What are the main factors that influence an Ai 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 an Ai Software Developer's salary?

An Ai Software Developer's salary grows with experience: starting around $85,565 for beginners, reaching about $90,242 at mid-level, and approach $93,350 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Ai Software Developer?

Ai Software Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Ai Software Developer roles are District of Columbia $97,063, California $96,695, Massachusetts $95,406. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Ai Software Developer level roles vary by specialization: Software Systems Developer VI: $191,650; Software Systems Developer V: $165,868; Software Developer IV: $148,920; Software Systems Developer IV: $143,119; AI/ML Developer: $134,156.

Ai Software Developer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Ai Software Developer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Ai Software Developer in Delaware is $88,778 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,064
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,168 to $95,732
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,776

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Ai Software Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,732	$7,978	$1,841	$46
Average	$88,778	$7,398	$1,707	$43
25th Percentile	$75,168	$6,264	$1,446	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Ai Software Developer Salaries

An Ai 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 Ai Software Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Ai 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): $85,565
Early Career (1-2 years): $85,943
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,242
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $93,142
Expert (over 8 years): $93,350

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Ai Software Developer	$85,565
Intermediate Level Ai Software Developer	$85,943
Senior Level Ai Software Developer	$90,242
Specialist Level Ai Software Developer	$93,142
Expert Level Ai Software Developer	$93,350

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

District of Columbia: $97,063.
California: $96,695.
Massachusetts: $95,406.

District of Columbia $97,063 California $96,695 Massachusetts $95,406 Washington $95,055 New Jersey $95,020 Alaska $94,897 Connecticut $93,688 New York $93,197

Hawaii $91,628 Rhode Island $90,891 Maryland $90,391 Minnesota $89,708 Colorado $89,445 Illinois $89,357 Oregon $89,024 Delaware $88,778

New Hampshire $88,624 Virginia $88,279 Pennsylvania $87,271 Nevada $86,762 North Dakota $86,596 Michigan $86,333 Wisconsin $86,236 Vermont $86,043

Texas $85,509 Maine $85,473 Arizona $85,421 Ohio $85,360 Georgia $84,553 Indiana $84,150 Wyoming $84,071 Utah $83,948

Iowa $83,896 Kansas $83,475 Louisiana $83,352 North Carolina $83,308 Missouri $83,291 Florida $82,949 Montana $82,765 Nebraska $82,589

Kentucky $82,493 South Carolina $82,142 Tennessee $81,923 Idaho $81,835 New Mexico $81,195 Oklahoma $81,055 Alabama $80,538 South Dakota $79,670

Arkansas $79,197 West Virginia $78,942 Mississippi $78,180

Top Paying Cities for Ai 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: $91,882
Little Creek: $91,031
Magnolia: $91,408

Lincoln, DE $91,882 Little Creek, DE $91,031 Magnolia, DE $91,408 Milford, DE $91,882 Marydel, DE $90,690 Millsboro, DE $91,882 Millville, DE $92,495 Milton, DE $91,882

Nassau, DE $91,882 Ocean View, DE $92,495 Rehoboth Beach, DE $92,495 Seaford, DE $90,917 Selbyville, DE $92,495 Smyrna, DE $90,584 Viola, DE $91,408 Woodside, DE $91,145

Bear, DE $89,918 Newark, DE $89,953 Claymont, DE $90,023 Delaware City, DE $89,953 Hockessin, DE $90,023 Kirkwood, DE $89,953 Middletown, DE $90,400 Montchanin, DE $90,023

New Castle, DE $90,023 Odessa, DE $90,523 Port Penn, DE $89,708 Rockland, DE $90,023 Saint Georges, DE $89,953 Townsend, DE $90,391 Winterthur, DE $90,023 Lewes, DE $91,882

Wilmington, DE $90,023 Dover, DE $90,988 Dover Afb, DE $91,198 Bethany Beach, DE $92,495 Bethel, DE $90,917 Bridgeville, DE $91,882 Camden Wyoming, DE $91,084 Cheswold, DE $90,777

Clayton, DE $90,549 Dagsboro, DE $92,495 Delmar, DE $90,917 Ellendale, DE $91,882 Felton, DE $91,882 Fenwick Island, DE $92,495 Frankford, DE $92,495 Frederica, DE $91,882

Georgetown, DE $91,882 Greenwood, DE $91,882 Harbeson, DE $91,882 Harrington, DE $91,882 Hartly, DE $90,505 Houston, DE $91,882 Kenton, DE $90,549 Laurel, DE $90,917

Yorklyn, DE $90,023

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

Understanding how an Ai 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$75,168

Average $88,778/year

$95,732

$6,264

Average $7,398/month

$7,978

$1,446

Average $1,707/week

$1,841

$36

Average $43/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,732	$7,978	$1,841	$46
Average	$88,778	$7,398	$1,707	$43
25th Percentile	$75,168	$6,264	$1,446	$36

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