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: starting around $127,421 for beginners, reaching about $129,759 at mid-level, and approach $138,552 for experts.

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 $145,352, California $144,801, Massachusetts $142,871. 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: $151,035; Backend Developer IV: $145,369; Backend Developer III: $125,127; software engineer developer: $122,456; Developer Trainer Engineer: $119,733.

Developer Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Developer Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Developer Engineer in Delaware is $132,946 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): $155,014
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $122,589 to $144,497
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $113,160

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Developer Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$144,497	$12,041	$2,779	$69
Average	$132,946	$11,079	$2,557	$64
25th Percentile	$122,589	$10,216	$2,357	$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): $127,421
Early Career (1-2 years): $128,200
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $129,759
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,494
Expert (over 8 years): $138,552

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Developer Engineer	$127,421
Intermediate Level Developer Engineer	$128,200
Senior Level Developer Engineer	$129,759
Specialist Level Developer Engineer	$135,494
Expert Level Developer Engineer	$138,552

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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: $145,352.
California: $144,801.
Massachusetts: $142,871.

District of Columbia $145,352 California $144,801 Massachusetts $142,871 Washington $142,346 New Jersey $142,293 Alaska $142,110 Connecticut $140,298 New York $139,563

Hawaii $137,213 Rhode Island $136,110 Maryland $135,362 Minnesota $134,338 Colorado $133,944 Illinois $133,813 Oregon $133,314 Delaware $132,946

New Hampshire $132,715 Virginia $132,198 Pennsylvania $130,688 Nevada $129,927 North Dakota $129,677 Michigan $129,284 Wisconsin $129,139 Vermont $128,850

Texas $128,050 Maine $127,997 Arizona $127,918 Ohio $127,826 Georgia $126,619 Indiana $126,015 Wyoming $125,897 Utah $125,713

Iowa $125,634 Kansas $125,004 Louisiana $124,820 North Carolina $124,754 Missouri $124,728 Florida $124,216 Montana $123,941 Nebraska $123,678

Kentucky $123,534 South Carolina $123,008 Tennessee $122,680 Idaho $122,549 New Mexico $121,591 Oklahoma $121,381 Alabama $120,606 South Dakota $119,306

Arkansas $118,597 West Virginia $118,217 Mississippi $117,075

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: $137,594
Little Creek: $136,320
Magnolia: $136,885

Lincoln, DE $137,594 Little Creek, DE $136,320 Magnolia, DE $136,885 Milford, DE $137,594 Marydel, DE $135,808 Millsboro, DE $137,594 Millville, DE $138,512 Milton, DE $137,594

Nassau, DE $137,594 Ocean View, DE $138,512 Rehoboth Beach, DE $138,512 Seaford, DE $136,149 Selbyville, DE $138,512 Smyrna, DE $135,651 Viola, DE $136,885 Woodside, DE $136,491

Bear, DE $134,653 Newark, DE $134,705 Claymont, DE $134,810 Delaware City, DE $134,705 Hockessin, DE $134,810 Kirkwood, DE $134,705 Middletown, DE $135,375 Montchanin, DE $134,810

New Castle, DE $134,810 Odessa, DE $135,559 Port Penn, DE $134,338 Rockland, DE $134,810 Saint Georges, DE $134,705 Townsend, DE $135,362 Winterthur, DE $134,810 Lewes, DE $137,594

Wilmington, DE $134,810 Dover, DE $136,254 Dover Afb, DE $136,570 Bethany Beach, DE $138,512 Bethel, DE $136,149 Bridgeville, DE $137,594 Camden Wyoming, DE $136,399 Cheswold, DE $135,939

Clayton, DE $135,598 Dagsboro, DE $138,512 Delmar, DE $136,149 Ellendale, DE $137,594 Felton, DE $137,594 Fenwick Island, DE $138,512 Frankford, DE $138,512 Frederica, DE $137,594

Georgetown, DE $137,594 Greenwood, DE $137,594 Harbeson, DE $137,594 Harrington, DE $137,594 Hartly, DE $135,532 Houston, DE $137,594 Kenton, DE $135,598 Laurel, DE $136,149

Yorklyn, DE $134,810

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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$122,589

Average $132,946/year

$144,497

$10,216

Average $11,079/month

$12,041

$2,357

Average $2,557/week

$2,779

$59

Average $64/hour

$69

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$144,497	$12,041	$2,779	$69
Average	$132,946	$11,079	$2,557	$64
25th Percentile	$122,589	$10,216	$2,357	$59

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