What are the main factors that influence a Backend Web Developer's salary?

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

How does experience change a Backend Web Developer's salary?

A Backend Web Developer's salary grows with experience: starting around $96,593 for beginners, reaching about $100,653 at mid-level, and approach $104,665 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Backend Web Developer?

Backend Web Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Backend Web Developer roles are District of Columbia $108,472, California $108,060, Massachusetts $106,620. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Backend Web Developer roles make?

Salaries for Backend Web Developer level roles vary by specialization: Backend Applications Developer Manager: $152,800; Backend Developer V: $151,035; Backend Applications Developer IV: $145,400; Backend Developer IV: $145,369; Backend Applications Developer Supervisor: $139,400.

Backend Web Developer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Backend Web Developer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Backend Web Developer in Delaware is $99,214 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

However, a Backend Web Developer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $115,503
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,113 to $107,740
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,006

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Backend Web Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,740	$8,978	$2,072	$52
Average	$99,214	$8,268	$1,908	$48
25th Percentile	$88,113	$7,343	$1,694	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Backend Web Developer Salaries

A Backend Web Developer'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 Backend Web Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Backend Web Developer'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): $96,593
Early Career (1-2 years): $97,364
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,653
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $104,397
Expert (over 8 years): $104,665

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Backend Web Developer	$96,593
Intermediate Level Backend Web Developer	$97,364
Senior Level Backend Web Developer	$100,653
Specialist Level Backend Web Developer	$104,397
Expert Level Backend Web Developer	$104,665

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How Do Backend Web Developer 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 Backend Web Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $108,472.
California: $108,060.
Massachusetts: $106,620.

District of Columbia $108,472 California $108,060 Massachusetts $106,620 Washington $106,228 New Jersey $106,189 Alaska $106,052 Connecticut $104,700 New York $104,151

Hawaii $102,398 Rhode Island $101,575 Maryland $101,016 Minnesota $100,252 Colorado $99,958 Illinois $99,860 Oregon $99,488 Delaware $99,214

New Hampshire $99,041 Virginia $98,655 Pennsylvania $97,529 Nevada $96,961 North Dakota $96,774 Michigan $96,480 Wisconsin $96,373 Vermont $96,157

Texas $95,560 Maine $95,520 Arizona $95,462 Ohio $95,393 Georgia $94,492 Indiana $94,041 Wyoming $93,953 Utah $93,816

Iowa $93,757 Kansas $93,287 Louisiana $93,149 North Carolina $93,101 Missouri $93,081 Florida $92,699 Montana $92,493 Nebraska $92,297

Kentucky $92,189 South Carolina $91,798 Tennessee $91,553 Idaho $91,455 New Mexico $90,739 Oklahoma $90,583 Alabama $90,005 South Dakota $89,035

Arkansas $88,506 West Virginia $88,222 Mississippi $87,369

Top Paying Cities for Backend Web Developers

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: $102,682
Little Creek: $101,732
Magnolia: $102,153

Lincoln, DE $102,682 Little Creek, DE $101,732 Magnolia, DE $102,153 Milford, DE $102,682 Marydel, DE $101,350 Millsboro, DE $102,682 Millville, DE $103,368 Milton, DE $102,682

Nassau, DE $102,682 Ocean View, DE $103,368 Rehoboth Beach, DE $103,368 Seaford, DE $101,604 Selbyville, DE $103,368 Smyrna, DE $101,232 Viola, DE $102,153 Woodside, DE $101,859

Bear, DE $100,487 Newark, DE $100,527 Claymont, DE $100,605 Delaware City, DE $100,527 Hockessin, DE $100,605 Kirkwood, DE $100,527 Middletown, DE $101,026 Montchanin, DE $100,605

New Castle, DE $100,605 Odessa, DE $101,163 Port Penn, DE $100,252 Rockland, DE $100,605 Saint Georges, DE $100,527 Townsend, DE $101,016 Winterthur, DE $100,605 Lewes, DE $102,682

Wilmington, DE $100,605 Dover, DE $101,683 Dover Afb, DE $101,918 Bethany Beach, DE $103,368 Bethel, DE $101,604 Bridgeville, DE $102,682 Camden Wyoming, DE $101,790 Cheswold, DE $101,448

Clayton, DE $101,193 Dagsboro, DE $103,368 Delmar, DE $101,604 Ellendale, DE $102,682 Felton, DE $102,682 Fenwick Island, DE $103,368 Frankford, DE $103,368 Frederica, DE $102,682

Georgetown, DE $102,682 Greenwood, DE $102,682 Harbeson, DE $102,682 Harrington, DE $102,682 Hartly, DE $101,144 Houston, DE $102,682 Kenton, DE $101,193 Laurel, DE $101,604

Yorklyn, DE $100,605

Backend Web Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Backend Web Developer'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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$88,113

Average $99,214/year

$107,740

$7,343

Average $8,268/month

$8,978

$1,694

Average $1,908/week

$2,072

$42

Average $48/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,740	$8,978	$2,072	$52
Average	$99,214	$8,268	$1,908	$48
25th Percentile	$88,113	$7,343	$1,694	$42

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