What are the main factors that influence a Senior Java 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 Senior Java Engineer's salary?

A Senior Java Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $147,934 for beginners, reaching about $149,513 at mid-level, and approach $157,720 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Senior Java Engineer?

Senior Java Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Senior Java Engineer roles are District of Columbia $168,643, California $168,003, Massachusetts $165,764. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Senior Java Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Senior Java Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Lead Java Engineer: $159,211; Senior Java Software Engineer: $149,734; Java Software Development Engineer Senior: $130,898; Backend Java Engineer: $130,692; Senior Java Consultant: $128,512.

Senior Java Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Senior Java Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Java Engineer in Delaware is $154,249 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $74.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $174,746
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $143,829 to $164,978
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $134,341

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Senior Java Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$164,978	$13,748	$3,173	$79
Average	$154,249	$12,854	$2,966	$74
25th Percentile	$143,829	$11,986	$2,766	$69

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Key Factors That Influence Senior Java Engineer Salaries

A Senior Java 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 Senior Java Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Java 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): $147,934
Early Career (1-2 years): $148,723
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $149,513
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $152,355
Expert (over 8 years): $157,720

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Senior Java Engineer	$147,934
Intermediate Level Senior Java Engineer	$148,723
Senior Level Senior Java Engineer	$149,513
Specialist Level Senior Java Engineer	$152,355
Expert Level Senior Java Engineer	$157,720

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

District of Columbia: $168,643.
California: $168,003.
Massachusetts: $165,764.

District of Columbia $168,643 California $168,003 Massachusetts $165,764 Washington $165,155 New Jersey $165,094 Alaska $164,881 Connecticut $162,779 New York $161,926

Hawaii $159,200 Rhode Island $157,920 Maryland $157,052 Minnesota $155,864 Colorado $155,407 Illinois $155,255 Oregon $154,676 Delaware $154,249

New Hampshire $153,981 Virginia $153,381 Pennsylvania $151,630 Nevada $150,746 North Dakota $150,457 Michigan $150,000 Wisconsin $149,832 Vermont $149,497

Texas $148,568 Maine $148,507 Arizona $148,416 Ohio $148,309 Georgia $146,908 Indiana $146,207 Wyoming $146,070 Utah $145,857

Iowa $145,765 Kansas $145,034 Louisiana $144,821 North Carolina $144,745 Missouri $144,714 Florida $144,120 Montana $143,801 Nebraska $143,496

Kentucky $143,328 South Carolina $142,719 Tennessee $142,338 Idaho $142,186 New Mexico $141,074 Oklahoma $140,830 Alabama $139,932 South Dakota $138,424

Arkansas $137,601 West Virginia $137,160 Mississippi $135,835

Top Paying Cities for Senior Java 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: $159,641
Little Creek: $158,164
Magnolia: $158,819

Lincoln, DE $159,641 Little Creek, DE $158,164 Magnolia, DE $158,819 Milford, DE $159,641 Marydel, DE $157,570 Millsboro, DE $159,641 Millville, DE $160,708 Milton, DE $159,641

Nassau, DE $159,641 Ocean View, DE $160,708 Rehoboth Beach, DE $160,708 Seaford, DE $157,966 Selbyville, DE $160,708 Smyrna, DE $157,387 Viola, DE $158,819 Woodside, DE $158,362

Bear, DE $156,229 Newark, DE $156,290 Claymont, DE $156,412 Delaware City, DE $156,290 Hockessin, DE $156,412 Kirkwood, DE $156,290 Middletown, DE $157,067 Montchanin, DE $156,412

New Castle, DE $156,412 Odessa, DE $157,280 Port Penn, DE $155,864 Rockland, DE $156,412 Saint Georges, DE $156,290 Townsend, DE $157,052 Winterthur, DE $156,412 Lewes, DE $159,641

Wilmington, DE $156,412 Dover, DE $158,088 Dover Afb, DE $158,453 Bethany Beach, DE $160,708 Bethel, DE $157,966 Bridgeville, DE $159,641 Camden Wyoming, DE $158,255 Cheswold, DE $157,722

Clayton, DE $157,326 Dagsboro, DE $160,708 Delmar, DE $157,966 Ellendale, DE $159,641 Felton, DE $159,641 Fenwick Island, DE $160,708 Frankford, DE $160,708 Frederica, DE $159,641

Georgetown, DE $159,641 Greenwood, DE $159,641 Harbeson, DE $159,641 Harrington, DE $159,641 Hartly, DE $157,250 Houston, DE $159,641 Kenton, DE $157,326 Laurel, DE $157,966

Yorklyn, DE $156,412

Senior Java Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Java 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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$143,829

Average $154,249/year

$164,978

$11,986

Average $12,854/month

$13,748

$2,766

Average $2,966/week

$3,173

$69

Average $74/hour

$79

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$164,978	$13,748	$3,173	$79
Average	$154,249	$12,854	$2,966	$74
25th Percentile	$143,829	$11,986	$2,766	$69

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