What are the main factors that influence an Application Programmer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change an Application Programmer's salary?

An Application Programmer's salary grows with experience: starting around $92,504 for beginners, reaching about $96,108 at mid-level, and approach $99,556 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Application Programmer?

Application Programmer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Application Programmer roles are District of Columbia $103,695, California $103,302, Massachusetts $101,925. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Application Programmer roles make?

Salaries for Application Programmer level roles vary by specialization: Application Programmer Analyst V: $166,900; Business Application Delivery Programmer V: $150,877; Application Programmer Analyst IV: $143,600; Business Application Delivery Programmer IV: $134,805; Application Programmer Analyst III: $122,600.

Application Programmer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Application Programmer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Application Programmer in Delaware is $94,845 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

However, an Application Programmer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $108,896
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,933 to $102,200
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,908

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Application Programmer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,200	$8,517	$1,965	$49
Average	$94,845	$7,904	$1,824	$46
25th Percentile	$84,933	$7,078	$1,633	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Application Programmer Salaries

An Application Programmer'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 Application Programmer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Application Programmer'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): $92,504
Early Career (1-2 years): $92,779
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $96,108
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $99,326
Expert (over 8 years): $99,556

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Application Programmer	$92,504
Intermediate Level Application Programmer	$92,779
Senior Level Application Programmer	$96,108
Specialist Level Application Programmer	$99,326
Expert Level Application Programmer	$99,556

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How Do Application Programmer 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 Application Programmers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $103,695.
California: $103,302.
Massachusetts: $101,925.

District of Columbia $103,695 California $103,302 Massachusetts $101,925 Washington $101,550 New Jersey $101,513 Alaska $101,382 Connecticut $100,089 New York $99,565

Hawaii $97,888 Rhode Island $97,102 Maryland $96,568 Minnesota $95,837 Colorado $95,556 Illinois $95,463 Oregon $95,107 Delaware $94,845

New Hampshire $94,680 Virginia $94,311 Pennsylvania $93,234 Nevada $92,690 North Dakota $92,513 Michigan $92,232 Wisconsin $92,129 Vermont $91,922

Texas $91,351 Maine $91,314 Arizona $91,258 Ohio $91,192 Georgia $90,330 Indiana $89,900 Wyoming $89,815 Utah $89,684

Iowa $89,628 Kansas $89,178 Louisiana $89,047 North Carolina $89,000 Missouri $88,982 Florida $88,616 Montana $88,420 Nebraska $88,232

Kentucky $88,129 South Carolina $87,755 Tennessee $87,521 Idaho $87,427 New Mexico $86,743 Oklahoma $86,594 Alabama $86,041 South Dakota $85,114

Arkansas $84,608 West Virginia $84,336 Mississippi $83,522

Top Paying Cities for Application Programmers

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: $98,160
Little Creek: $97,251
Magnolia: $97,654

Lincoln, DE $98,160 Little Creek, DE $97,251 Magnolia, DE $97,654 Milford, DE $98,160 Marydel, DE $96,886 Millsboro, DE $98,160 Millville, DE $98,815 Milton, DE $98,160

Nassau, DE $98,160 Ocean View, DE $98,815 Rehoboth Beach, DE $98,815 Seaford, DE $97,130 Selbyville, DE $98,815 Smyrna, DE $96,774 Viola, DE $97,654 Woodside, DE $97,373

Bear, DE $96,062 Newark, DE $96,099 Claymont, DE $96,174 Delaware City, DE $96,099 Hockessin, DE $96,174 Kirkwood, DE $96,099 Middletown, DE $96,577 Montchanin, DE $96,174

New Castle, DE $96,174 Odessa, DE $96,708 Port Penn, DE $95,837 Rockland, DE $96,174 Saint Georges, DE $96,099 Townsend, DE $96,568 Winterthur, DE $96,174 Lewes, DE $98,160

Wilmington, DE $96,174 Dover, DE $97,205 Dover Afb, DE $97,429 Bethany Beach, DE $98,815 Bethel, DE $97,130 Bridgeville, DE $98,160 Camden Wyoming, DE $97,308 Cheswold, DE $96,980

Clayton, DE $96,736 Dagsboro, DE $98,815 Delmar, DE $97,130 Ellendale, DE $98,160 Felton, DE $98,160 Fenwick Island, DE $98,815 Frankford, DE $98,815 Frederica, DE $98,160

Georgetown, DE $98,160 Greenwood, DE $98,160 Harbeson, DE $98,160 Harrington, DE $98,160 Hartly, DE $96,690 Houston, DE $98,160 Kenton, DE $96,736 Laurel, DE $97,130

Yorklyn, DE $96,174

Application Programmer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Application Programmer'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

$84,933

Average $94,845/year

$102,200

$7,078

Average $7,904/month

$8,517

$1,633

Average $1,824/week

$1,965

$41

Average $46/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,200	$8,517	$1,965	$49
Average	$94,845	$7,904	$1,824	$46
25th Percentile	$84,933	$7,078	$1,633	$41

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