What are the main factors that influence an Application Development Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change an Application Development Engineer's salary?

An Application Development Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $161,603 for beginners, reaching about $163,140 at mid-level, and approach $172,976 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Application Development Engineer?

Application Development Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Application Development Engineer roles are District of Columbia $184,518, California $183,818, Massachusetts $181,368. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Application Development Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Application Development Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Director Of Application Development: $197,397; Application Development Manager: $197,319; Middleware Application Engineer V: $158,900; Manager Of Application Development: $153,518; Middleware Application Engineer IV: $142,500.

Application Development Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Application Development Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Application Development Engineer in Delaware is $168,769 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $81.

However, an Application Development Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $200,913
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $154,136 to $185,594
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $140,813

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Application Development Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$185,594	$15,466	$3,569	$89
Average	$168,769	$14,064	$3,246	$81
25th Percentile	$154,136	$12,845	$2,964	$74

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Key Factors That Influence Application Development Engineer Salaries

An Application Development 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 Application Development Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Application Development 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): $161,603
Early Career (1-2 years): $162,701
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $163,140
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $165,336
Expert (over 8 years): $172,976

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Application Development Engineer	$161,603
Intermediate Level Application Development Engineer	$162,701
Senior Level Application Development Engineer	$163,140
Specialist Level Application Development Engineer	$165,336
Expert Level Application Development Engineer	$172,976

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

District of Columbia: $184,518.
California: $183,818.
Massachusetts: $181,368.

District of Columbia $184,518 California $183,818 Massachusetts $181,368 Washington $180,702 New Jersey $180,635 Alaska $180,402 Connecticut $178,102 New York $177,169

Hawaii $174,186 Rhode Island $172,786 Maryland $171,836 Minnesota $170,536 Colorado $170,036 Illinois $169,869 Oregon $169,236 Delaware $168,769

New Hampshire $168,476 Virginia $167,820 Pennsylvania $165,903 Nevada $164,936 North Dakota $164,620 Michigan $164,120 Wisconsin $163,937 Vermont $163,570

Texas $162,553 Maine $162,487 Arizona $162,387 Ohio $162,270 Georgia $160,737 Indiana $159,970 Wyoming $159,820 Utah $159,587

Iowa $159,487 Kansas $158,687 Louisiana $158,454 North Carolina $158,370 Missouri $158,337 Florida $157,687 Montana $157,337 Nebraska $157,004

Kentucky $156,820 South Carolina $156,154 Tennessee $155,737 Idaho $155,571 New Mexico $154,354 Oklahoma $154,087 Alabama $153,104 South Dakota $151,454

Arkansas $150,554 West Virginia $150,071 Mississippi $148,621

Top Paying Cities for Application Development 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: $174,669
Little Creek: $173,052
Magnolia: $173,769

Lincoln, DE $174,669 Little Creek, DE $173,052 Magnolia, DE $173,769 Milford, DE $174,669 Marydel, DE $172,403 Millsboro, DE $174,669 Millville, DE $175,836 Milton, DE $174,669

Nassau, DE $174,669 Ocean View, DE $175,836 Rehoboth Beach, DE $175,836 Seaford, DE $172,836 Selbyville, DE $175,836 Smyrna, DE $172,203 Viola, DE $173,769 Woodside, DE $173,269

Bear, DE $170,936 Newark, DE $171,003 Claymont, DE $171,136 Delaware City, DE $171,003 Hockessin, DE $171,136 Kirkwood, DE $171,003 Middletown, DE $171,853 Montchanin, DE $171,136

New Castle, DE $171,136 Odessa, DE $172,086 Port Penn, DE $170,536 Rockland, DE $171,136 Saint Georges, DE $171,003 Townsend, DE $171,836 Winterthur, DE $171,136 Lewes, DE $174,669

Wilmington, DE $171,136 Dover, DE $172,969 Dover Afb, DE $173,369 Bethany Beach, DE $175,836 Bethel, DE $172,836 Bridgeville, DE $174,669 Camden Wyoming, DE $173,152 Cheswold, DE $172,569

Clayton, DE $172,136 Dagsboro, DE $175,836 Delmar, DE $172,836 Ellendale, DE $174,669 Felton, DE $174,669 Fenwick Island, DE $175,836 Frankford, DE $175,836 Frederica, DE $174,669

Georgetown, DE $174,669 Greenwood, DE $174,669 Harbeson, DE $174,669 Harrington, DE $174,669 Hartly, DE $172,053 Houston, DE $174,669 Kenton, DE $172,136 Laurel, DE $172,836

Yorklyn, DE $171,136

Application Development Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Application Development 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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$154,136

Average $168,769/year

$185,594

$12,845

Average $14,064/month

$15,466

$2,964

Average $3,246/week

$3,569

$74

Average $81/hour

$89

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$185,594	$15,466	$3,569	$89
Average	$168,769	$14,064	$3,246	$81
25th Percentile	$154,136	$12,845	$2,964	$74

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