What are the main factors that influence a Security Developer's salary?

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

How does experience change a Security Developer's salary?

A Security Developer's salary grows with experience: starting around $94,468 for beginners, reaching about $97,701 at mid-level, and approach $103,154 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Security Developer?

Security Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Security Developer roles are District of Columbia $105,247, California $104,848, Massachusetts $103,450. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Security Developer roles make?

Salaries for Security Developer level roles vary by specialization: Backend Developer V: $151,035; Backend Developer IV: $145,369; Backend Developer III: $125,127; E-commerce Site Developer III: $111,779; Backend Developer II: $104,785.

Security Developer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Security Developer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Security Developer in Delaware is $96,264 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

However, a Security Developer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $117,415
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,657 to $107,335
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,730

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Security Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,335	$8,945	$2,064	$52
Average	$96,264	$8,022	$1,851	$46
25th Percentile	$88,657	$7,388	$1,705	$43

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Key Factors That Influence Security Developer Salaries

A Security 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 Security Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Security 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): $94,468
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,996
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,701
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $102,791
Expert (over 8 years): $103,154

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Security Developer	$94,468
Intermediate Level Security Developer	$94,996
Senior Level Security Developer	$97,701
Specialist Level Security Developer	$102,791
Expert Level Security Developer	$103,154

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

District of Columbia: $105,247.
California: $104,848.
Massachusetts: $103,450.

District of Columbia $105,247 California $104,848 Massachusetts $103,450 Washington $103,070 New Jersey $103,032 Alaska $102,899 Connecticut $101,587 New York $101,055

Hawaii $99,353 Rhode Island $98,555 Maryland $98,013 Minnesota $97,272 Colorado $96,986 Illinois $96,891 Oregon $96,530 Delaware $96,264

New Hampshire $96,097 Virginia $95,722 Pennsylvania $94,629 Nevada $94,078 North Dakota $93,897 Michigan $93,612 Wisconsin $93,507 Vermont $93,298

Texas $92,718 Maine $92,680 Arizona $92,623 Ohio $92,557 Georgia $91,682 Indiana $91,245 Wyoming $91,159 Utah $91,026

Iowa $90,969 Kansas $90,513 Louisiana $90,380 North Carolina $90,332 Missouri $90,313 Florida $89,943 Montana $89,743 Nebraska $89,553

Kentucky $89,448 South Carolina $89,068 Tennessee $88,831 Idaho $88,736 New Mexico $88,042 Oklahoma $87,890 Alabama $87,329 South Dakota $86,388

Arkansas $85,874 West Virginia $85,599 Mississippi $84,772

Top Paying Cities for Security 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: $99,629
Little Creek: $98,707
Magnolia: $99,116

Lincoln, DE $99,629 Little Creek, DE $98,707 Magnolia, DE $99,116 Milford, DE $99,629 Marydel, DE $98,336 Millsboro, DE $99,629 Millville, DE $100,294 Milton, DE $99,629

Nassau, DE $99,629 Ocean View, DE $100,294 Rehoboth Beach, DE $100,294 Seaford, DE $98,583 Selbyville, DE $100,294 Smyrna, DE $98,222 Viola, DE $99,116 Woodside, DE $98,831

Bear, DE $97,500 Newark, DE $97,538 Claymont, DE $97,614 Delaware City, DE $97,538 Hockessin, DE $97,614 Kirkwood, DE $97,538 Middletown, DE $98,023 Montchanin, DE $97,614

New Castle, DE $97,614 Odessa, DE $98,156 Port Penn, DE $97,272 Rockland, DE $97,614 Saint Georges, DE $97,538 Townsend, DE $98,013 Winterthur, DE $97,614 Lewes, DE $99,629

Wilmington, DE $97,614 Dover, DE $98,659 Dover Afb, DE $98,888 Bethany Beach, DE $100,294 Bethel, DE $98,583 Bridgeville, DE $99,629 Camden Wyoming, DE $98,764 Cheswold, DE $98,431

Clayton, DE $98,184 Dagsboro, DE $100,294 Delmar, DE $98,583 Ellendale, DE $99,629 Felton, DE $99,629 Fenwick Island, DE $100,294 Frankford, DE $100,294 Frederica, DE $99,629

Georgetown, DE $99,629 Greenwood, DE $99,629 Harbeson, DE $99,629 Harrington, DE $99,629 Hartly, DE $98,137 Houston, DE $99,629 Kenton, DE $98,184 Laurel, DE $98,583

Yorklyn, DE $97,614

Security Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Security 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$88,657

Average $96,264/year

$107,335

$7,388

Average $8,022/month

$8,945

$1,705

Average $1,851/week

$2,064

$43

Average $46/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,335	$8,945	$2,064	$52
Average	$96,264	$8,022	$1,851	$46
25th Percentile	$88,657	$7,388	$1,705	$43

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