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

A Senior Systems Developer's salary grows with experience: starting around $141,803 for beginners, reaching about $143,939 at mid-level, and approach $148,232 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Senior Systems Developer?

Senior Systems Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Senior Systems Developer roles are District of Columbia $160,173, California $159,565, Massachusetts $157,439. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Senior Systems Developer roles make?

Salaries for Senior Systems Developer level roles vary by specialization: Software Systems Developer VI: $191,650; Software Systems Developer V: $165,868; Software Systems Developer IV: $143,119; Senior Software Systems Developer: $128,800; Software Systems Developer III: $128,711.

Senior Systems Developer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Senior Systems Developer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Systems Developer in Delaware is $146,502 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $70.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $163,208
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $131,122 to $155,247
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $117,120

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Senior Systems Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$155,247	$12,937	$2,986	$75
Average	$146,502	$12,209	$2,817	$70
25th Percentile	$131,122	$10,927	$2,522	$63

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Key Factors That Influence Senior Systems Developer Salaries

A Senior Systems 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 Senior Systems Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Systems 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): $141,803
Early Career (1-2 years): $142,871
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $143,939
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,434
Expert (over 8 years): $148,232

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Senior Systems Developer	$141,803
Intermediate Level Senior Systems Developer	$142,871
Senior Level Senior Systems Developer	$143,939
Specialist Level Senior Systems Developer	$145,434
Expert Level Senior Systems Developer	$148,232

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

District of Columbia: $160,173.
California: $159,565.
Massachusetts: $157,439.

District of Columbia $160,173 California $159,565 Massachusetts $157,439 Washington $156,860 New Jersey $156,802 Alaska $156,600 Connecticut $154,603 New York $153,793

Hawaii $151,204 Rhode Island $149,989 Maryland $149,164 Minnesota $148,036 Colorado $147,602 Illinois $147,457 Oregon $146,907 Delaware $146,502

New Hampshire $146,248 Virginia $145,678 Pennsylvania $144,014 Nevada $143,175 North Dakota $142,900 Michigan $142,466 Wisconsin $142,307 Vermont $141,989

Texas $141,106 Maine $141,048 Arizona $140,962 Ohio $140,860 Georgia $139,529 Indiana $138,864 Wyoming $138,734 Utah $138,531

Iowa $138,444 Kansas $137,750 Louisiana $137,547 North Carolina $137,475 Missouri $137,446 Florida $136,882 Montana $136,578 Nebraska $136,289

Kentucky $136,130 South Carolina $135,551 Tennessee $135,189 Idaho $135,045 New Mexico $133,989 Oklahoma $133,757 Alabama $132,904 South Dakota $131,472

Arkansas $130,690 West Virginia $130,271 Mississippi $129,012

Top Paying Cities for Senior Systems 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: $151,623
Little Creek: $150,220
Magnolia: $150,842

Lincoln, DE $151,623 Little Creek, DE $150,220 Magnolia, DE $150,842 Milford, DE $151,623 Marydel, DE $149,656 Millsboro, DE $151,623 Millville, DE $152,636 Milton, DE $151,623

Nassau, DE $151,623 Ocean View, DE $152,636 Rehoboth Beach, DE $152,636 Seaford, DE $150,032 Selbyville, DE $152,636 Smyrna, DE $149,482 Viola, DE $150,842 Woodside, DE $150,408

Bear, DE $148,383 Newark, DE $148,441 Claymont, DE $148,556 Delaware City, DE $148,441 Hockessin, DE $148,556 Kirkwood, DE $148,441 Middletown, DE $149,179 Montchanin, DE $148,556

New Castle, DE $148,556 Odessa, DE $149,381 Port Penn, DE $148,036 Rockland, DE $148,556 Saint Georges, DE $148,441 Townsend, DE $149,164 Winterthur, DE $148,556 Lewes, DE $151,623

Wilmington, DE $148,556 Dover, DE $150,148 Dover Afb, DE $150,495 Bethany Beach, DE $152,636 Bethel, DE $150,032 Bridgeville, DE $151,623 Camden Wyoming, DE $150,307 Cheswold, DE $149,801

Clayton, DE $149,424 Dagsboro, DE $152,636 Delmar, DE $150,032 Ellendale, DE $151,623 Felton, DE $151,623 Fenwick Island, DE $152,636 Frankford, DE $152,636 Frederica, DE $151,623

Georgetown, DE $151,623 Greenwood, DE $151,623 Harbeson, DE $151,623 Harrington, DE $151,623 Hartly, DE $149,352 Houston, DE $151,623 Kenton, DE $149,424 Laurel, DE $150,032

Yorklyn, DE $148,556

Senior Systems Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Systems 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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$131,122

Average $146,502/year

$155,247

$10,927

Average $12,209/month

$12,937

$2,522

Average $2,817/week

$2,986

$63

Average $70/hour

$75

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$155,247	$12,937	$2,986	$75
Average	$146,502	$12,209	$2,817	$70
25th Percentile	$131,122	$10,927	$2,522	$63

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