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: starting around $135,855 for beginners, reaching about $137,637 at mid-level, and approach $143,593 for experts.

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 $153,028, California $152,448, Massachusetts $150,416. 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: $320,590; Software Dev Manager: $151,538; Senior Software Dev Engineer: $147,765; Dev Ops: $106,513; Salesforce Dev: $102,618.

Dev Lead Salary in Delaware

How much does a Dev Lead make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Dev Lead in Delaware is $139,967 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): $153,346
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $130,098 to $146,970
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $121,112

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Dev Lead Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$146,970	$12,248	$2,826	$71
Average	$139,967	$11,664	$2,692	$67
25th Percentile	$130,098	$10,841	$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
Entry Level Dev Lead	$135,855
Intermediate Level Dev Lead	$136,540
Senior Level Dev Lead	$137,637
Specialist Level Dev Lead	$140,652
Expert Level Dev Lead	$143,593

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: $153,028.
California: $152,448.
Massachusetts: $150,416.

District of Columbia $153,028 California $152,448 Massachusetts $150,416 Washington $149,863 New Jersey $149,808 Alaska $149,614 Connecticut $147,707 New York $146,933

Hawaii $144,459 Rhode Island $143,298 Maryland $142,510 Minnesota $141,432 Colorado $141,018 Illinois $140,879 Oregon $140,354 Delaware $139,967

New Hampshire $139,724 Virginia $139,179 Pennsylvania $137,590 Nevada $136,788 North Dakota $136,526 Michigan $136,111 Wisconsin $135,959 Vermont $135,655

Texas $134,812 Maine $134,757 Arizona $134,674 Ohio $134,577 Georgia $133,305 Indiana $132,670 Wyoming $132,545 Utah $132,352

Iowa $132,269 Kansas $131,605 Louisiana $131,412 North Carolina $131,343 Missouri $131,315 Florida $130,776 Montana $130,486 Nebraska $130,210

Kentucky $130,057 South Carolina $129,505 Tennessee $129,159 Idaho $129,021 New Mexico $128,012 Oklahoma $127,791 Alabama $126,975 South Dakota $125,607

Arkansas $124,861 West Virginia $124,460 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: $144,860
Little Creek: $143,519
Magnolia: $144,114

Lincoln, DE $144,860 Little Creek, DE $143,519 Magnolia, DE $144,114 Milford, DE $144,860 Marydel, DE $142,980 Millsboro, DE $144,860 Millville, DE $145,827 Milton, DE $144,860

Nassau, DE $144,860 Ocean View, DE $145,827 Rehoboth Beach, DE $145,827 Seaford, DE $143,340 Selbyville, DE $145,827 Smyrna, DE $142,814 Viola, DE $144,114 Woodside, DE $143,699

Bear, DE $141,764 Newark, DE $141,819 Claymont, DE $141,930 Delaware City, DE $141,819 Hockessin, DE $141,930 Kirkwood, DE $141,819 Middletown, DE $142,524 Montchanin, DE $141,930

New Castle, DE $141,930 Odessa, DE $142,718 Port Penn, DE $141,432 Rockland, DE $141,930 Saint Georges, DE $141,819 Townsend, DE $142,510 Winterthur, DE $141,930 Lewes, DE $144,860

Wilmington, DE $141,930 Dover, DE $143,450 Dover Afb, DE $143,782 Bethany Beach, DE $145,827 Bethel, DE $143,340 Bridgeville, DE $144,860 Camden Wyoming, DE $143,602 Cheswold, DE $143,119

Clayton, DE $142,759 Dagsboro, DE $145,827 Delmar, DE $143,340 Ellendale, DE $144,860 Felton, DE $144,860 Fenwick Island, DE $145,827 Frankford, DE $145,827 Frederica, DE $144,860

Georgetown, DE $144,860 Greenwood, DE $144,860 Harbeson, DE $144,860 Harrington, DE $144,860 Hartly, DE $142,690 Houston, DE $144,860 Kenton, DE $142,759 Laurel, DE $143,340

Yorklyn, DE $141,930

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 January 01, 2026

$130,098

Average $139,967/year

$146,970

$10,841

Average $11,664/month

$12,248

$2,502

Average $2,692/week

$2,826

$63

Average $67/hour

$71

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$146,970	$12,248	$2,826	$71
Average	$139,967	$11,664	$2,692	$67
25th Percentile	$130,098	$10,841	$2,502	$63

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