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

A Finance Software Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $102,515 for beginners, reaching about $104,403 at mid-level, and approach $111,085 for experts.

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

Finance Software Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Finance Software Engineer roles are District of Columbia $118,279, California $117,830, Massachusetts $116,260. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Finance Software Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Software Engineer V: $171,165; Software Engineer IV: $148,915; Embedded Software Engineer IV: $141,490; Software Engineer III: $128,703; Embedded Software Engineer III: $115,987.

Finance Software Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Finance Software Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Finance Software Engineer in Delaware is $108,184 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $125,536
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $100,123 to $117,267
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $92,784

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Finance Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$117,267	$9,772	$2,255	$56
Average	$108,184	$9,015	$2,080	$52
25th Percentile	$100,123	$8,344	$1,925	$48

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Key Factors That Influence Finance Software Engineer Salaries

A Finance 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 Finance Software Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Finance 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): $102,515
Early Career (1-2 years): $103,144
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $104,403
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $108,814
Expert (over 8 years): $111,085

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Finance Software Engineer	$102,515
Intermediate Level Finance Software Engineer	$103,144
Senior Level Finance Software Engineer	$104,403
Specialist Level Finance Software Engineer	$108,814
Expert Level Finance Software Engineer	$111,085

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

District of Columbia: $118,279.
California: $117,830.
Massachusetts: $116,260.

District of Columbia $118,279 California $117,830 Massachusetts $116,260 Washington $115,833 New Jersey $115,790 Alaska $115,640 Connecticut $114,166 New York $113,568

Hawaii $111,656 Rhode Island $110,758 Maryland $110,149 Minnesota $109,316 Colorado $108,996 Illinois $108,889 Oregon $108,483 Delaware $108,184

New Hampshire $107,996 Virginia $107,575 Pennsylvania $106,346 Nevada $105,727 North Dakota $105,524 Michigan $105,203 Wisconsin $105,086 Vermont $104,851

Texas $104,199 Maine $104,156 Arizona $104,092 Ohio $104,017 Georgia $103,035 Indiana $102,543 Wyoming $102,447 Utah $102,298

Iowa $102,233 Kansas $101,721 Louisiana $101,571 North Carolina $101,518 Missouri $101,496 Florida $101,080 Montana $100,855 Nebraska $100,642

Kentucky $100,524 South Carolina $100,097 Tennessee $99,830 Idaho $99,723 New Mexico $98,943 Oklahoma $98,772 Alabama $98,142 South Dakota $97,084

Arkansas $96,508 West Virginia $96,198 Mississippi $95,268

Top Paying Cities for Finance 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: $111,965
Little Creek: $110,929
Magnolia: $111,389

Lincoln, DE $111,965 Little Creek, DE $110,929 Magnolia, DE $111,389 Milford, DE $111,965 Marydel, DE $110,513 Millsboro, DE $111,965 Millville, DE $112,713 Milton, DE $111,965

Nassau, DE $111,965 Ocean View, DE $112,713 Rehoboth Beach, DE $112,713 Seaford, DE $110,790 Selbyville, DE $112,713 Smyrna, DE $110,384 Viola, DE $111,389 Woodside, DE $111,068

Bear, DE $109,572 Newark, DE $109,615 Claymont, DE $109,701 Delaware City, DE $109,615 Hockessin, DE $109,701 Kirkwood, DE $109,615 Middletown, DE $110,160 Montchanin, DE $109,701

New Castle, DE $109,701 Odessa, DE $110,310 Port Penn, DE $109,316 Rockland, DE $109,701 Saint Georges, DE $109,615 Townsend, DE $110,149 Winterthur, DE $109,701 Lewes, DE $111,965

Wilmington, DE $109,701 Dover, DE $110,876 Dover Afb, DE $111,132 Bethany Beach, DE $112,713 Bethel, DE $110,790 Bridgeville, DE $111,965 Camden Wyoming, DE $110,993 Cheswold, DE $110,619

Clayton, DE $110,342 Dagsboro, DE $112,713 Delmar, DE $110,790 Ellendale, DE $111,965 Felton, DE $111,965 Fenwick Island, DE $112,713 Frankford, DE $112,713 Frederica, DE $111,965

Georgetown, DE $111,965 Greenwood, DE $111,965 Harbeson, DE $111,965 Harrington, DE $111,965 Hartly, DE $110,288 Houston, DE $111,965 Kenton, DE $110,342 Laurel, DE $110,790

Yorklyn, DE $109,701

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

Understanding how a Finance 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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$100,123

Average $108,184/year

$117,267

$8,344

Average $9,015/month

$9,772

$1,925

Average $2,080/week

$2,255

$48

Average $52/hour

$56

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$117,267	$9,772	$2,255	$56
Average	$108,184	$9,015	$2,080	$52
25th Percentile	$100,123	$8,344	$1,925	$48

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