What are the main factors that influence a Software Dev's salary?

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

How does experience change A Software De's salary?

A Software De's salary grows with experience: a Telecommunications Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $68,634, a Software Dev (2-4 years)earns $88,174, a Telecommunications Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $116,800, a Telecommunications Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $135,602, a Telecommunications Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $152,742,

What are the highest paying states for a Software Dev?

Software Dev salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Software Dev roles are District of Columbia $95,739, California $95,376, Massachusetts $94,105. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Software Dev roles make?

Salaries for Software Dev level roles vary by specialization: SVP of Bus Dev: $320,790; Software Dev Manager: $151,571; Senior Software Dev Engineer: $147,745; Dev Lead: $138,211; Dev Ops: $106,526.

Software Dev Salary in Delaware

How much does a Software Dev make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software Dev in Delaware is $87,568 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,129
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,841 to $91,525
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,896

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Software Dev Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,525	$7,627	$1,760	$44
Average	$87,568	$7,297	$1,684	$42
25th Percentile	$78,841	$6,570	$1,516	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Software Dev Salaries

A Software Dev'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 Software Dev Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software Dev'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): $68,634
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,174
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,800
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,602
Expert (over 8 years): $152,742

Levels	Salary
Telecommu... Level Software Dev	$68,634
Software ... Level Software Dev	$88,174
Telecommu... Level Software Dev	$116,800
Telecommu... Level Software Dev	$135,602
Telecommu... Level Software Dev	$152,742

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

District of Columbia: $95,739.
California: $95,376.
Massachusetts: $94,105.

District of Columbia $95,739 California $95,376 Massachusetts $94,105 Washington $93,759 New Jersey $93,724 Alaska $93,603 Connecticut $92,410 New York $91,926

Hawaii $90,378 Rhode Island $89,652 Maryland $89,159 Minnesota $88,484 Colorado $88,225 Illinois $88,138 Oregon $87,810 Delaware $87,568

New Hampshire $87,415 Virginia $87,075 Pennsylvania $86,080 Nevada $85,579 North Dakota $85,415 Michigan $85,155 Wisconsin $85,060 Vermont $84,870

Texas $84,342 Maine $84,308 Arizona $84,256 Ohio $84,195 Georgia $83,400 Indiana $83,002 Wyoming $82,924 Utah $82,803

Iowa $82,751 Kansas $82,336 Louisiana $82,215 North Carolina $82,172 Missouri $82,155 Florida $81,817 Montana $81,636 Nebraska $81,463

Kentucky $81,368 South Carolina $81,022 Tennessee $80,806 Idaho $80,719 New Mexico $80,088 Oklahoma $79,950 Alabama $79,440 South Dakota $78,583

Arkansas $78,117 West Virginia $77,866 Mississippi $77,114

Top Paying Cities for Software Devs

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: $90,629
Little Creek: $89,790
Magnolia: $90,162

Lincoln, DE $90,629 Little Creek, DE $89,790 Magnolia, DE $90,162 Milford, DE $90,629 Marydel, DE $89,453 Millsboro, DE $90,629 Millville, DE $91,234 Milton, DE $90,629

Nassau, DE $90,629 Ocean View, DE $91,234 Rehoboth Beach, DE $91,234 Seaford, DE $89,678 Selbyville, DE $91,234 Smyrna, DE $89,349 Viola, DE $90,162 Woodside, DE $89,902

Bear, DE $88,692 Newark, DE $88,726 Claymont, DE $88,796 Delaware City, DE $88,726 Hockessin, DE $88,796 Kirkwood, DE $88,726 Middletown, DE $89,167 Montchanin, DE $88,796

New Castle, DE $88,796 Odessa, DE $89,288 Port Penn, DE $88,484 Rockland, DE $88,796 Saint Georges, DE $88,726 Townsend, DE $89,159 Winterthur, DE $88,796 Lewes, DE $90,629

Wilmington, DE $88,796 Dover, DE $89,747 Dover Afb, DE $89,954 Bethany Beach, DE $91,234 Bethel, DE $89,678 Bridgeville, DE $90,629 Camden Wyoming, DE $89,842 Cheswold, DE $89,539

Clayton, DE $89,314 Dagsboro, DE $91,234 Delmar, DE $89,678 Ellendale, DE $90,629 Felton, DE $90,629 Fenwick Island, DE $91,234 Frankford, DE $91,234 Frederica, DE $90,629

Georgetown, DE $90,629 Greenwood, DE $90,629 Harbeson, DE $90,629 Harrington, DE $90,629 Hartly, DE $89,271 Houston, DE $90,629 Kenton, DE $89,314 Laurel, DE $89,678

Yorklyn, DE $88,796

Software Dev Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software Dev'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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$78,841

Average $87,568/year

$91,525

$6,570

Average $7,297/month

$7,627

$1,516

Average $1,684/week

$1,760

$38

Average $42/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,525	$7,627	$1,760	$44
Average	$87,568	$7,297	$1,684	$42
25th Percentile	$78,841	$6,570	$1,516	$38

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