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

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 $95,808, a Reliability Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $115,525, a Dev Lead (7+ years)earns $140,650, a Reliability Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $165,964, a Reliability Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $128,634,

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 $153,027, California $152,447, Massachusetts $150,415. 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: $320,790; Software Dev Manager: $151,571; Senior Software Dev Engineer: $147,745; Dev Ops: $106,526; Salesforce Dev: $102,654.

Dev Lead Salary in Delaware

How much does a Dev Lead make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Dev Lead in Delaware is $139,966 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): $153,424
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $130,120 to $147,011
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $121,155

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Dev Lead Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$147,011	$12,251	$2,827	$71
Average	$139,966	$11,664	$2,692	$67
25th Percentile	$130,120	$10,843	$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.

Levels	Salary
Reliabili... Level Dev Lead	$95,808
Reliabili... Level Dev Lead	$115,525
Dev Lead Level Dev Lead	$140,650
Reliabili... Level Dev Lead	$165,964
Reliabili... Level Dev Lead	$128,634

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: $153,027.
California: $152,447.
Massachusetts: $150,415.

District of Columbia $153,027 California $152,447 Massachusetts $150,415 Washington $149,862 New Jersey $149,807 Alaska $149,613 Connecticut $147,706 New York $146,932

Hawaii $144,458 Rhode Island $143,297 Maryland $142,509 Minnesota $141,431 Colorado $141,017 Illinois $140,878 Oregon $140,353 Delaware $139,966

New Hampshire $139,723 Virginia $139,178 Pennsylvania $137,589 Nevada $136,787 North Dakota $136,525 Michigan $136,110 Wisconsin $135,958 Vermont $135,654

Texas $134,811 Maine $134,756 Arizona $134,673 Ohio $134,576 Georgia $133,305 Indiana $132,669 Wyoming $132,544 Utah $132,351

Iowa $132,268 Kansas $131,605 Louisiana $131,411 North Carolina $131,342 Missouri $131,314 Florida $130,775 Montana $130,485 Nebraska $130,209

Kentucky $130,057 South Carolina $129,504 Tennessee $129,158 Idaho $129,020 New Mexico $128,011 Oklahoma $127,790 Alabama $126,974 South Dakota $125,606

Arkansas $124,860 West Virginia $124,459 Mississippi $123,257

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: $144,859
Little Creek: $143,518
Magnolia: $144,113

Lincoln, DE $144,859 Little Creek, DE $143,518 Magnolia, DE $144,113 Milford, DE $144,859 Marydel, DE $142,979 Millsboro, DE $144,859 Millville, DE $145,826 Milton, DE $144,859

Nassau, DE $144,859 Ocean View, DE $145,826 Rehoboth Beach, DE $145,826 Seaford, DE $143,339 Selbyville, DE $145,826 Smyrna, DE $142,813 Viola, DE $144,113 Woodside, DE $143,698

Bear, DE $141,763 Newark, DE $141,818 Claymont, DE $141,929 Delaware City, DE $141,818 Hockessin, DE $141,929 Kirkwood, DE $141,818 Middletown, DE $142,523 Montchanin, DE $141,929

New Castle, DE $141,929 Odessa, DE $142,717 Port Penn, DE $141,431 Rockland, DE $141,929 Saint Georges, DE $141,818 Townsend, DE $142,509 Winterthur, DE $141,929 Lewes, DE $144,859

Wilmington, DE $141,929 Dover, DE $143,449 Dover Afb, DE $143,781 Bethany Beach, DE $145,826 Bethel, DE $143,339 Bridgeville, DE $144,859 Camden Wyoming, DE $143,601 Cheswold, DE $143,117

Clayton, DE $142,758 Dagsboro, DE $145,826 Delmar, DE $143,339 Ellendale, DE $144,859 Felton, DE $144,859 Fenwick Island, DE $145,826 Frankford, DE $145,826 Frederica, DE $144,859

Georgetown, DE $144,859 Greenwood, DE $144,859 Harbeson, DE $144,859 Harrington, DE $144,859 Hartly, DE $142,689 Houston, DE $144,859 Kenton, DE $142,758 Laurel, DE $143,339

Yorklyn, DE $141,929

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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$130,120

Average $139,966/year

$147,011

$10,843

Average $11,664/month

$12,251

$2,502

Average $2,692/week

$2,827

$63

Average $67/hour

$71

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$147,011	$12,251	$2,827	$71
Average	$139,966	$11,664	$2,692	$67
25th Percentile	$130,120	$10,843	$2,502	$63

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