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 $106,311 for beginners, reaching about $110,468 at mid-level, and approach $114,400 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 $120,776, California $120,317, Massachusetts $118,714. 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: $159,194; Senior Java Engineer: $152,281; Senior Java Software Engineer: $149,702; Java Software Development Engineer Senior: $130,903; Backend Java Engineer: $130,696.

Java Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Java Engineer make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Java Engineer in Delaware is $110,467 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): $127,497
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $100,105 to $119,381
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $90,670

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Java Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,381	$9,948	$2,296	$57
Average	$110,467	$9,206	$2,124	$53
25th Percentile	$100,105	$8,342	$1,925	$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): $106,311
Early Career (1-2 years): $106,630
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,468
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $114,138
Expert (over 8 years): $114,400

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Java Engineer	$106,311
Intermediate Level Java Engineer	$106,630
Senior Level Java Engineer	$110,468
Specialist Level Java Engineer	$114,138
Expert Level Java Engineer	$114,400

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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: $120,776.
California: $120,317.
Massachusetts: $118,714.

District of Columbia $120,776 California $120,317 Massachusetts $118,714 Washington $118,278 New Jersey $118,234 Alaska $118,081 Connecticut $116,576 New York $115,965

Hawaii $114,013 Rhode Island $113,096 Maryland $112,474 Minnesota $111,624 Colorado $111,296 Illinois $111,187 Oregon $110,773 Delaware $110,467

New Hampshire $110,275 Virginia $109,846 Pennsylvania $108,591 Nevada $107,958 North Dakota $107,751 Michigan $107,424 Wisconsin $107,304 Vermont $107,064

Texas $106,399 Maine $106,355 Arizona $106,290 Ohio $106,213 Georgia $105,210 Indiana $104,708 Wyoming $104,610 Utah $104,457

Iowa $104,391 Kansas $103,868 Louisiana $103,715 North Carolina $103,661 Missouri $103,639 Florida $103,213 Montana $102,984 Nebraska $102,766

Kentucky $102,646 South Carolina $102,210 Tennessee $101,937 Idaho $101,828 New Mexico $101,032 Oklahoma $100,857 Alabama $100,214 South Dakota $99,134

Arkansas $98,545 West Virginia $98,228 Mississippi $97,279

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: $114,329
Little Creek: $113,271
Magnolia: $113,740

Lincoln, DE $114,329 Little Creek, DE $113,271 Magnolia, DE $113,740 Milford, DE $114,329 Marydel, DE $112,845 Millsboro, DE $114,329 Millville, DE $115,092 Milton, DE $114,329

Nassau, DE $114,329 Ocean View, DE $115,092 Rehoboth Beach, DE $115,092 Seaford, DE $113,129 Selbyville, DE $115,092 Smyrna, DE $112,714 Viola, DE $113,740 Woodside, DE $113,413

Bear, DE $111,885 Newark, DE $111,929 Claymont, DE $112,016 Delaware City, DE $111,929 Hockessin, DE $112,016 Kirkwood, DE $111,929 Middletown, DE $112,485 Montchanin, DE $112,016

New Castle, DE $112,016 Odessa, DE $112,638 Port Penn, DE $111,624 Rockland, DE $112,016 Saint Georges, DE $111,929 Townsend, DE $112,474 Winterthur, DE $112,016 Lewes, DE $114,329

Wilmington, DE $112,016 Dover, DE $113,216 Dover Afb, DE $113,478 Bethany Beach, DE $115,092 Bethel, DE $113,129 Bridgeville, DE $114,329 Camden Wyoming, DE $113,336 Cheswold, DE $112,954

Clayton, DE $112,671 Dagsboro, DE $115,092 Delmar, DE $113,129 Ellendale, DE $114,329 Felton, DE $114,329 Fenwick Island, DE $115,092 Frankford, DE $115,092 Frederica, DE $114,329

Georgetown, DE $114,329 Greenwood, DE $114,329 Harbeson, DE $114,329 Harrington, DE $114,329 Hartly, DE $112,616 Houston, DE $114,329 Kenton, DE $112,671 Laurel, DE $113,129

Yorklyn, DE $112,016

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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$100,105

Average $110,467/year

$119,381

$8,342

Average $9,206/month

$9,948

$1,925

Average $2,124/week

$2,296

$48

Average $53/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,381	$9,948	$2,296	$57
Average	$110,467	$9,206	$2,124	$53
25th Percentile	$100,105	$8,342	$1,925	$48

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