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: a Software Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $81,720, a Software Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $105,164, a Application Software Engineer (4-7 years)earns $128,793, a Software Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $149,012, a Software Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $171,290,

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 $139,970, California $139,439, Massachusetts $137,581. 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: $172,070; Software Application Integration Engineer IV: $139,140; Senior Software Engineer: $128,700; Software Application Integration Engineer III: $108,700; Mobile Software Engineer: $105,990.

Application Software Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Application Software Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Application Software Engineer in Delaware is $128,024 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): $147,611
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $116,943 to $138,276
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $106,854

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Application Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$138,276	$11,523	$2,659	$66
Average	$128,024	$10,669	$2,462	$62
25th Percentile	$116,943	$9,745	$2,249	$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): $81,720
Early Career (1-2 years): $105,164
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $128,793
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $149,012
Expert (over 8 years): $171,290

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Application Software Engineer	$81,720
Software ... Level Application Software Engineer	$105,164
Applicati... Level Application Software Engineer	$128,793
Software ... Level Application Software Engineer	$149,012
Software ... Level Application Software Engineer	$171,290

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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: $139,970.
California: $139,439.
Massachusetts: $137,581.

District of Columbia $139,970 California $139,439 Massachusetts $137,581 Washington $137,075 New Jersey $137,024 Alaska $136,847 Connecticut $135,103 New York $134,395

Hawaii $132,132 Rhode Island $131,070 Maryland $130,350 Minnesota $129,364 Colorado $128,984 Illinois $128,858 Oregon $128,377 Delaware $128,024

New Hampshire $127,801 Virginia $127,303 Pennsylvania $125,849 Nevada $125,116 North Dakota $124,876 Michigan $124,496 Wisconsin $124,357 Vermont $124,079

Texas $123,308 Maine $123,258 Arizona $123,182 Ohio $123,093 Georgia $121,930 Indiana $121,349 Wyoming $121,235 Utah $121,058

Iowa $120,982 Kansas $120,375 Louisiana $120,198 North Carolina $120,135 Missouri $120,110 Florida $119,617 Montana $119,351 Nebraska $119,098

Kentucky $118,959 South Carolina $118,454 Tennessee $118,138 Idaho $118,011 New Mexico $117,088 Oklahoma $116,886 Alabama $116,140 South Dakota $114,889

Arkansas $114,206 West Virginia $113,839 Mississippi $112,740

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: $127,447
Little Creek: $128,380
Magnolia: $128,195

Lincoln, DE $127,447 Little Creek, DE $128,380 Magnolia, DE $128,195 Milford, DE $127,771 Marydel, DE $127,981 Millsboro, DE $126,912 Millville, DE $127,108 Milton, DE $127,328

Nassau, DE $127,420 Ocean View, DE $127,087 Rehoboth Beach, DE $127,331 Seaford, DE $127,403 Selbyville, DE $126,876 Smyrna, DE $128,468 Viola, DE $127,877 Woodside, DE $128,221

Bear, DE $127,925 Newark, DE $127,877 Claymont, DE $128,139 Delaware City, DE $128,005 Hockessin, DE $127,865 Kirkwood, DE $127,981 Middletown, DE $128,030 Montchanin, DE $127,895

New Castle, DE $127,914 Odessa, DE $128,093 Port Penn, DE $128,179 Rockland, DE $127,907 Saint Georges, DE $127,989 Townsend, DE $128,187 Winterthur, DE $127,922 Lewes, DE $127,378

Wilmington, DE $127,872 Dover, DE $128,380 Dover Afb, DE $127,704 Bethany Beach, DE $126,953 Bethel, DE $127,084 Bridgeville, DE $127,384 Camden Wyoming, DE $128,018 Cheswold, DE $128,338

Clayton, DE $128,342 Dagsboro, DE $126,864 Delmar, DE $126,661 Ellendale, DE $127,045 Felton, DE $127,761 Fenwick Island, DE $126,892 Frankford, DE $126,671 Frederica, DE $127,887

Georgetown, DE $126,816 Greenwood, DE $127,404 Harbeson, DE $126,951 Harrington, DE $127,599 Hartly, DE $127,996 Houston, DE $127,417 Kenton, DE $128,348 Laurel, DE $126,740

Yorklyn, DE $127,903

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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$116,943

Average $128,024/year

$138,276

$9,745

Average $10,669/month

$11,523

$2,249

Average $2,462/week

$2,659

$56

Average $62/hour

$66

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$138,276	$11,523	$2,659	$66
Average	$128,024	$10,669	$2,462	$62
25th Percentile	$116,943	$9,745	$2,249	$56

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