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 $73,114, an Application Programmer (2-4 years)earns $95,514, an Applications Programmer III (4-7 years)earns $122,872, an Applications Programmer IV (7+ years)earns $143,968, an Applications Programmer V (7-10 years)earns $167,289,

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 $103,670, California $103,277, Massachusetts $101,900. 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: $150,874; Application Programmer Analyst IV: $143,600; Business Application Delivery Programmer IV: $134,814; Application Programmer Analyst III: $122,600.

Application Programmer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Application Programmer make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Application Programmer in Delaware is $94,822 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): $108,776
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,856 to $102,126
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,783

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Application Programmer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,126	$8,510	$1,964	$49
Average	$94,822	$7,902	$1,823	$46
25th Percentile	$84,856	$7,071	$1,632	$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): $73,114
Early Career (1-2 years): $95,514
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,872
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $143,968
Expert (over 8 years): $167,289

Levels	Salary
Applicati... Level Application Programmer	$73,114
Applicati... Level Application Programmer	$95,514
Applicati... Level Application Programmer	$122,872
Applicati... Level Application Programmer	$143,968
Applicati... Level Application Programmer	$167,289

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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: $103,670.
California: $103,277.
Massachusetts: $101,900.

District of Columbia $103,670 California $103,277 Massachusetts $101,900 Washington $101,526 New Jersey $101,488 Alaska $101,357 Connecticut $100,065 New York $99,541

Hawaii $97,865 Rhode Island $97,078 Maryland $96,544 Minnesota $95,814 Colorado $95,533 Illinois $95,440 Oregon $95,084 Delaware $94,822

New Hampshire $94,657 Virginia $94,288 Pennsylvania $93,211 Nevada $92,668 North Dakota $92,490 Michigan $92,209 Wisconsin $92,106 Vermont $91,900

Texas $91,329 Maine $91,292 Arizona $91,236 Ohio $91,170 Georgia $90,309 Indiana $89,878 Wyoming $89,794 Utah $89,662

Iowa $89,606 Kansas $89,157 Louisiana $89,026 North Carolina $88,979 Missouri $88,960 Florida $88,595 Montana $88,398 Nebraska $88,211

Kentucky $88,108 South Carolina $87,734 Tennessee $87,500 Idaho $87,406 New Mexico $86,722 Oklahoma $86,573 Alabama $86,020 South Dakota $85,093

Arkansas $84,588 West Virginia $84,316 Mississippi $83,501

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: $98,136
Little Creek: $97,228
Magnolia: $97,631

Lincoln, DE $98,136 Little Creek, DE $97,228 Magnolia, DE $97,631 Milford, DE $98,136 Marydel, DE $96,863 Millsboro, DE $98,136 Millville, DE $98,792 Milton, DE $98,136

Nassau, DE $98,136 Ocean View, DE $98,792 Rehoboth Beach, DE $98,792 Seaford, DE $97,106 Selbyville, DE $98,792 Smyrna, DE $96,750 Viola, DE $97,631 Woodside, DE $97,350

Bear, DE $96,039 Newark, DE $96,076 Claymont, DE $96,151 Delaware City, DE $96,076 Hockessin, DE $96,151 Kirkwood, DE $96,076 Middletown, DE $96,554 Montchanin, DE $96,151

New Castle, DE $96,151 Odessa, DE $96,685 Port Penn, DE $95,814 Rockland, DE $96,151 Saint Georges, DE $96,076 Townsend, DE $96,544 Winterthur, DE $96,151 Lewes, DE $98,136

Wilmington, DE $96,151 Dover, DE $97,181 Dover Afb, DE $97,406 Bethany Beach, DE $98,792 Bethel, DE $97,106 Bridgeville, DE $98,136 Camden Wyoming, DE $97,284 Cheswold, DE $96,956

Clayton, DE $96,713 Dagsboro, DE $98,792 Delmar, DE $97,106 Ellendale, DE $98,136 Felton, DE $98,136 Fenwick Island, DE $98,792 Frankford, DE $98,792 Frederica, DE $98,136

Georgetown, DE $98,136 Greenwood, DE $98,136 Harbeson, DE $98,136 Harrington, DE $98,136 Hartly, DE $96,666 Houston, DE $98,136 Kenton, DE $96,713 Laurel, DE $97,106

Yorklyn, DE $96,151

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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$84,856

Average $94,822/year

$102,126

$7,071

Average $7,902/month

$8,510

$1,632

Average $1,823/week

$1,964

$41

Average $46/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,126	$8,510	$1,964	$49
Average	$94,822	$7,902	$1,823	$46
25th Percentile	$84,856	$7,071	$1,632	$41

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