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

An Entry Level Software Developer's salary grows with experience: a Web Software Developer I (0-2 years)earns $71,667, a Entry Level Software Developer (2-4 years)earns $100,161, a Web Software Developer III (4-7 years)earns $115,487, a Web Software Developer IV (7+ years)earns $135,906, a Web Software Development Manager (7+ years)earns $147,585,

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

Entry Level Software Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Software Developer roles are District of Columbia $108,665, California $108,252, Massachusetts $106,810. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Entry Level Software Developer level roles vary by specialization: Mid Level Software Developer: $104,944; Entry Level Software Sales: $89,638; Entry Level Software Engineer: $83,287; Entry Software Systems Developer: $79,900; Entry Level Software Consultant: $78,968.

Entry Level Software Developer Salary in Delaware

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

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Software Developer in Delaware is $99,390 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $115,706
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,284 to $107,931
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,173

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Entry Level Software Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,931	$8,994	$2,076	$52
Average	$99,390	$8,283	$1,911	$48
25th Percentile	$88,284	$7,357	$1,698	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Software Developer Salaries

An Entry Level Software 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 Software Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Software 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): $71,667
Early Career (1-2 years): $100,161
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,487
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,906
Expert (over 8 years): $147,585

Levels	Salary
Web Softw... Level Entry Level Software Developer	$71,667
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Software Developer	$100,161
Web Softw... Level Entry Level Software Developer	$115,487
Web Softw... Level Entry Level Software Developer	$135,906
Web Softw... Level Entry Level Software Developer	$147,585

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

District of Columbia: $108,665.
California: $108,252.
Massachusetts: $106,810.

District of Columbia $108,665 California $108,252 Massachusetts $106,810 Washington $106,417 New Jersey $106,378 Alaska $106,240 Connecticut $104,886 New York $104,336

Hawaii $102,580 Rhode Island $101,755 Maryland $101,196 Minnesota $100,430 Colorado $100,136 Illinois $100,038 Oregon $99,665 Delaware $99,390

New Hampshire $99,217 Virginia $98,831 Pennsylvania $97,702 Nevada $97,133 North Dakota $96,946 Michigan $96,652 Wisconsin $96,544 Vermont $96,328

Texas $95,729 Maine $95,690 Arizona $95,631 Ohio $95,562 Georgia $94,660 Indiana $94,208 Wyoming $94,120 Utah $93,982

Iowa $93,923 Kansas $93,452 Louisiana $93,315 North Carolina $93,266 Missouri $93,246 Florida $92,863 Montana $92,657 Nebraska $92,461

Kentucky $92,353 South Carolina $91,961 Tennessee $91,715 Idaho $91,617 New Mexico $90,901 Oklahoma $90,744 Alabama $90,165 South Dakota $89,193

Arkansas $88,663 West Virginia $88,378 Mississippi $87,524

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Software 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: $102,864
Little Creek: $101,912
Magnolia: $102,334

Lincoln, DE $102,864 Little Creek, DE $101,912 Magnolia, DE $102,334 Milford, DE $102,864 Marydel, DE $101,530 Millsboro, DE $102,864 Millville, DE $103,551 Milton, DE $102,864

Nassau, DE $102,864 Ocean View, DE $103,551 Rehoboth Beach, DE $103,551 Seaford, DE $101,785 Selbyville, DE $103,551 Smyrna, DE $101,412 Viola, DE $102,334 Woodside, DE $102,040

Bear, DE $100,666 Newark, DE $100,705 Claymont, DE $100,784 Delaware City, DE $100,705 Hockessin, DE $100,784 Kirkwood, DE $100,705 Middletown, DE $101,206 Montchanin, DE $100,784

New Castle, DE $100,784 Odessa, DE $101,343 Port Penn, DE $100,430 Rockland, DE $100,784 Saint Georges, DE $100,705 Townsend, DE $101,196 Winterthur, DE $100,784 Lewes, DE $102,864

Wilmington, DE $100,784 Dover, DE $101,863 Dover Afb, DE $102,099 Bethany Beach, DE $103,551 Bethel, DE $101,785 Bridgeville, DE $102,864 Camden Wyoming, DE $101,971 Cheswold, DE $101,628

Clayton, DE $101,373 Dagsboro, DE $103,551 Delmar, DE $101,785 Ellendale, DE $102,864 Felton, DE $102,864 Fenwick Island, DE $103,551 Frankford, DE $103,551 Frederica, DE $102,864

Georgetown, DE $102,864 Greenwood, DE $102,864 Harbeson, DE $102,864 Harrington, DE $102,864 Hartly, DE $101,323 Houston, DE $102,864 Kenton, DE $101,373 Laurel, DE $101,785

Yorklyn, DE $100,784

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

Understanding how an Entry Level Software 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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$88,284

Average $99,390/year

$107,931

$7,357

Average $8,283/month

$8,994

$1,698

Average $1,911/week

$2,076

$42

Average $48/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,931	$8,994	$2,076	$52
Average	$99,390	$8,283	$1,911	$48
25th Percentile	$88,284	$7,357	$1,698	$42

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