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 $100,164, a Web Software Developer III (4-7 years)earns $115,482, a Web Software Developer IV (7+ years)earns $135,915, a Web Software Development Manager (7+ years)earns $147,595,

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 $108,669, California $108,256, Massachusetts $106,814. 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: Entry Level Mainframe Developer: $124,778; Entry Level Python Developer: $115,235; Mid Level Software Developer: $104,947; Entry Level Sql Developer: $103,915; Entry Level Software Sales: $89,635.

Entry Level Software Developer Salary in Delaware

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

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Software Developer in Delaware is $99,394 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): $115,713
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,297 to $107,936
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,195

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Entry Level Software Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,936	$8,995	$2,076	$52
Average	$99,394	$8,283	$1,911	$48
25th Percentile	$88,297	$7,358	$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): $100,164
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,482
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,915
Expert (over 8 years): $147,595

Levels	Salary
Web Softw... Level Entry Level Software Developer	$71,667
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Software Developer	$100,164
Web Softw... Level Entry Level Software Developer	$115,482
Web Softw... Level Entry Level Software Developer	$135,915
Web Softw... Level Entry Level Software Developer	$147,595

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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: $108,669.
California: $108,256.
Massachusetts: $106,814.

District of Columbia $108,669 California $108,256 Massachusetts $106,814 Washington $106,421 New Jersey $106,382 Alaska $106,244 Connecticut $104,890 New York $104,340

Hawaii $102,583 Rhode Island $101,759 Maryland $101,200 Minnesota $100,434 Colorado $100,140 Illinois $100,041 Oregon $99,668 Delaware $99,394

New Hampshire $99,221 Virginia $98,834 Pennsylvania $97,706 Nevada $97,136 North Dakota $96,950 Michigan $96,655 Wisconsin $96,547 Vermont $96,331

Texas $95,733 Maine $95,694 Arizona $95,635 Ohio $95,566 Georgia $94,663 Indiana $94,211 Wyoming $94,123 Utah $93,986

Iowa $93,927 Kansas $93,456 Louisiana $93,318 North Carolina $93,269 Missouri $93,250 Florida $92,867 Montana $92,661 Nebraska $92,464

Kentucky $92,357 South Carolina $91,964 Tennessee $91,719 Idaho $91,620 New Mexico $90,904 Oklahoma $90,747 Alabama $90,168 South Dakota $89,196

Arkansas $88,666 West Virginia $88,382 Mississippi $87,528

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: $102,868
Little Creek: $101,916
Magnolia: $102,338

Lincoln, DE $102,868 Little Creek, DE $101,916 Magnolia, DE $102,338 Milford, DE $102,868 Marydel, DE $101,533 Millsboro, DE $102,868 Millville, DE $103,555 Milton, DE $102,868

Nassau, DE $102,868 Ocean View, DE $103,555 Rehoboth Beach, DE $103,555 Seaford, DE $101,788 Selbyville, DE $103,555 Smyrna, DE $101,416 Viola, DE $102,338 Woodside, DE $102,044

Bear, DE $100,670 Newark, DE $100,709 Claymont, DE $100,787 Delaware City, DE $100,709 Hockessin, DE $100,787 Kirkwood, DE $100,709 Middletown, DE $101,209 Montchanin, DE $100,787

New Castle, DE $100,787 Odessa, DE $101,347 Port Penn, DE $100,434 Rockland, DE $100,787 Saint Georges, DE $100,709 Townsend, DE $101,200 Winterthur, DE $100,787 Lewes, DE $102,868

Wilmington, DE $100,787 Dover, DE $101,867 Dover Afb, DE $102,103 Bethany Beach, DE $103,555 Bethel, DE $101,788 Bridgeville, DE $102,868 Camden Wyoming, DE $101,975 Cheswold, DE $101,631

Clayton, DE $101,376 Dagsboro, DE $103,555 Delmar, DE $101,788 Ellendale, DE $102,868 Felton, DE $102,868 Fenwick Island, DE $103,555 Frankford, DE $103,555 Frederica, DE $102,868

Georgetown, DE $102,868 Greenwood, DE $102,868 Harbeson, DE $102,868 Harrington, DE $102,868 Hartly, DE $101,327 Houston, DE $102,868 Kenton, DE $101,376 Laurel, DE $101,788

Yorklyn, DE $100,787

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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$88,297

Average $99,394/year

$107,936

$7,358

Average $8,283/month

$8,995

$1,698

Average $1,911/week

$2,076

$42

Average $48/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,936	$8,995	$2,076	$52
Average	$99,394	$8,283	$1,911	$48
25th Percentile	$88,297	$7,358	$1,698	$42

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