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

An Experienced Software Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $105,623 for beginners, reaching about $108,691 at mid-level, and approach $114,268 for experts.

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

Experienced Software Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Experienced Software Engineer roles are District of Columbia $117,286, California $116,841, Massachusetts $115,284. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Experienced Software Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Mobile Software Developer - Experienced: $106,000; Electrical Engineer - Experienced: $99,290; Project Engineer - Experienced: $98,090; Engineer, Experienced - Nuclear: $95,700; Applications Engineer, Experienced: $94,864.

Experienced Software Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Experienced Software Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Experienced Software Engineer in Delaware is $107,275 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $128,803
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $100,278 to $118,544
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $93,907

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Experienced Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,544	$9,879	$2,280	$57
Average	$107,275	$8,940	$2,063	$52
25th Percentile	$100,278	$8,356	$1,928	$48

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Key Factors That Influence Experienced Software Engineer Salaries

An Experienced 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 Experienced Software Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Experienced 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): $105,623
Early Career (1-2 years): $105,818
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $108,691
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $113,896
Expert (over 8 years): $114,268

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Experienced Software Engineer	$105,623
Intermediate Level Experienced Software Engineer	$105,818
Senior Level Experienced Software Engineer	$108,691
Specialist Level Experienced Software Engineer	$113,896
Expert Level Experienced Software Engineer	$114,268

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

District of Columbia: $117,286.
California: $116,841.
Massachusetts: $115,284.

District of Columbia $117,286 California $116,841 Massachusetts $115,284 Washington $114,860 New Jersey $114,818 Alaska $114,669 Connecticut $113,207 New York $112,614

Hawaii $110,718 Rhode Island $109,828 Maryland $109,224 Minnesota $108,398 Colorado $108,080 Illinois $107,974 Oregon $107,572 Delaware $107,275

New Hampshire $107,089 Virginia $106,672 Pennsylvania $105,453 Nevada $104,839 North Dakota $104,638 Michigan $104,320 Wisconsin $104,203 Vermont $103,970

Texas $103,324 Maine $103,282 Arizona $103,218 Ohio $103,144 Georgia $102,169 Indiana $101,682 Wyoming $101,587 Utah $101,439

Iowa $101,375 Kansas $100,867 Louisiana $100,718 North Carolina $100,665 Missouri $100,644 Florida $100,231 Montana $100,009 Nebraska $99,797

Kentucky $99,680 South Carolina $99,256 Tennessee $98,992 Idaho $98,886 New Mexico $98,112 Oklahoma $97,943 Alabama $97,318 South Dakota $96,269

Arkansas $95,697 West Virginia $95,390 Mississippi $94,468

Top Paying Cities for Experienced 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: $111,025
Little Creek: $109,998
Magnolia: $110,453

Lincoln, DE $111,025 Little Creek, DE $109,998 Magnolia, DE $110,453 Milford, DE $111,025 Marydel, DE $109,585 Millsboro, DE $111,025 Millville, DE $111,767 Milton, DE $111,025

Nassau, DE $111,025 Ocean View, DE $111,767 Rehoboth Beach, DE $111,767 Seaford, DE $109,860 Selbyville, DE $111,767 Smyrna, DE $109,457 Viola, DE $110,453 Woodside, DE $110,135

Bear, DE $108,652 Newark, DE $108,695 Claymont, DE $108,780 Delaware City, DE $108,695 Hockessin, DE $108,780 Kirkwood, DE $108,695 Middletown, DE $109,235 Montchanin, DE $108,780

New Castle, DE $108,780 Odessa, DE $109,383 Port Penn, DE $108,398 Rockland, DE $108,780 Saint Georges, DE $108,695 Townsend, DE $109,224 Winterthur, DE $108,780 Lewes, DE $111,025

Wilmington, DE $108,780 Dover, DE $109,945 Dover Afb, DE $110,199 Bethany Beach, DE $111,767 Bethel, DE $109,860 Bridgeville, DE $111,025 Camden Wyoming, DE $110,061 Cheswold, DE $109,691

Clayton, DE $109,415 Dagsboro, DE $111,767 Delmar, DE $109,860 Ellendale, DE $111,025 Felton, DE $111,025 Fenwick Island, DE $111,767 Frankford, DE $111,767 Frederica, DE $111,025

Georgetown, DE $111,025 Greenwood, DE $111,025 Harbeson, DE $111,025 Harrington, DE $111,025 Hartly, DE $109,362 Houston, DE $111,025 Kenton, DE $109,415 Laurel, DE $109,860

Yorklyn, DE $108,780

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

Understanding how an Experienced 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$100,278

Average $107,275/year

$118,544

$8,356

Average $8,940/month

$9,879

$1,928

Average $2,063/week

$2,280

$48

Average $52/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,544	$9,879	$2,280	$57
Average	$107,275	$8,940	$2,063	$52
25th Percentile	$100,278	$8,356	$1,928	$48

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