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

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

How does experience change a Developer Architect's salary?

A Developer Architect's salary grows with experience: starting around $93,047 for beginners, reaching about $94,967 at mid-level, and approach $101,576 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Developer Architect?

Developer Architect salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Developer Architect roles are District of Columbia $105,228, California $104,829, Massachusetts $103,431. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Developer Architect roles make?

Salaries for Developer Architect level roles vary by specialization: IS Architect: $162,877; Architect Manager: $143,618; Architect V: $131,745; Architect Supervisor: $114,227; Architect IV: $111,956.

Developer Architect Salary in Delaware

How much does a Developer Architect make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Developer Architect in Delaware is $96,247 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $112,315
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,033 to $104,657
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,645

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Developer Architect Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,657	$8,721	$2,013	$50
Average	$96,247	$8,021	$1,851	$46
25th Percentile	$87,033	$7,253	$1,674	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Developer Architect Salaries

A Developer Architect'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 Developer Architect Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Developer Architect'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): $93,047
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,687
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $94,967
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $98,494
Expert (over 8 years): $101,576

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Developer Architect	$93,047
Intermediate Level Developer Architect	$93,687
Senior Level Developer Architect	$94,967
Specialist Level Developer Architect	$98,494
Expert Level Developer Architect	$101,576

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How Do Developer Architect 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 Developer Architects. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $105,228.
California: $104,829.
Massachusetts: $103,431.

District of Columbia $105,228 California $104,829 Massachusetts $103,431 Washington $103,051 New Jersey $103,013 Alaska $102,880 Connecticut $101,569 New York $101,036

Hawaii $99,335 Rhode Island $98,537 Maryland $97,995 Minnesota $97,254 Colorado $96,969 Illinois $96,874 Oregon $96,513 Delaware $96,247

New Hampshire $96,079 Virginia $95,705 Pennsylvania $94,612 Nevada $94,061 North Dakota $93,880 Michigan $93,595 Wisconsin $93,490 Vermont $93,281

Texas $92,702 Maine $92,664 Arizona $92,606 Ohio $92,540 Georgia $91,666 Indiana $91,228 Wyoming $91,143 Utah $91,010

Iowa $90,953 Kansas $90,497 Louisiana $90,364 North Carolina $90,316 Missouri $90,297 Florida $89,926 Montana $89,727 Nebraska $89,537

Kentucky $89,432 South Carolina $89,052 Tennessee $88,814 Idaho $88,719 New Mexico $88,026 Oklahoma $87,874 Alabama $87,313 South Dakota $86,372

Arkansas $85,859 West Virginia $85,583 Mississippi $84,756

Top Paying Cities for Developer Architects

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: $99,611
Little Creek: $98,689
Magnolia: $99,098

Lincoln, DE $99,611 Little Creek, DE $98,689 Magnolia, DE $99,098 Milford, DE $99,611 Marydel, DE $98,318 Millsboro, DE $99,611 Millville, DE $100,276 Milton, DE $99,611

Nassau, DE $99,611 Ocean View, DE $100,276 Rehoboth Beach, DE $100,276 Seaford, DE $98,565 Selbyville, DE $100,276 Smyrna, DE $98,204 Viola, DE $99,098 Woodside, DE $98,813

Bear, DE $97,482 Newark, DE $97,520 Claymont, DE $97,596 Delaware City, DE $97,520 Hockessin, DE $97,596 Kirkwood, DE $97,520 Middletown, DE $98,005 Montchanin, DE $97,596

New Castle, DE $97,596 Odessa, DE $98,138 Port Penn, DE $97,254 Rockland, DE $97,596 Saint Georges, DE $97,520 Townsend, DE $97,995 Winterthur, DE $97,596 Lewes, DE $99,611

Wilmington, DE $97,596 Dover, DE $98,641 Dover Afb, DE $98,870 Bethany Beach, DE $100,276 Bethel, DE $98,565 Bridgeville, DE $99,611 Camden Wyoming, DE $98,746 Cheswold, DE $98,413

Clayton, DE $98,166 Dagsboro, DE $100,276 Delmar, DE $98,565 Ellendale, DE $99,611 Felton, DE $99,611 Fenwick Island, DE $100,276 Frankford, DE $100,276 Frederica, DE $99,611

Georgetown, DE $99,611 Greenwood, DE $99,611 Harbeson, DE $99,611 Harrington, DE $99,611 Hartly, DE $98,119 Houston, DE $99,611 Kenton, DE $98,166 Laurel, DE $98,565

Yorklyn, DE $97,596

Developer Architect Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Developer Architect'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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$87,033

Average $96,247/year

$104,657

$7,253

Average $8,021/month

$8,721

$1,674

Average $1,851/week

$2,013

$42

Average $46/hour

$50

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,657	$8,721	$2,013	$50
Average	$96,247	$8,021	$1,851	$46
25th Percentile	$87,033	$7,253	$1,674	$42

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