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

A Staff Software Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Software Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $80,252, a Software Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $103,271, a Staff Software Engineer (4-7 years)earns $126,479, a Software Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $146,339, a Software Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $168,208,

What are the highest paying states for a Staff Software Engineer?

Staff Software Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Staff Software Engineer roles are District of Columbia $139,158, California $138,631, Massachusetts $136,783. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Staff Software Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Staff Software Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Senior Staff Software Development Engineer: $148,912; Senior Staff Software Engineer: $147,057; Staff Software Engineer Architecture: $132,874; Staff Software Engineer Backend: $132,783; Staff Software Engineer Manager: $130,650.

Staff Software Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Staff Software Engineer make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Staff Software Engineer in Delaware is $127,281 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $148,145
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $117,310 to $138,202
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $108,232

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Staff Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$138,202	$11,517	$2,658	$66
Average	$127,281	$10,607	$2,448	$61
25th Percentile	$117,310	$9,776	$2,256	$56

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Key Factors That Influence Staff Software Engineer Salaries

A Staff Software 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 Staff Software Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Staff Software 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): $80,252
Early Career (1-2 years): $103,271
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $126,479
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,339
Expert (over 8 years): $168,208

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Staff Software Engineer	$80,252
Software ... Level Staff Software Engineer	$103,271
Staff Sof... Level Staff Software Engineer	$126,479
Software ... Level Staff Software Engineer	$146,339
Software ... Level Staff Software Engineer	$168,208

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

District of Columbia: $139,158.
California: $138,631.
Massachusetts: $136,783.

District of Columbia $139,158 California $138,631 Massachusetts $136,783 Washington $136,280 New Jersey $136,230 Alaska $136,054 Connecticut $134,320 New York $133,616

Hawaii $131,366 Rhode Island $130,310 Maryland $129,594 Minnesota $128,613 Colorado $128,236 Illinois $128,111 Oregon $127,633 Delaware $127,281

New Hampshire $127,060 Virginia $126,565 Pennsylvania $125,119 Nevada $124,390 North Dakota $124,152 Michigan $123,775 Wisconsin $123,636 Vermont $123,360

Texas $122,593 Maine $122,543 Arizona $122,467 Ohio $122,379 Georgia $121,223 Indiana $120,645 Wyoming $120,532 Utah $120,356

Iowa $120,281 Kansas $119,677 Louisiana $119,501 North Carolina $119,438 Missouri $119,413 Florida $118,923 Montana $118,659 Nebraska $118,408

Kentucky $118,270 South Carolina $117,767 Tennessee $117,453 Idaho $117,327 New Mexico $116,409 Oklahoma $116,208 Alabama $115,467 South Dakota $114,223

Arkansas $113,544 West Virginia $113,179 Mississippi $112,086

Top Paying Cities for Staff Software 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: $131,730
Little Creek: $130,511
Magnolia: $131,052

Lincoln, DE $131,730 Little Creek, DE $130,511 Magnolia, DE $131,052 Milford, DE $131,730 Marydel, DE $130,021 Millsboro, DE $131,730 Millville, DE $132,610 Milton, DE $131,730

Nassau, DE $131,730 Ocean View, DE $132,610 Rehoboth Beach, DE $132,610 Seaford, DE $130,348 Selbyville, DE $132,610 Smyrna, DE $129,870 Viola, DE $131,052 Woodside, DE $130,675

Bear, DE $128,915 Newark, DE $128,965 Claymont, DE $129,066 Delaware City, DE $128,965 Hockessin, DE $129,066 Kirkwood, DE $128,965 Middletown, DE $129,606 Montchanin, DE $129,066

New Castle, DE $129,066 Odessa, DE $129,782 Port Penn, DE $128,613 Rockland, DE $129,066 Saint Georges, DE $128,965 Townsend, DE $129,594 Winterthur, DE $129,066 Lewes, DE $131,730

Wilmington, DE $129,066 Dover, DE $130,448 Dover Afb, DE $130,750 Bethany Beach, DE $132,610 Bethel, DE $130,348 Bridgeville, DE $131,730 Camden Wyoming, DE $130,587 Cheswold, DE $130,147

Clayton, DE $129,820 Dagsboro, DE $132,610 Delmar, DE $130,348 Ellendale, DE $131,730 Felton, DE $131,730 Fenwick Island, DE $132,610 Frankford, DE $132,610 Frederica, DE $131,730

Georgetown, DE $131,730 Greenwood, DE $131,730 Harbeson, DE $131,730 Harrington, DE $131,730 Hartly, DE $129,757 Houston, DE $131,730 Kenton, DE $129,820 Laurel, DE $130,348

Yorklyn, DE $129,066

Staff Software Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Staff Software 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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$117,310

Average $127,281/year

$138,202

$9,776

Average $10,607/month

$11,517

$2,256

Average $2,448/week

$2,658

$56

Average $61/hour

$66

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$138,202	$11,517	$2,658	$66
Average	$127,281	$10,607	$2,448	$61
25th Percentile	$117,310	$9,776	$2,256	$56

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