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

A Programmer Developer's salary grows with experience: starting around $74,866 for beginners, reaching about $78,020 at mid-level, and approach $78,809 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Programmer Developer?

Programmer Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Programmer Developer roles are District of Columbia $83,230, California $82,915, Massachusetts $81,810. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Programmer Developer roles make?

Salaries for Programmer Developer level roles vary by specialization: Applications Programmer V: $166,816; Applications Programmer IV: $143,573; Clinical Programmer IV: $134,689; Applications Programmer III: $122,550; Computer Programmer Java Developer: $107,859.

Programmer Developer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Programmer Developer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Programmer Developer in Delaware is $76,127 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,622
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,576 to $86,855
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,612

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Programmer Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,855	$7,238	$1,670	$42
Average	$76,127	$6,344	$1,464	$37
25th Percentile	$69,576	$5,798	$1,338	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Programmer Developer Salaries

A Programmer Developer'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 Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Programmer Developer'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): $74,866
Early Career (1-2 years): $75,653
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $78,020
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $78,493
Expert (over 8 years): $78,809

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Programmer Developer	$74,866
Intermediate Level Programmer Developer	$75,653
Senior Level Programmer Developer	$78,020
Specialist Level Programmer Developer	$78,493
Expert Level Programmer Developer	$78,809

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

District of Columbia: $83,230.
California: $82,915.
Massachusetts: $81,810.

District of Columbia $83,230 California $82,915 Massachusetts $81,810 Washington $81,509 New Jersey $81,479 Alaska $81,374 Connecticut $80,336 New York $79,915

Hawaii $78,570 Rhode Island $77,938 Maryland $77,510 Minnesota $76,924 Colorado $76,698 Illinois $76,623 Oregon $76,337 Delaware $76,127

New Hampshire $75,994 Virginia $75,698 Pennsylvania $74,834 Nevada $74,398 North Dakota $74,255 Michigan $74,029 Wisconsin $73,947 Vermont $73,781

Texas $73,323 Maine $73,293 Arizona $73,248 Ohio $73,195 Georgia $72,503 Indiana $72,158 Wyoming $72,090 Utah $71,985

Iowa $71,940 Kansas $71,579 Louisiana $71,474 North Carolina $71,436 Missouri $71,421 Florida $71,128 Montana $70,970 Nebraska $70,820

Kentucky $70,737 South Carolina $70,436 Tennessee $70,248 Idaho $70,173 New Mexico $69,624 Oklahoma $69,504 Alabama $69,061 South Dakota $68,316

Arkansas $67,910 West Virginia $67,692 Mississippi $67,038

Top Paying Cities for Programmer Developers

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: $78,788
Little Creek: $78,059
Magnolia: $78,382

Lincoln, DE $78,788 Little Creek, DE $78,059 Magnolia, DE $78,382 Milford, DE $78,788 Marydel, DE $77,765 Millsboro, DE $78,788 Millville, DE $79,314 Milton, DE $78,788

Nassau, DE $78,788 Ocean View, DE $79,314 Rehoboth Beach, DE $79,314 Seaford, DE $77,961 Selbyville, DE $79,314 Smyrna, DE $77,675 Viola, DE $78,382 Woodside, DE $78,156

Bear, DE $77,104 Newark, DE $77,134 Claymont, DE $77,194 Delaware City, DE $77,134 Hockessin, DE $77,194 Kirkwood, DE $77,134 Middletown, DE $77,517 Montchanin, DE $77,194

New Castle, DE $77,194 Odessa, DE $77,623 Port Penn, DE $76,924 Rockland, DE $77,194 Saint Georges, DE $77,134 Townsend, DE $77,510 Winterthur, DE $77,194 Lewes, DE $78,788

Wilmington, DE $77,194 Dover, DE $78,021 Dover Afb, DE $78,201 Bethany Beach, DE $79,314 Bethel, DE $77,961 Bridgeville, DE $78,788 Camden Wyoming, DE $78,104 Cheswold, DE $77,841

Clayton, DE $77,645 Dagsboro, DE $79,314 Delmar, DE $77,961 Ellendale, DE $78,788 Felton, DE $78,788 Fenwick Island, DE $79,314 Frankford, DE $79,314 Frederica, DE $78,788

Georgetown, DE $78,788 Greenwood, DE $78,788 Harbeson, DE $78,788 Harrington, DE $78,788 Hartly, DE $77,608 Houston, DE $78,788 Kenton, DE $77,645 Laurel, DE $77,961

Yorklyn, DE $77,194

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

Understanding how a Programmer Developer'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$69,576

Average $76,127/year

$86,855

$5,798

Average $6,344/month

$7,238

$1,338

Average $1,464/week

$1,670

$33

Average $37/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,855	$7,238	$1,670	$42
Average	$76,127	$6,344	$1,464	$37
25th Percentile	$69,576	$5,798	$1,338	$33

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