What are the main factors that influence an IT Software 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 IT Software Engineer's salary?

An IT Software Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Software Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $81,165, a Software Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $104,451, a IT Software Engineer (4-7 years)earns $127,917, a Software Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $147,997, a Software Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $170,128,

What are the highest paying states for an IT Software Engineer?

IT Software Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for IT Software Engineer roles are District of Columbia $140,742, California $140,208, Massachusetts $138,339. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of IT Software Engineer roles make?

Salaries for IT Software Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Senior Software Developer, IT: $152,377; Software Engineer IV: $148,896; Full Stack Software Engineer IV: $145,410; Software Developer, IT: $131,222; Software Engineer III: $128,694.

IT Software Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an IT Software Engineer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an IT Software Engineer in Delaware is $128,729 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $149,831
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $118,606 to $139,775
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $109,390

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IT Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$139,775	$11,648	$2,688	$67
Average	$128,729	$10,727	$2,476	$62
25th Percentile	$118,606	$9,884	$2,281	$57

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Key Factors That Influence IT Software Engineer Salaries

An IT Software 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 IT Software Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an IT Software 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): $81,165
Early Career (1-2 years): $104,451
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $127,917
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $147,997
Expert (over 8 years): $170,128

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level IT Software Engineer	$81,165
Software ... Level IT Software Engineer	$104,451
IT Softwa... Level IT Software Engineer	$127,917
Software ... Level IT Software Engineer	$147,997
Software ... Level IT Software Engineer	$170,128

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

District of Columbia: $140,742.
California: $140,208.
Massachusetts: $138,339.

District of Columbia $140,742 California $140,208 Massachusetts $138,339 Washington $137,831 New Jersey $137,780 Alaska $137,602 Connecticut $135,848 New York $135,136

Hawaii $132,861 Rhode Island $131,793 Maryland $131,068 Minnesota $130,077 Colorado $129,695 Illinois $129,568 Oregon $129,085 Delaware $128,729

New Hampshire $128,506 Virginia $128,005 Pennsylvania $126,543 Nevada $125,806 North Dakota $125,564 Michigan $125,183 Wisconsin $125,043 Vermont $124,763

Texas $123,988 Maine $123,937 Arizona $123,861 Ohio $123,772 Georgia $122,602 Indiana $122,018 Wyoming $121,903 Utah $121,725

Iowa $121,649 Kansas $121,039 Louisiana $120,861 North Carolina $120,797 Missouri $120,772 Florida $120,276 Montana $120,009 Nebraska $119,755

Kentucky $119,615 South Carolina $119,107 Tennessee $118,789 Idaho $118,662 New Mexico $117,734 Oklahoma $117,531 Alabama $116,781 South Dakota $115,522

Arkansas $114,836 West Virginia $114,467 Mississippi $113,361

Top Paying Cities for IT Software 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: $128,150
Little Creek: $129,088
Magnolia: $128,902

Lincoln, DE $128,150 Little Creek, DE $129,088 Magnolia, DE $128,902 Milford, DE $128,475 Marydel, DE $128,686 Millsboro, DE $127,612 Millville, DE $127,809 Milton, DE $128,030

Nassau, DE $128,123 Ocean View, DE $127,787 Rehoboth Beach, DE $128,033 Seaford, DE $128,105 Selbyville, DE $127,575 Smyrna, DE $129,177 Viola, DE $128,582 Woodside, DE $128,928

Bear, DE $128,630 Newark, DE $128,582 Claymont, DE $128,845 Delaware City, DE $128,710 Hockessin, DE $128,570 Kirkwood, DE $128,686 Middletown, DE $128,736 Montchanin, DE $128,600

New Castle, DE $128,619 Odessa, DE $128,799 Port Penn, DE $128,886 Rockland, DE $128,612 Saint Georges, DE $128,695 Townsend, DE $128,893 Winterthur, DE $128,628 Lewes, DE $128,080

Wilmington, DE $128,577 Dover, DE $129,088 Dover Afb, DE $128,408 Bethany Beach, DE $127,653 Bethel, DE $127,785 Bridgeville, DE $128,086 Camden Wyoming, DE $128,724 Cheswold, DE $129,046

Clayton, DE $129,050 Dagsboro, DE $127,564 Delmar, DE $127,359 Ellendale, DE $127,745 Felton, DE $128,465 Fenwick Island, DE $127,592 Frankford, DE $127,369 Frederica, DE $128,592

Georgetown, DE $127,515 Greenwood, DE $128,106 Harbeson, DE $127,651 Harrington, DE $128,302 Hartly, DE $128,701 Houston, DE $128,119 Kenton, DE $129,056 Laurel, DE $127,439

Yorklyn, DE $128,609

IT Software Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an IT Software 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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$118,606

Average $128,729/year

$139,775

$9,884

Average $10,727/month

$11,648

$2,281

Average $2,476/week

$2,688

$57

Average $62/hour

$67

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$139,775	$11,648	$2,688	$67
Average	$128,729	$10,727	$2,476	$62
25th Percentile	$118,606	$9,884	$2,281	$57

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