What are the main factors that influence a Programmer Analyst's salary?

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

How does experience change a Programmer Analyst's salary?

A Programmer Analyst's salary grows with experience: starting around $94,149 for beginners, reaching about $97,816 at mid-level, and approach $101,326 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Programmer Analyst?

Programmer Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Programmer Analyst roles are District of Columbia $106,944, California $106,538, Massachusetts $105,118. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Programmer Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Programmer Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Development Programmer and Analyst: $128,977; Programmer Analyst, Sr: $122,750; RPG Programmer Analyst: $120,040; Oracle Programmer Analyst: $119,963; IT Programmer Analyst: $117,141.

Programmer Analyst Salary in Delaware

How much does a Programmer Analyst make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Programmer Analyst in Delaware is $97,816 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $113,014
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,684 to $105,771
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,370

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Programmer Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$105,771	$8,814	$2,034	$51
Average	$97,816	$8,151	$1,881	$47
25th Percentile	$88,684	$7,390	$1,705	$43

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Key Factors That Influence Programmer Analyst Salaries

A Programmer Analyst'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 Programmer Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Programmer Analyst'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): $94,149
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,429
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,816
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $101,092
Expert (over 8 years): $101,326

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Programmer Analyst	$94,149
Intermediate Level Programmer Analyst	$94,429
Senior Level Programmer Analyst	$97,816
Specialist Level Programmer Analyst	$101,092
Expert Level Programmer Analyst	$101,326

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How Do Programmer Analyst 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 Programmer Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $106,944.
California: $106,538.
Massachusetts: $105,118.

District of Columbia $106,944 California $106,538 Massachusetts $105,118 Washington $104,732 New Jersey $104,693 Alaska $104,558 Connecticut $103,225 New York $102,684

Hawaii $100,955 Rhode Island $100,144 Maryland $99,593 Minnesota $98,840 Colorado $98,550 Illinois $98,453 Oregon $98,086 Delaware $97,816

New Hampshire $97,646 Virginia $97,265 Pennsylvania $96,155 Nevada $95,594 North Dakota $95,411 Michigan $95,121 Wisconsin $95,015 Vermont $94,802

Texas $94,213 Maine $94,175 Arizona $94,117 Ohio $94,049 Georgia $93,160 Indiana $92,716 Wyoming $92,629 Utah $92,494

Iowa $92,436 Kansas $91,972 Louisiana $91,837 North Carolina $91,789 Missouri $91,769 Florida $91,393 Montana $91,190 Nebraska $90,997

Kentucky $90,891 South Carolina $90,504 Tennessee $90,263 Idaho $90,166 New Mexico $89,461 Oklahoma $89,306 Alabama $88,737 South Dakota $87,780

Arkansas $87,259 West Virginia $86,979 Mississippi $86,138

Top Paying Cities for Programmer Analysts

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: $101,235
Little Creek: $100,298
Magnolia: $100,714

Lincoln, DE $101,235 Little Creek, DE $100,298 Magnolia, DE $100,714 Milford, DE $101,235 Marydel, DE $99,922 Millsboro, DE $101,235 Millville, DE $101,911 Milton, DE $101,235

Nassau, DE $101,235 Ocean View, DE $101,911 Rehoboth Beach, DE $101,911 Seaford, DE $100,173 Selbyville, DE $101,911 Smyrna, DE $99,806 Viola, DE $100,714 Woodside, DE $100,424

Bear, DE $99,072 Newark, DE $99,110 Claymont, DE $99,188 Delaware City, DE $99,110 Hockessin, DE $99,188 Kirkwood, DE $99,110 Middletown, DE $99,603 Montchanin, DE $99,188

New Castle, DE $99,188 Odessa, DE $99,738 Port Penn, DE $98,840 Rockland, DE $99,188 Saint Georges, DE $99,110 Townsend, DE $99,593 Winterthur, DE $99,188 Lewes, DE $101,235

Wilmington, DE $99,188 Dover, DE $100,250 Dover Afb, DE $100,482 Bethany Beach, DE $101,911 Bethel, DE $100,173 Bridgeville, DE $101,235 Camden Wyoming, DE $100,356 Cheswold, DE $100,018

Clayton, DE $99,767 Dagsboro, DE $101,911 Delmar, DE $100,173 Ellendale, DE $101,235 Felton, DE $101,235 Fenwick Island, DE $101,911 Frankford, DE $101,911 Frederica, DE $101,235

Georgetown, DE $101,235 Greenwood, DE $101,235 Harbeson, DE $101,235 Harrington, DE $101,235 Hartly, DE $99,719 Houston, DE $101,235 Kenton, DE $99,767 Laurel, DE $100,173

Yorklyn, DE $99,188

Programmer Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Programmer Analyst'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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$88,684

Average $97,816/year

$105,771

$7,390

Average $8,151/month

$8,814

$1,705

Average $1,881/week

$2,034

$43

Average $47/hour

$51

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$105,771	$8,814	$2,034	$51
Average	$97,816	$8,151	$1,881	$47
25th Percentile	$88,684	$7,390	$1,705	$43

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