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: an Applications Programmer I (0-2 years)earns $73,113, an Application Programmer (2-4 years)earns $95,497, an Applications Programmer III (4-7 years)earns $122,867, an Applications Programmer IV (7+ years)earns $143,977, an Applications Programmer V (7-10 years)earns $167,312,

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 $103,655, California $103,262, Massachusetts $101,886. 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: $150,872; Application Programmer Analyst IV: $143,600; Business Application Delivery Programmer IV: $134,823; Application Programmer Analyst III: $122,600.

Application Programmer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Application Programmer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Application Programmer in Delaware is $94,808 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): $108,844
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,894 to $102,155
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,868

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Application Programmer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,155	$8,513	$1,965	$49
Average	$94,808	$7,901	$1,823	$46
25th Percentile	$84,894	$7,075	$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): $73,113
Early Career (1-2 years): $95,497
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,867
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $143,977
Expert (over 8 years): $167,312

Levels	Salary
Applicati... Level Application Programmer	$73,113
Applicati... Level Application Programmer	$95,497
Applicati... Level Application Programmer	$122,867
Applicati... Level Application Programmer	$143,977
Applicati... Level Application Programmer	$167,312

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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: $103,655.
California: $103,262.
Massachusetts: $101,886.

District of Columbia $103,655 California $103,262 Massachusetts $101,886 Washington $101,511 New Jersey $101,474 Alaska $101,343 Connecticut $100,051 New York $99,527

Hawaii $97,851 Rhode Island $97,064 Maryland $96,531 Minnesota $95,801 Colorado $95,520 Illinois $95,426 Oregon $95,070 Delaware $94,808

New Hampshire $94,643 Virginia $94,275 Pennsylvania $93,198 Nevada $92,655 North Dakota $92,477 Michigan $92,196 Wisconsin $92,093 Vermont $91,887

Texas $91,316 Maine $91,279 Arizona $91,223 Ohio $91,157 Georgia $90,296 Indiana $89,865 Wyoming $89,781 Utah $89,650

Iowa $89,594 Kansas $89,144 Louisiana $89,013 North Carolina $88,966 Missouri $88,948 Florida $88,583 Montana $88,386 Nebraska $88,199

Kentucky $88,096 South Carolina $87,721 Tennessee $87,487 Idaho $87,394 New Mexico $86,710 Oklahoma $86,560 Alabama $86,008 South Dakota $85,081

Arkansas $84,576 West Virginia $84,304 Mississippi $83,490

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: $94,381
Little Creek: $95,072
Magnolia: $94,936

Lincoln, DE $94,381 Little Creek, DE $95,072 Magnolia, DE $94,936 Milford, DE $94,621 Marydel, DE $94,776 Millsboro, DE $93,985 Millville, DE $94,130 Milton, DE $94,293

Nassau, DE $94,362 Ocean View, DE $94,115 Rehoboth Beach, DE $94,295 Seaford, DE $94,349 Selbyville, DE $93,958 Smyrna, DE $95,138 Viola, DE $94,700 Woodside, DE $94,954

Bear, DE $94,735 Newark, DE $94,700 Claymont, DE $94,893 Delaware City, DE $94,794 Hockessin, DE $94,691 Kirkwood, DE $94,776 Middletown, DE $94,813 Montchanin, DE $94,713

New Castle, DE $94,727 Odessa, DE $94,860 Port Penn, DE $94,923 Rockland, DE $94,722 Saint Georges, DE $94,783 Townsend, DE $94,929 Winterthur, DE $94,733 Lewes, DE $94,330

Wilmington, DE $94,696 Dover, DE $95,072 Dover Afb, DE $94,571 Bethany Beach, DE $94,015 Bethel, DE $94,113 Bridgeville, DE $94,335 Camden Wyoming, DE $94,805 Cheswold, DE $95,041

Clayton, DE $95,044 Dagsboro, DE $93,950 Delmar, DE $93,799 Ellendale, DE $94,084 Felton, DE $94,614 Fenwick Island, DE $93,970 Frankford, DE $93,807 Frederica, DE $94,707

Georgetown, DE $93,914 Greenwood, DE $94,350 Harbeson, DE $94,014 Harrington, DE $94,494 Hartly, DE $94,788 Houston, DE $94,359 Kenton, DE $95,049 Laurel, DE $93,858

Yorklyn, DE $94,719

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.

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$84,894

Average $94,808/year

$102,155

$7,075

Average $7,901/month

$8,513

$1,633

Average $1,823/week

$1,965

$41

Average $46/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,155	$8,513	$1,965	$49
Average	$94,808	$7,901	$1,823	$46
25th Percentile	$84,894	$7,075	$1,633	$41

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