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

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

How does experience change A Developer Engineer's salary?

A Developer Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Software Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $83,813, a Software Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $107,857, a Developer Engineer (4-7 years)earns $132,092, a Software Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $152,831, a Software Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $175,677,

What are the highest paying states for a Developer Engineer?

Developer Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Developer Engineer roles are District of Columbia $145,332, California $144,781, Massachusetts $142,851. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Developer Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Developer Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Backend Developer V: $151,026; Backend Developer IV: $145,389; Backend Developer III: $125,127; software engineer developer: $122,451; Developer Trainer Engineer: $119,730.

Developer Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Developer Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Developer Engineer in Delaware is $132,928 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $64.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $154,655
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $122,464 to $144,301
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $112,937

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Developer Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$144,301	$12,025	$2,775	$69
Average	$132,928	$11,077	$2,556	$64
25th Percentile	$122,464	$10,205	$2,355	$59

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Key Factors That Influence Developer Engineer Salaries

A Developer 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 Developer Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Developer 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): $83,813
Early Career (1-2 years): $107,857
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $132,092
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $152,831
Expert (over 8 years): $175,677

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Developer Engineer	$83,813
Software ... Level Developer Engineer	$107,857
Developer... Level Developer Engineer	$132,092
Software ... Level Developer Engineer	$152,831
Software ... Level Developer Engineer	$175,677

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

District of Columbia: $145,332.
California: $144,781.
Massachusetts: $142,851.

District of Columbia $145,332 California $144,781 Massachusetts $142,851 Washington $142,326 New Jersey $142,274 Alaska $142,090 Connecticut $140,279 New York $139,544

Hawaii $137,194 Rhode Island $136,091 Maryland $135,343 Minnesota $134,319 Colorado $133,926 Illinois $133,794 Oregon $133,296 Delaware $132,928

New Hampshire $132,697 Virginia $132,180 Pennsylvania $130,670 Nevada $129,909 North Dakota $129,660 Michigan $129,266 Wisconsin $129,121 Vermont $128,833

Texas $128,032 Maine $127,979 Arizona $127,901 Ohio $127,809 Georgia $126,601 Indiana $125,997 Wyoming $125,879 Utah $125,696

Iowa $125,617 Kansas $124,987 Louisiana $124,803 North Carolina $124,737 Missouri $124,711 Florida $124,199 Montana $123,924 Nebraska $123,661

Kentucky $123,517 South Carolina $122,992 Tennessee $122,663 Idaho $122,532 New Mexico $121,574 Oklahoma $121,364 Alabama $120,589 South Dakota $119,290

Arkansas $118,581 West Virginia $118,201 Mississippi $117,059

Top Paying Cities for Developer 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: $137,575
Little Creek: $136,301
Magnolia: $136,866

Lincoln, DE $137,575 Little Creek, DE $136,301 Magnolia, DE $136,866 Milford, DE $137,575 Marydel, DE $135,790 Millsboro, DE $137,575 Millville, DE $138,493 Milton, DE $137,575

Nassau, DE $137,575 Ocean View, DE $138,493 Rehoboth Beach, DE $138,493 Seaford, DE $136,131 Selbyville, DE $138,493 Smyrna, DE $135,632 Viola, DE $136,866 Woodside, DE $136,472

Bear, DE $134,634 Newark, DE $134,687 Claymont, DE $134,792 Delaware City, DE $134,687 Hockessin, DE $134,792 Kirkwood, DE $134,687 Middletown, DE $135,356 Montchanin, DE $134,792

New Castle, DE $134,792 Odessa, DE $135,540 Port Penn, DE $134,319 Rockland, DE $134,792 Saint Georges, DE $134,687 Townsend, DE $135,343 Winterthur, DE $134,792 Lewes, DE $137,575

Wilmington, DE $134,792 Dover, DE $136,236 Dover Afb, DE $136,551 Bethany Beach, DE $138,493 Bethel, DE $136,131 Bridgeville, DE $137,575 Camden Wyoming, DE $136,380 Cheswold, DE $135,921

Clayton, DE $135,579 Dagsboro, DE $138,493 Delmar, DE $136,131 Ellendale, DE $137,575 Felton, DE $137,575 Fenwick Island, DE $138,493 Frankford, DE $138,493 Frederica, DE $137,575

Georgetown, DE $137,575 Greenwood, DE $137,575 Harbeson, DE $137,575 Harrington, DE $137,575 Hartly, DE $135,514 Houston, DE $137,575 Kenton, DE $135,579 Laurel, DE $136,131

Yorklyn, DE $134,792

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

Understanding how a Developer 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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$122,464

Average $132,928/year

$144,301

$10,205

Average $11,077/month

$12,025

$2,355

Average $2,556/week

$2,775

$59

Average $64/hour

$69

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$144,301	$12,025	$2,775	$69
Average	$132,928	$11,077	$2,556	$64
25th Percentile	$122,464	$10,205	$2,355	$59

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