What are the main factors that influence a Financial 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 A Financial Software Engineer's salary?

A Financial Software Engineer's salary grows with experience: a CAD Drafter II (2-4 years)earns $77,842, a CAD Drafter III (4-7 years)earns $94,250, a Financial Software Engineer (7+ years)earns $121,811, a CAD Drafter V (7-10 years)earns $142,723, a CAD Supervisor (10+ years)earns $96,971,

What are the highest paying states for a Financial Software Engineer?

Financial Software Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Financial Software Engineer roles are District of Columbia $132,362, California $131,860, Massachusetts $130,103. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Financial Software Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Software Engineer V: $171,161; Software Engineer IV: $148,896; Embedded Software Engineer IV: $141,497; Software Engineer III: $128,694; Financial Software Developer: $117,204.

Financial Software Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Financial Software Engineer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Financial Software Engineer in Delaware is $121,065 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $134,711
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $110,327 to $128,208
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $100,550

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Financial Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$128,208	$10,684	$2,466	$62
Average	$121,065	$10,089	$2,328	$58
25th Percentile	$110,327	$9,194	$2,122	$53

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Key Factors That Influence Financial Software Engineer Salaries

A Financial 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 Financial Software Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Financial 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): $77,842
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,250
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $121,811
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $142,723
Expert (over 8 years): $96,971

Levels	Salary
CAD Draft... Level Financial Software Engineer	$77,842
CAD Draft... Level Financial Software Engineer	$94,250
Financial... Level Financial Software Engineer	$121,811
CAD Draft... Level Financial Software Engineer	$142,723
CAD Super... Level Financial Software Engineer	$96,971

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

District of Columbia: $132,362.
California: $131,860.
Massachusetts: $130,103.

District of Columbia $132,362 California $131,860 Massachusetts $130,103 Washington $129,625 New Jersey $129,577 Alaska $129,410 Connecticut $127,760 New York $127,090

Hawaii $124,951 Rhode Island $123,946 Maryland $123,265 Minnesota $122,332 Colorado $121,974 Illinois $121,854 Oregon $121,400 Delaware $121,065

New Hampshire $120,855 Virginia $120,384 Pennsylvania $119,009 Nevada $118,316 North Dakota $118,089 Michigan $117,730 Wisconsin $117,598 Vermont $117,335

Texas $116,606 Maine $116,558 Arizona $116,487 Ohio $116,403 Georgia $115,303 Indiana $114,753 Wyoming $114,646 Utah $114,478

Iowa $114,406 Kansas $113,833 Louisiana $113,665 North Carolina $113,606 Missouri $113,582 Florida $113,115 Montana $112,864 Nebraska $112,625

Kentucky $112,494 South Carolina $112,016 Tennessee $111,717 Idaho $111,597 New Mexico $110,724 Oklahoma $110,533 Alabama $109,828 South Dakota $108,644

Arkansas $107,999 West Virginia $107,652 Mississippi $106,612

Top Paying Cities for Financial 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: $120,520
Little Creek: $121,402
Magnolia: $121,228

Lincoln, DE $120,520 Little Creek, DE $121,402 Magnolia, DE $121,228 Milford, DE $120,826 Marydel, DE $121,025 Millsboro, DE $120,014 Millville, DE $120,200 Milton, DE $120,408

Nassau, DE $120,495 Ocean View, DE $120,179 Rehoboth Beach, DE $120,410 Seaford, DE $120,478 Selbyville, DE $119,980 Smyrna, DE $121,486 Viola, DE $120,927 Woodside, DE $121,252

Bear, DE $120,972 Newark, DE $120,927 Claymont, DE $121,174 Delaware City, DE $121,047 Hockessin, DE $120,916 Kirkwood, DE $121,025 Middletown, DE $121,071 Montchanin, DE $120,943

New Castle, DE $120,961 Odessa, DE $121,131 Port Penn, DE $121,212 Rockland, DE $120,955 Saint Georges, DE $121,033 Townsend, DE $121,219 Winterthur, DE $120,970 Lewes, DE $120,454

Wilmington, DE $120,922 Dover, DE $121,402 Dover Afb, DE $120,763 Bethany Beach, DE $120,053 Bethel, DE $120,177 Bridgeville, DE $120,460 Camden Wyoming, DE $121,060 Cheswold, DE $121,363

Clayton, DE $121,367 Dagsboro, DE $119,969 Delmar, DE $119,777 Ellendale, DE $120,140 Felton, DE $120,817 Fenwick Island, DE $119,995 Frankford, DE $119,786 Frederica, DE $120,936

Georgetown, DE $119,924 Greenwood, DE $120,479 Harbeson, DE $120,051 Harrington, DE $120,664 Hartly, DE $121,039 Houston, DE $120,491 Kenton, DE $121,372 Laurel, DE $119,852

Yorklyn, DE $120,952

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

Understanding how a Financial 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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$110,327

Average $121,065/year

$128,208

$9,194

Average $10,089/month

$10,684

$2,122

Average $2,328/week

$2,466

$53

Average $58/hour

$62

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$128,208	$10,684	$2,466	$62
Average	$121,065	$10,089	$2,328	$58
25th Percentile	$110,327	$9,194	$2,122	$53

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