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

A Senior Software Developer's salary grows with experience: starting around $112,480 for beginners, reaching about $116,329 at mid-level, and approach $121,060 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Senior Software Developer?

Senior Software Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Senior Software Developer roles are District of Columbia $128,978, California $128,488, Massachusetts $126,776. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Senior Software Developer roles make?

Salaries for Senior Software Developer level roles vary by specialization: Software Systems Developer VI: $191,650; Software Systems Developer V: $165,868; Senior Software Developer, IT: $152,420; Software Systems Developer IV: $143,119; Software Developer: $129,310.

Senior Software Developer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Senior Software Developer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Software Developer in Delaware is $117,969 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $130,135
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $107,292 to $124,337
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $97,570

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Senior Software Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$124,337	$10,361	$2,391	$60
Average	$117,969	$9,831	$2,269	$57
25th Percentile	$107,292	$8,941	$2,063	$52

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Key Factors That Influence Senior Software Developer Salaries

A Senior Software 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 Senior Software Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Software 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): $112,480
Early Career (1-2 years): $113,317
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,329
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $119,842
Expert (over 8 years): $121,060

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Senior Software Developer	$112,480
Intermediate Level Senior Software Developer	$113,317
Senior Level Senior Software Developer	$116,329
Specialist Level Senior Software Developer	$119,842
Expert Level Senior Software Developer	$121,060

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

District of Columbia: $128,978.
California: $128,488.
Massachusetts: $126,776.

District of Columbia $128,978 California $128,488 Massachusetts $126,776 Washington $126,310 New Jersey $126,264 Alaska $126,100 Connecticut $124,493 New York $123,841

Hawaii $121,755 Rhode Island $120,777 Maryland $120,113 Minnesota $119,204 Colorado $118,855 Illinois $118,738 Oregon $118,296 Delaware $117,969

New Hampshire $117,764 Virginia $117,305 Pennsylvania $115,966 Nevada $115,290 North Dakota $115,069 Michigan $114,719 Wisconsin $114,591 Vermont $114,335

Texas $113,624 Maine $113,578 Arizona $113,508 Ohio $113,426 Georgia $112,355 Indiana $111,819 Wyoming $111,714 Utah $111,551

Iowa $111,481 Kansas $110,922 Louisiana $110,759 North Carolina $110,700 Missouri $110,677 Florida $110,223 Montana $109,978 Nebraska $109,745

Kentucky $109,617 South Carolina $109,151 Tennessee $108,860 Idaho $108,743 New Mexico $107,893 Oklahoma $107,707 Alabama $107,019 South Dakota $105,866

Arkansas $105,237 West Virginia $104,899 Mississippi $103,886

Top Paying Cities for Senior Software 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: $122,093
Little Creek: $120,963
Magnolia: $121,464

Lincoln, DE $122,093 Little Creek, DE $120,963 Magnolia, DE $121,464 Milford, DE $122,093 Marydel, DE $120,509 Millsboro, DE $122,093 Millville, DE $122,909 Milton, DE $122,093

Nassau, DE $122,093 Ocean View, DE $122,909 Rehoboth Beach, DE $122,909 Seaford, DE $120,812 Selbyville, DE $122,909 Smyrna, DE $120,369 Viola, DE $121,464 Woodside, DE $121,115

Bear, DE $119,484 Newark, DE $119,530 Claymont, DE $119,624 Delaware City, DE $119,530 Hockessin, DE $119,624 Kirkwood, DE $119,530 Middletown, DE $120,124 Montchanin, DE $119,624

New Castle, DE $119,624 Odessa, DE $120,288 Port Penn, DE $119,204 Rockland, DE $119,624 Saint Georges, DE $119,530 Townsend, DE $120,113 Winterthur, DE $119,624 Lewes, DE $122,093

Wilmington, DE $119,624 Dover, DE $120,905 Dover Afb, DE $121,185 Bethany Beach, DE $122,909 Bethel, DE $120,812 Bridgeville, DE $122,093 Camden Wyoming, DE $121,033 Cheswold, DE $120,625

Clayton, DE $120,323 Dagsboro, DE $122,909 Delmar, DE $120,812 Ellendale, DE $122,093 Felton, DE $122,093 Fenwick Island, DE $122,909 Frankford, DE $122,909 Frederica, DE $122,093

Georgetown, DE $122,093 Greenwood, DE $122,093 Harbeson, DE $122,093 Harrington, DE $122,093 Hartly, DE $120,264 Houston, DE $122,093 Kenton, DE $120,323 Laurel, DE $120,812

Yorklyn, DE $119,624

Senior Software Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Software 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.

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$107,292

Average $117,969/year

$124,337

$8,941

Average $9,831/month

$10,361

$2,063

Average $2,269/week

$2,391

$52

Average $57/hour

$60

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$124,337	$10,361	$2,391	$60
Average	$117,969	$9,831	$2,269	$57
25th Percentile	$107,292	$8,941	$2,063	$52

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