117,429 Oklahoma $117,226 Alabama $116,478 South Dakota $115,223

Arkansas $114,538 West Virginia $114,171 Mississippi $113,068

Top Paying Cities for Full Stack 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: $132,884
Little Creek: $131,655
Magnolia: $132,200

Lincoln, DE $132,884 Little Creek, DE $131,655 Magnolia, DE $132,200 Milford, DE $132,884 Marydel, DE $131,160 Millsboro, DE $132,884 Millville, DE $133,772 Milton, DE $132,884

Nassau, DE $132,884 Ocean View, DE $133,772 Rehoboth Beach, DE $133,772 Seaford, DE $131,490 Selbyville, DE $133,772 Smyrna, DE $131,008 Viola, DE $132,200 Woodside, DE $131,819

Bear, DE $130,044 Newark, DE $130,095 Claymont, DE $130,197 Delaware City, DE $130,095 Hockessin, DE $130,197 Kirkwood, DE $130,095 Middletown, DE $130,742 Montchanin, DE $130,197

New Castle, DE $130,197 Odessa, DE $130,919 Port Penn, DE $129,740 Rockland, DE $130,197 Saint Georges, DE $130,095 Townsend, DE $130,729 Winterthur, DE $130,197 Lewes, DE $132,884

Wilmington, DE $130,197 Dover, DE $131,591 Dover Afb, DE $131,895 Bethany Beach, DE $133,772 Bethel, DE $131,490 Bridgeville, DE $132,884 Camden Wyoming, DE $131,731 Cheswold, DE $131,287

Clayton, DE $130,957 Dagsboro, DE $133,772 Delmar, DE $131,490 Ellendale, DE $132,884 Felton, DE $132,884 Fenwick Island, DE $133,772 Frankford, DE $133,772 Frederica, DE $132,884

Georgetown, DE $132,884 Greenwood, DE $132,884 Harbeson, DE $132,884 Harrington, DE $132,884 Hartly, DE $130,894 Houston, DE $132,884 Kenton, DE $130,957 Laurel, DE $131,490

Yorklyn, DE $130,197

Full Stack Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Full Stack 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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$118,338

Average $128,396/year

$139,412

$9,862

Average $10,700/month

$11,618

$2,276

Average $2,469/week

$2,681

$57

Average $62/hour

$67

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$139,412	$11,618	$2,681	$67
Average	$128,396	$10,700	$2,469	$62
25th Percentile	$118,338	$9,862	$2,276	$57

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