What are the main factors that influence an Enterprise Software Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change an Enterprise Software Engineer's salary?

An Enterprise Software Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $125,939 for beginners, reaching about $129,794 at mid-level, and approach $133,599 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Enterprise Software Engineer?

Enterprise Software Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Enterprise Software Engineer roles are District of Columbia $140,413, California $139,880, Massachusetts $138,016. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Enterprise Software Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Enterprise Software Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Enterprise Software Sales: $301,926; Enterprise Systems Engineer IV: $144,200; Software Systems Engineer IV: $144,199; Enterprise Software Architect: $131,464; Enterprise Software Developer: $125,709.

Enterprise Software Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Enterprise Software Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Enterprise Software Engineer in Delaware is $128,429 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

However, an Enterprise Software Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $143,877
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $117,887 to $136,515
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $108,290

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Enterprise Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$136,515	$11,376	$2,625	$66
Average	$128,429	$10,702	$2,470	$62
25th Percentile	$117,887	$9,824	$2,267	$57

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Key Factors That Influence Enterprise Software Engineer Salaries

An Enterprise Software Engineer'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 Enterprise Software Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Enterprise Software Engineer'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): $125,939
Early Career (1-2 years): $126,232
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $129,794
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,345
Expert (over 8 years): $133,599

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Enterprise Software Engineer	$125,939
Intermediate Level Enterprise Software Engineer	$126,232
Senior Level Enterprise Software Engineer	$129,794
Specialist Level Enterprise Software Engineer	$133,345
Expert Level Enterprise Software Engineer	$133,599

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How Do Enterprise Software Engineer 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 Enterprise Software Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $140,413.
California: $139,880.
Massachusetts: $138,016.

District of Columbia $140,413 California $139,880 Massachusetts $138,016 Washington $137,509 New Jersey $137,458 Alaska $137,280 Connecticut $135,530 New York $134,820

Hawaii $132,550 Rhode Island $131,485 Maryland $130,762 Minnesota $129,773 Colorado $129,392 Illinois $129,266 Oregon $128,784 Delaware $128,429

New Hampshire $128,205 Virginia $127,706 Pennsylvania $126,247 Nevada $125,512 North Dakota $125,271 Michigan $124,890 Wisconsin $124,751 Vermont $124,472

Texas $123,698 Maine $123,648 Arizona $123,571 Ohio $123,483 Georgia $122,316 Indiana $121,733 Wyoming $121,618 Utah $121,441

Iowa $121,365 Kansas $120,756 Louisiana $120,579 North Carolina $120,515 Missouri $120,490 Florida $119,995 Montana $119,729 Nebraska $119,475

Kentucky $119,336 South Carolina $118,828 Tennessee $118,511 Idaho $118,385 New Mexico $117,459 Oklahoma $117,256 Alabama $116,508 South Dakota $115,252

Arkansas $114,567 West Virginia $114,200 Mississippi $113,096

Top Paying Cities for Enterprise Software Engineers

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: $132,918
Little Creek: $131,688
Magnolia: $132,233

Lincoln, DE $132,918 Little Creek, DE $131,688 Magnolia, DE $132,233 Milford, DE $132,918 Marydel, DE $131,193 Millsboro, DE $132,918 Millville, DE $133,806 Milton, DE $132,918

Nassau, DE $132,918 Ocean View, DE $133,806 Rehoboth Beach, DE $133,806 Seaford, DE $131,523 Selbyville, DE $133,806 Smyrna, DE $131,041 Viola, DE $132,233 Woodside, DE $131,853

Bear, DE $130,077 Newark, DE $130,128 Claymont, DE $130,229 Delaware City, DE $130,128 Hockessin, DE $130,229 Kirkwood, DE $130,128 Middletown, DE $130,775 Montchanin, DE $130,229

New Castle, DE $130,229 Odessa, DE $130,952 Port Penn, DE $129,773 Rockland, DE $130,229 Saint Georges, DE $130,128 Townsend, DE $130,762 Winterthur, DE $130,229 Lewes, DE $132,918

Wilmington, DE $130,229 Dover, DE $131,624 Dover Afb, DE $131,929 Bethany Beach, DE $133,806 Bethel, DE $131,523 Bridgeville, DE $132,918 Camden Wyoming, DE $131,764 Cheswold, DE $131,320

Clayton, DE $130,990 Dagsboro, DE $133,806 Delmar, DE $131,523 Ellendale, DE $132,918 Felton, DE $132,918 Fenwick Island, DE $133,806 Frankford, DE $133,806 Frederica, DE $132,918

Georgetown, DE $132,918 Greenwood, DE $132,918 Harbeson, DE $132,918 Harrington, DE $132,918 Hartly, DE $130,927 Houston, DE $132,918 Kenton, DE $130,990 Laurel, DE $131,523

Yorklyn, DE $130,229

Enterprise Software Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Enterprise Software Engineer'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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$117,887

Average $128,429/year

$136,515

$9,824

Average $10,702/month

$11,376

$2,267

Average $2,470/week

$2,625

$57

Average $62/hour

$66

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$136,515	$11,376	$2,625	$66
Average	$128,429	$10,702	$2,470	$62
25th Percentile	$117,887	$9,824	$2,267	$57

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