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 $68,629, a Software Dev (2-4 years)earns $88,174, a Telecommunications Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $116,815, a Telecommunications Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $135,620, a Telecommunications Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $152,737,

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 $95,736, California $95,373, Massachusetts $94,102. 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: $320,890; Software Dev Manager: $151,585; Senior Software Dev Engineer: $147,722; Dev Lead: $138,209; Dev Ops: $106,530.

Software Dev Salary in Delaware

How much does a Software Dev make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software Dev in Delaware is $87,565 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): $95,169
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,798 to $91,545
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,816

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Software Dev Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,545	$7,629	$1,760	$44
Average	$87,565	$7,297	$1,684	$42
25th Percentile	$78,798	$6,566	$1,515	$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): $68,629
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,174
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,815
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,620
Expert (over 8 years): $152,737

Levels	Salary
Telecommu... Level Software Dev	$68,629
Software ... Level Software Dev	$88,174
Telecommu... Level Software Dev	$116,815
Telecommu... Level Software Dev	$135,620
Telecommu... Level Software Dev	$152,737

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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: $95,736.
California: $95,373.
Massachusetts: $94,102.

District of Columbia $95,736 California $95,373 Massachusetts $94,102 Washington $93,756 New Jersey $93,721 Alaska $93,600 Connecticut $92,407 New York $91,923

Hawaii $90,375 Rhode Island $89,649 Maryland $89,156 Minnesota $88,481 Colorado $88,222 Illinois $88,136 Oregon $87,807 Delaware $87,565

New Hampshire $87,413 Virginia $87,072 Pennsylvania $86,078 Nevada $85,576 North Dakota $85,412 Michigan $85,153 Wisconsin $85,057 Vermont $84,867

Texas $84,340 Maine $84,305 Arizona $84,253 Ohio $84,193 Georgia $83,397 Indiana $82,999 Wyoming $82,922 Utah $82,801

Iowa $82,749 Kansas $82,334 Louisiana $82,213 North Carolina $82,169 Missouri $82,152 Florida $81,815 Montana $81,633 Nebraska $81,460

Kentucky $81,365 South Carolina $81,019 Tennessee $80,803 Idaho $80,717 New Mexico $80,086 Oklahoma $79,947 Alabama $79,437 South Dakota $78,581

Arkansas $78,114 West Virginia $77,863 Mississippi $77,111

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: $87,171
Little Creek: $87,809
Magnolia: $87,683

Lincoln, DE $87,171 Little Creek, DE $87,809 Magnolia, DE $87,683 Milford, DE $87,392 Marydel, DE $87,536 Millsboro, DE $86,805 Millville, DE $86,939 Milton, DE $87,089

Nassau, DE $87,152 Ocean View, DE $86,924 Rehoboth Beach, DE $87,091 Seaford, DE $87,140 Selbyville, DE $86,780 Smyrna, DE $87,869 Viola, DE $87,465 Woodside, DE $87,700

Bear, DE $87,497 Newark, DE $87,465 Claymont, DE $87,644 Delaware City, DE $87,552 Hockessin, DE $87,457 Kirkwood, DE $87,536 Middletown, DE $87,569 Montchanin, DE $87,477

New Castle, DE $87,490 Odessa, DE $87,612 Port Penn, DE $87,671 Rockland, DE $87,485 Saint Georges, DE $87,542 Townsend, DE $87,676 Winterthur, DE $87,496 Lewes, DE $87,123

Wilmington, DE $87,461 Dover, DE $87,809 Dover Afb, DE $87,346 Bethany Beach, DE $86,833 Bethel, DE $86,922 Bridgeville, DE $87,127 Camden Wyoming, DE $87,561 Cheswold, DE $87,780

Clayton, DE $87,783 Dagsboro, DE $86,772 Delmar, DE $86,633 Ellendale, DE $86,896 Felton, DE $87,385 Fenwick Island, DE $86,791 Frankford, DE $86,640 Frederica, DE $87,472

Georgetown, DE $86,739 Greenwood, DE $87,141 Harbeson, DE $86,832 Harrington, DE $87,274 Hartly, DE $87,546 Houston, DE $87,150 Kenton, DE $87,787 Laurel, DE $86,687

Yorklyn, DE $87,483

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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$78,798

Average $87,565/year

$91,545

$6,566

Average $7,297/month

$7,629

$1,515

Average $1,684/week

$1,760

$38

Average $42/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,545	$7,629	$1,760	$44
Average	$87,565	$7,297	$1,684	$42
25th Percentile	$78,798	$6,566	$1,515	$38

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