What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Developer's salary?

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

How does experience change An Entry Level Developer's salary?

An Entry Level Developer's salary grows with experience: a Entry Level Developer (0-2 years)earns $73,370, a Web Software Developer II (2-4 years)earns $102,541, a Web Software Developer III (4-7 years)earns $118,235, a Web Software Developer IV (7+ years)earns $139,131, a Web Software Development Manager (7+ years)earns $151,085,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Developer?

Entry Level Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Developer roles are District of Columbia $81,056, California $80,748, Massachusetts $79,672. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Developer roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Developer level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Mainframe Developer: $124,813; Entry Level Python Developer: $115,260; Entry Level Sql Developer: $103,943; Entry Level Software Developer: $98,141; Entry Level Application Developer: $74,973.

Entry Level Developer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Level Developer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Developer in Delaware is $74,138 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,097
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,758 to $84,585
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,950

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Entry Level Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,585	$7,049	$1,627	$41
Average	$74,138	$6,178	$1,426	$36
25th Percentile	$67,758	$5,647	$1,303	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Developer Salaries

An Entry Level Developer'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 Entry Level Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Developer'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): $73,370
Early Career (1-2 years): $102,541
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $118,235
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $139,131
Expert (over 8 years): $151,085

Levels	Salary
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Developer	$73,370
Web Softw... Level Entry Level Developer	$102,541
Web Softw... Level Entry Level Developer	$118,235
Web Softw... Level Entry Level Developer	$139,131
Web Softw... Level Entry Level Developer	$151,085

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

District of Columbia: $81,056.
California: $80,748.
Massachusetts: $79,672.

District of Columbia $81,056 California $80,748 Massachusetts $79,672 Washington $79,379 New Jersey $79,350 Alaska $79,248 Connecticut $78,237 New York $77,827

Hawaii $76,517 Rhode Island $75,902 Maryland $75,485 Minnesota $74,914 Colorado $74,694 Illinois $74,621 Oregon $74,343 Delaware $74,138

New Hampshire $74,009 Virginia $73,720 Pennsylvania $72,879 Nevada $72,454 North Dakota $72,315 Michigan $72,095 Wisconsin $72,015 Vermont $71,854

Texas $71,407 Maine $71,378 Arizona $71,334 Ohio $71,283 Georgia $70,609 Indiana $70,272 Wyoming $70,206 Utah $70,104

Iowa $70,060 Kansas $69,709 Louisiana $69,606 North Carolina $69,570 Missouri $69,555 Florida $69,269 Montana $69,116 Nebraska $68,969

Kentucky $68,889 South Carolina $68,596 Tennessee $68,413 Idaho $68,340 New Mexico $67,805 Oklahoma $67,688 Alabama $67,256 South Dakota $66,531

Arkansas $66,136 West Virginia $65,924 Mississippi $65,287

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Developers

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: $76,729
Little Creek: $76,019
Magnolia: $76,334

Lincoln, DE $76,729 Little Creek, DE $76,019 Magnolia, DE $76,334 Milford, DE $76,729 Marydel, DE $75,734 Millsboro, DE $76,729 Millville, DE $77,242 Milton, DE $76,729

Nassau, DE $76,729 Ocean View, DE $77,242 Rehoboth Beach, DE $77,242 Seaford, DE $75,924 Selbyville, DE $77,242 Smyrna, DE $75,646 Viola, DE $76,334 Woodside, DE $76,114

Bear, DE $75,089 Newark, DE $75,119 Claymont, DE $75,177 Delaware City, DE $75,119 Hockessin, DE $75,177 Kirkwood, DE $75,119 Middletown, DE $75,492 Montchanin, DE $75,177

New Castle, DE $75,177 Odessa, DE $75,595 Port Penn, DE $74,914 Rockland, DE $75,177 Saint Georges, DE $75,119 Townsend, DE $75,485 Winterthur, DE $75,177 Lewes, DE $76,729

Wilmington, DE $75,177 Dover, DE $75,983 Dover Afb, DE $76,158 Bethany Beach, DE $77,242 Bethel, DE $75,924 Bridgeville, DE $76,729 Camden Wyoming, DE $76,063 Cheswold, DE $75,807

Clayton, DE $75,617 Dagsboro, DE $77,242 Delmar, DE $75,924 Ellendale, DE $76,729 Felton, DE $76,729 Fenwick Island, DE $77,242 Frankford, DE $77,242 Frederica, DE $76,729

Georgetown, DE $76,729 Greenwood, DE $76,729 Harbeson, DE $76,729 Harrington, DE $76,729 Hartly, DE $75,580 Houston, DE $76,729 Kenton, DE $75,617 Laurel, DE $75,924

Yorklyn, DE $75,177

Entry Level Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Developer'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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$67,758

Average $74,138/year

$84,585

$5,647

Average $6,178/month

$7,049

$1,303

Average $1,426/week

$1,627

$33

Average $36/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,585	$7,049	$1,627	$41
Average	$74,138	$6,178	$1,426	$36
25th Percentile	$67,758	$5,647	$1,303	$33

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