What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Java Developer's salary?

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

How does experience change An Entry Level Java Developer's salary?

An Entry Level Java Developer's salary grows with experience: a Technical Writer I (0-2 years)earns $63,227, a Entry Level Java Developer (2-4 years)earns $75,989, a Technical Writer III (4-7 years)earns $95,402, a Technical Writer IV (7+ years)earns $111,836, a Technical Writing Supervisor (7+ years)earns $105,817,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Java Developer?

Entry Level Java Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Java Developer roles are District of Columbia $82,403, California $82,091, Massachusetts $80,997. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Java Developer roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Java Developer level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Mainframe Developer: $124,778; Entry Level Python Developer: $115,235; Java Developer: $105,987; Entry Level Sql Developer: $103,915; Entry Level Software Developer: $98,147.

Entry Level Java Developer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Level Java Developer make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Java Developer in Delaware is $75,370 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, an Entry Level Java Developer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,213
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,459 to $83,139
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,346

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Entry Level Java Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,139	$6,928	$1,599	$40
Average	$75,370	$6,281	$1,449	$36
25th Percentile	$66,459	$5,538	$1,278	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Java Developer Salaries

An Entry Level Java Developer'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 Entry Level Java Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Java Developer'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): $63,227
Early Career (1-2 years): $75,989
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,402
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $111,836
Expert (over 8 years): $105,817

Levels	Salary
Technical... Level Entry Level Java Developer	$63,227
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Java Developer	$75,989
Technical... Level Entry Level Java Developer	$95,402
Technical... Level Entry Level Java Developer	$111,836
Technical... Level Entry Level Java Developer	$105,817

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How Do Entry Level Java Developer 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 Entry Level Java Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $82,403.
California: $82,091.
Massachusetts: $80,997.

District of Columbia $82,403 California $82,091 Massachusetts $80,997 Washington $80,699 New Jersey $80,669 Alaska $80,565 Connecticut $79,538 New York $79,121

Hawaii $77,789 Rhode Island $77,164 Maryland $76,740 Minnesota $76,159 Colorado $75,936 Illinois $75,861 Oregon $75,579 Delaware $75,370

New Hampshire $75,239 Virginia $74,946 Pennsylvania $74,090 Nevada $73,658 North Dakota $73,517 Michigan $73,294 Wisconsin $73,212 Vermont $73,048

Texas $72,594 Maine $72,564 Arizona $72,520 Ohio $72,468 Georgia $71,783 Indiana $71,441 Wyoming $71,374 Utah $71,269

Iowa $71,225 Kansas $70,867 Louisiana $70,763 North Carolina $70,726 Missouri $70,711 Florida $70,421 Montana $70,265 Nebraska $70,116

Kentucky $70,034 South Carolina $69,736 Tennessee $69,550 Idaho $69,476 New Mexico $68,932 Oklahoma $68,813 Alabama $68,374 South Dakota $67,637

Arkansas $67,236 West Virginia $67,020 Mississippi $66,372

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Java Developers

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: $78,005
Little Creek: $77,283
Magnolia: $77,603

Lincoln, DE $78,005 Little Creek, DE $77,283 Magnolia, DE $77,603 Milford, DE $78,005 Marydel, DE $76,993 Millsboro, DE $78,005 Millville, DE $78,526 Milton, DE $78,005

Nassau, DE $78,005 Ocean View, DE $78,526 Rehoboth Beach, DE $78,526 Seaford, DE $77,186 Selbyville, DE $78,526 Smyrna, DE $76,903 Viola, DE $77,603 Woodside, DE $77,380

Bear, DE $76,338 Newark, DE $76,367 Claymont, DE $76,427 Delaware City, DE $76,367 Hockessin, DE $76,427 Kirkwood, DE $76,367 Middletown, DE $76,747 Montchanin, DE $76,427

New Castle, DE $76,427 Odessa, DE $76,851 Port Penn, DE $76,159 Rockland, DE $76,427 Saint Georges, DE $76,367 Townsend, DE $76,740 Winterthur, DE $76,427 Lewes, DE $78,005

Wilmington, DE $76,427 Dover, DE $77,246 Dover Afb, DE $77,424 Bethany Beach, DE $78,526 Bethel, DE $77,186 Bridgeville, DE $78,005 Camden Wyoming, DE $77,328 Cheswold, DE $77,067

Clayton, DE $76,874 Dagsboro, DE $78,526 Delmar, DE $77,186 Ellendale, DE $78,005 Felton, DE $78,005 Fenwick Island, DE $78,526 Frankford, DE $78,526 Frederica, DE $78,005

Georgetown, DE $78,005 Greenwood, DE $78,005 Harbeson, DE $78,005 Harrington, DE $78,005 Hartly, DE $76,836 Houston, DE $78,005 Kenton, DE $76,874 Laurel, DE $77,186

Yorklyn, DE $76,427

Entry Level Java Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Java Developer'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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$66,459

Average $75,370/year

$83,139

$5,538

Average $6,281/month

$6,928

$1,278

Average $1,449/week

$1,599

$32

Average $36/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,139	$6,928	$1,599	$40
Average	$75,370	$6,281	$1,449	$36
25th Percentile	$66,459	$5,538	$1,278	$32

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