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

A Java Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $106,329 for beginners, reaching about $110,471 at mid-level, and approach $114,435 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Java Engineer?

Java Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Java Engineer roles are District of Columbia $120,780, California $120,322, Massachusetts $118,718. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Java Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Java Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Lead Java Engineer: $159,211; Senior Java Engineer: $152,315; Senior Java Software Engineer: $149,734; Java Software Development Engineer Senior: $130,898; Backend Java Engineer: $130,692.

Java Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Java Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Java Engineer in Delaware is $110,471 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $127,634
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $100,157 to $119,455
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $90,767

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Java Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,455	$9,955	$2,297	$57
Average	$110,471	$9,206	$2,124	$53
25th Percentile	$100,157	$8,346	$1,926	$48

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Key Factors That Influence Java Engineer Salaries

A Java 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 Java Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Java 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): $106,329
Early Career (1-2 years): $106,645
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,471
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $114,170
Expert (over 8 years): $114,435

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Java Engineer	$106,329
Intermediate Level Java Engineer	$106,645
Senior Level Java Engineer	$110,471
Specialist Level Java Engineer	$114,170
Expert Level Java Engineer	$114,435

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

District of Columbia: $120,780.
California: $120,322.
Massachusetts: $118,718.

District of Columbia $120,780 California $120,322 Massachusetts $118,718 Washington $118,282 New Jersey $118,238 Alaska $118,086 Connecticut $116,580 New York $115,969

Hawaii $114,017 Rhode Island $113,100 Maryland $112,479 Minnesota $111,628 Colorado $111,300 Illinois $111,191 Oregon $110,777 Delaware $110,471

New Hampshire $110,279 Virginia $109,850 Pennsylvania $108,595 Nevada $107,962 North Dakota $107,755 Michigan $107,428 Wisconsin $107,308 Vermont $107,068

Texas $106,402 Maine $106,359 Arizona $106,293 Ohio $106,217 Georgia $105,213 Indiana $104,712 Wyoming $104,613 Utah $104,461

Iowa $104,395 Kansas $103,872 Louisiana $103,719 North Carolina $103,664 Missouri $103,643 Florida $103,217 Montana $102,988 Nebraska $102,770

Kentucky $102,650 South Carolina $102,214 Tennessee $101,941 Idaho $101,832 New Mexico $101,035 Oklahoma $100,861 Alabama $100,217 South Dakota $99,137

Arkansas $98,548 West Virginia $98,232 Mississippi $97,283

Top Paying Cities for Java 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: $114,333
Little Creek: $113,275
Magnolia: $113,744

Lincoln, DE $114,333 Little Creek, DE $113,275 Magnolia, DE $113,744 Milford, DE $114,333 Marydel, DE $112,849 Millsboro, DE $114,333 Millville, DE $115,097 Milton, DE $114,333

Nassau, DE $114,333 Ocean View, DE $115,097 Rehoboth Beach, DE $115,097 Seaford, DE $113,133 Selbyville, DE $115,097 Smyrna, DE $112,719 Viola, DE $113,744 Woodside, DE $113,417

Bear, DE $111,890 Newark, DE $111,933 Claymont, DE $112,020 Delaware City, DE $111,933 Hockessin, DE $112,020 Kirkwood, DE $111,933 Middletown, DE $112,489 Montchanin, DE $112,020

New Castle, DE $112,020 Odessa, DE $112,642 Port Penn, DE $111,628 Rockland, DE $112,020 Saint Georges, DE $111,933 Townsend, DE $112,479 Winterthur, DE $112,020 Lewes, DE $114,333

Wilmington, DE $112,020 Dover, DE $113,220 Dover Afb, DE $113,482 Bethany Beach, DE $115,097 Bethel, DE $113,133 Bridgeville, DE $114,333 Camden Wyoming, DE $113,340 Cheswold, DE $112,959

Clayton, DE $112,675 Dagsboro, DE $115,097 Delmar, DE $113,133 Ellendale, DE $114,333 Felton, DE $114,333 Fenwick Island, DE $115,097 Frankford, DE $115,097 Frederica, DE $114,333

Georgetown, DE $114,333 Greenwood, DE $114,333 Harbeson, DE $114,333 Harrington, DE $114,333 Hartly, DE $112,620 Houston, DE $114,333 Kenton, DE $112,675 Laurel, DE $113,133

Yorklyn, DE $112,020

Java Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Java 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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$100,157

Average $110,471/year

$119,455

$8,346

Average $9,206/month

$9,955

$1,926

Average $2,124/week

$2,297

$48

Average $53/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,455	$9,955	$2,297	$57
Average	$110,471	$9,206	$2,124	$53
25th Percentile	$100,157	$8,346	$1,926	$48

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