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: an Architect I (0-2 years)earns $64,767, an Architect II (2-4 years)earns $78,653, an Developer Architect (4-7 years)earns $96,891, an Architect IV (7+ years)earns $115,970, an Architect V (7-10 years)earns $136,441,

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 $105,232, California $104,833, Massachusetts $103,436. 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: $162,884; Architect Manager: $143,665; Architect V: $131,675; Architect Supervisor: $114,237; Architect IV: $111,919.

Developer Architect Salary in Delaware

How much does a Developer Architect make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Developer Architect in Delaware is $96,250 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): $112,348
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,021 to $104,677
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,617

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Developer Architect Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,677	$8,723	$2,013	$50
Average	$96,250	$8,021	$1,851	$46
25th Percentile	$87,021	$7,252	$1,673	$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): $64,767
Early Career (1-2 years): $78,653
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $96,891
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $115,970
Expert (over 8 years): $136,441

Levels	Salary
Architect... Level Developer Architect	$64,767
Architect... Level Developer Architect	$78,653
Developer... Level Developer Architect	$96,891
Architect... Level Developer Architect	$115,970
Architect... Level Developer Architect	$136,441

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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: $105,232.
California: $104,833.
Massachusetts: $103,436.

District of Columbia $105,232 California $104,833 Massachusetts $103,436 Washington $103,056 New Jersey $103,018 Alaska $102,884 Connecticut $101,573 New York $101,041

Hawaii $99,339 Rhode Island $98,541 Maryland $97,999 Minnesota $97,258 Colorado $96,973 Illinois $96,878 Oregon $96,517 Delaware $96,250

New Hampshire $96,083 Virginia $95,709 Pennsylvania $94,616 Nevada $94,064 North Dakota $93,884 Michigan $93,599 Wisconsin $93,494 Vermont $93,285

Texas $92,705 Maine $92,667 Arizona $92,610 Ohio $92,544 Georgia $91,669 Indiana $91,232 Wyoming $91,147 Utah $91,014

Iowa $90,957 Kansas $90,500 Louisiana $90,367 North Carolina $90,320 Missouri $90,301 Florida $89,930 Montana $89,730 Nebraska $89,540

Kentucky $89,436 South Carolina $89,056 Tennessee $88,818 Idaho $88,723 New Mexico $88,029 Oklahoma $87,877 Alabama $87,316 South Dakota $86,375

Arkansas $85,862 West Virginia $85,587 Mississippi $84,760

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: $99,615
Little Creek: $98,693
Magnolia: $99,102

Lincoln, DE $99,615 Little Creek, DE $98,693 Magnolia, DE $99,102 Milford, DE $99,615 Marydel, DE $98,322 Millsboro, DE $99,615 Millville, DE $100,280 Milton, DE $99,615

Nassau, DE $99,615 Ocean View, DE $100,280 Rehoboth Beach, DE $100,280 Seaford, DE $98,570 Selbyville, DE $100,280 Smyrna, DE $98,208 Viola, DE $99,102 Woodside, DE $98,817

Bear, DE $97,486 Newark, DE $97,524 Claymont, DE $97,600 Delaware City, DE $97,524 Hockessin, DE $97,600 Kirkwood, DE $97,524 Middletown, DE $98,009 Montchanin, DE $97,600

New Castle, DE $97,600 Odessa, DE $98,142 Port Penn, DE $97,258 Rockland, DE $97,600 Saint Georges, DE $97,524 Townsend, DE $97,999 Winterthur, DE $97,600 Lewes, DE $99,615

Wilmington, DE $97,600 Dover, DE $98,646 Dover Afb, DE $98,874 Bethany Beach, DE $100,280 Bethel, DE $98,570 Bridgeville, DE $99,615 Camden Wyoming, DE $98,750 Cheswold, DE $98,417

Clayton, DE $98,170 Dagsboro, DE $100,280 Delmar, DE $98,570 Ellendale, DE $99,615 Felton, DE $99,615 Fenwick Island, DE $100,280 Frankford, DE $100,280 Frederica, DE $99,615

Georgetown, DE $99,615 Greenwood, DE $99,615 Harbeson, DE $99,615 Harrington, DE $99,615 Hartly, DE $98,123 Houston, DE $99,615 Kenton, DE $98,170 Laurel, DE $98,570

Yorklyn, DE $97,600

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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$87,021

Average $96,250/year

$104,677

$7,252

Average $8,021/month

$8,723

$1,673

Average $1,851/week

$2,013

$42

Average $46/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,677	$8,723	$2,013	$50
Average	$96,250	$8,021	$1,851	$46
25th Percentile	$87,021	$7,252	$1,673	$42

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