What are the main factors that influence a Dev Lead's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Dev Lead?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for Dev Lead roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Dev Lead's salary?

A Dev Lead's salary grows with experience: a Reliability Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $95,802, a Reliability Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $115,519, a Dev Lead (7+ years)earns $140,647, a Reliability Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $165,951, a Reliability Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $128,626,

What are the highest paying states for a Dev Lead?

Dev Lead salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Dev Lead roles are District of Columbia $153,024, California $152,443, Massachusetts $150,412. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Dev Lead roles make?

Salaries for Dev Lead level roles vary by specialization: SVP of Bus Dev: $320,990; Software Dev Manager: $151,604; Senior Software Dev Engineer: $147,714; Dev Ops: $106,540; Salesforce Dev: $102,685.

Dev Lead Salary in Delaware

How much does a Dev Lead make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Dev Lead in Delaware is $139,963 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

However, a Dev Lead's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $153,373
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $130,107 to $146,982
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $121,133

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Dev Lead Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$146,982	$12,249	$2,827	$71
Average	$139,963	$11,664	$2,692	$67
25th Percentile	$130,107	$10,842	$2,502	$63

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Key Factors That Influence Dev Lead Salaries

A Dev Lead'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 Dev Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Dev Lead'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): $95,802
Early Career (1-2 years): $115,519
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $140,647
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $165,951
Expert (over 8 years): $128,626

Levels	Salary
Reliabili... Level Dev Lead	$95,802
Reliabili... Level Dev Lead	$115,519
Dev Lead Level Dev Lead	$140,647
Reliabili... Level Dev Lead	$165,951
Reliabili... Level Dev Lead	$128,626

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How Do Dev Lead 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 Dev Leads. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $153,024.
California: $152,443.
Massachusetts: $150,412.

District of Columbia $153,024 California $152,443 Massachusetts $150,412 Washington $149,859 New Jersey $149,804 Alaska $149,610 Connecticut $147,703 New York $146,929

Hawaii $144,455 Rhode Island $143,294 Maryland $142,506 Minnesota $141,428 Colorado $141,014 Illinois $140,875 Oregon $140,350 Delaware $139,963

New Hampshire $139,720 Virginia $139,175 Pennsylvania $137,586 Nevada $136,784 North Dakota $136,522 Michigan $136,107 Wisconsin $135,955 Vermont $135,651

Texas $134,808 Maine $134,753 Arizona $134,670 Ohio $134,573 Georgia $133,302 Indiana $132,666 Wyoming $132,541 Utah $132,348

Iowa $132,265 Kansas $131,602 Louisiana $131,408 North Carolina $131,339 Missouri $131,311 Florida $130,772 Montana $130,482 Nebraska $130,206

Kentucky $130,054 South Carolina $129,501 Tennessee $129,155 Idaho $129,017 New Mexico $128,008 Oklahoma $127,787 Alabama $126,972 South Dakota $125,603

Arkansas $124,857 West Virginia $124,456 Mississippi $123,254

Top Paying Cities for Dev Leads

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: $139,333
Little Creek: $140,353
Magnolia: $140,151

Lincoln, DE $139,333 Little Creek, DE $140,353 Magnolia, DE $140,151 Milford, DE $139,687 Marydel, DE $139,916 Millsboro, DE $138,748 Millville, DE $138,963 Milton, DE $139,203

Nassau, DE $139,304 Ocean View, DE $138,939 Rehoboth Beach, DE $139,206 Seaford, DE $139,285 Selbyville, DE $138,708 Smyrna, DE $140,450 Viola, DE $139,803 Woodside, DE $140,179

Bear, DE $139,855 Newark, DE $139,803 Claymont, DE $140,089 Delaware City, DE $139,943 Hockessin, DE $139,790 Kirkwood, DE $139,916 Middletown, DE $139,970 Montchanin, DE $139,822

New Castle, DE $139,843 Odessa, DE $140,039 Port Penn, DE $140,133 Rockland, DE $139,836 Saint Georges, DE $139,926 Townsend, DE $140,142 Winterthur, DE $139,853 Lewes, DE $139,257

Wilmington, DE $139,797 Dover, DE $140,353 Dover Afb, DE $139,614 Bethany Beach, DE $138,793 Bethel, DE $138,936 Bridgeville, DE $139,264 Camden Wyoming, DE $139,958 Cheswold, DE $140,307

Clayton, DE $140,312 Dagsboro, DE $138,696 Delmar, DE $138,473 Ellendale, DE $138,894 Felton, DE $139,676 Fenwick Island, DE $138,726 Frankford, DE $138,484 Frederica, DE $139,814

Georgetown, DE $138,643 Greenwood, DE $139,286 Harbeson, DE $138,791 Harrington, DE $139,499 Hartly, DE $139,933 Houston, DE $139,300 Kenton, DE $140,318 Laurel, DE $138,560

Yorklyn, DE $139,832

Dev Lead Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Dev Lead roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 39% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Dev Lead positions in Transportation or Media typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Dev Lead as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Dev Lead

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$167,956	$81.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$165,157	$79.0	18%
Financial Services	$160,958	$77.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$156,759	$75.0	12%
Construction	$153,960	$74.0	10%

Dev Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Dev Lead'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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$130,107

Average $139,963/year

$146,982

$10,842

Average $11,664/month

$12,249

$2,502

Average $2,692/week

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$63

Average $67/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$146,982	$12,249	$2,827	$71
Average	$139,963	$11,664	$2,692	$67
25th Percentile	$130,107	$10,842	$2,502	$63

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