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

An Application Software Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $124,240 for beginners, reaching about $126,520 at mid-level, and approach $135,093 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Application Software Engineer?

Application Software Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Application Software Engineer roles are District of Columbia $139,988, California $139,457, Massachusetts $137,598. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Application Software Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Application Software Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Software Application Integration Engineer V: $172,080; Software Application Integration Engineer IV: $139,150; Senior Software Engineer: $128,800; Software Application Integration Engineer III: $108,800; Mobile Software Engineer: $105,990.

Application Software Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Application Software Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Application Software Engineer in Delaware is $128,040 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $147,843
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $117,097 to $138,406
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,135

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Application Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$138,406	$11,534	$2,662	$67
Average	$128,040	$10,670	$2,462	$62
25th Percentile	$117,097	$9,758	$2,252	$56

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Key Factors That Influence Application Software Engineer Salaries

An Application Software 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 Application Software Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Application Software 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): $124,240
Early Career (1-2 years): $125,000
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $126,520
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,112
Expert (over 8 years): $135,093

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Application Software Engineer	$124,240
Intermediate Level Application Software Engineer	$125,000
Senior Level Application Software Engineer	$126,520
Specialist Level Application Software Engineer	$132,112
Expert Level Application Software Engineer	$135,093

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

District of Columbia: $139,988.
California: $139,457.
Massachusetts: $137,598.

District of Columbia $139,988 California $139,457 Massachusetts $137,598 Washington $137,092 New Jersey $137,042 Alaska $136,865 Connecticut $135,120 New York $134,412

Hawaii $132,149 Rhode Island $131,087 Maryland $130,366 Minnesota $129,380 Colorado $129,001 Illinois $128,874 Oregon $128,394 Delaware $128,040

New Hampshire $127,817 Virginia $127,319 Pennsylvania $125,865 Nevada $125,132 North Dakota $124,892 Michigan $124,512 Wisconsin $124,373 Vermont $124,095

Texas $123,324 Maine $123,273 Arizona $123,197 Ohio $123,109 Georgia $121,946 Indiana $121,364 Wyoming $121,250 Utah $121,073

Iowa $120,997 Kansas $120,390 Louisiana $120,213 North Carolina $120,150 Missouri $120,125 Florida $119,632 Montana $119,366 Nebraska $119,113

Kentucky $118,974 South Carolina $118,469 Tennessee $118,153 Idaho $118,026 New Mexico $117,103 Oklahoma $116,901 Alabama $116,155 South Dakota $114,903

Arkansas $114,220 West Virginia $113,854 Mississippi $112,754

Top Paying Cities for Application Software 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: $132,515
Little Creek: $131,289
Magnolia: $131,833

Lincoln, DE $132,515 Little Creek, DE $131,289 Magnolia, DE $131,833 Milford, DE $132,515 Marydel, DE $130,796 Millsboro, DE $132,515 Millville, DE $133,401 Milton, DE $132,515

Nassau, DE $132,515 Ocean View, DE $133,401 Rehoboth Beach, DE $133,401 Seaford, DE $131,125 Selbyville, DE $133,401 Smyrna, DE $130,644 Viola, DE $131,833 Woodside, DE $131,453

Bear, DE $129,683 Newark, DE $129,734 Claymont, DE $129,835 Delaware City, DE $129,734 Hockessin, DE $129,835 Kirkwood, DE $129,734 Middletown, DE $130,379 Montchanin, DE $129,835

New Castle, DE $129,835 Odessa, DE $130,556 Port Penn, DE $129,380 Rockland, DE $129,835 Saint Georges, DE $129,734 Townsend, DE $130,366 Winterthur, DE $129,835 Lewes, DE $132,515

Wilmington, DE $129,835 Dover, DE $131,226 Dover Afb, DE $131,529 Bethany Beach, DE $133,401 Bethel, DE $131,125 Bridgeville, DE $132,515 Camden Wyoming, DE $131,365 Cheswold, DE $130,922

Clayton, DE $130,594 Dagsboro, DE $133,401 Delmar, DE $131,125 Ellendale, DE $132,515 Felton, DE $132,515 Fenwick Island, DE $133,401 Frankford, DE $133,401 Frederica, DE $132,515

Georgetown, DE $132,515 Greenwood, DE $132,515 Harbeson, DE $132,515 Harrington, DE $132,515 Hartly, DE $130,530 Houston, DE $132,515 Kenton, DE $130,594 Laurel, DE $131,125

Yorklyn, DE $129,835

Application Software Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Application Software 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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$117,097

Average $128,040/year

$138,406

$9,758

Average $10,670/month

$11,534

$2,252

Average $2,462/week

$2,662

$56

Average $62/hour

$67

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$138,406	$11,534	$2,662	$67
Average	$128,040	$10,670	$2,462	$62
25th Percentile	$117,097	$9,758	$2,252	$56

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