What are the main factors that influence a Java Programmer's salary?

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

How does experience change A Java Programmer's salary?

A Java Programmer's salary grows with experience: starting around $106,280 for beginners, reaching about $110,435 at mid-level, and approach $114,366 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Java Programmer?

Java Programmer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Java Programmer roles are District of Columbia $120,740, California $120,282, Massachusetts $118,679. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Java Programmer roles make?

Salaries for Java Programmer level roles vary by specialization: Java Architect: $144,667; Web Applications Programmer IV: $139,790; Senior Java Programmer: $125,277; Web Applications Programmer III: $113,990; Java Engineer: $109,082.

Java Programmer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Java Programmer make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Java Programmer in Delaware is $110,435 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $127,458
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $100,076 to $119,346
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $90,644

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Java Programmer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,346	$9,945	$2,295	$57
Average	$110,435	$9,203	$2,124	$53
25th Percentile	$100,076	$8,340	$1,925	$48

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Key Factors That Influence Java Programmer Salaries

A Java Programmer'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 Java Programmer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Java Programmer'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): $106,280
Early Career (1-2 years): $106,598
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,435
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $114,104
Expert (over 8 years): $114,366

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Java Programmer	$106,280
Intermediate Level Java Programmer	$106,598
Senior Level Java Programmer	$110,435
Specialist Level Java Programmer	$114,104
Expert Level Java Programmer	$114,366

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How Do Java Programmer 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 Java Programmers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $120,740.
California: $120,282.
Massachusetts: $118,679.

District of Columbia $120,740 California $120,282 Massachusetts $118,679 Washington $118,243 New Jersey $118,199 Alaska $118,047 Connecticut $116,542 New York $115,931

Hawaii $113,979 Rhode Island $113,063 Maryland $112,441 Minnesota $111,591 Colorado $111,264 Illinois $111,155 Oregon $110,740 Delaware $110,435

New Hampshire $110,243 Virginia $109,813 Pennsylvania $108,559 Nevada $107,927 North Dakota $107,720 Michigan $107,392 Wisconsin $107,272 Vermont $107,033

Texas $106,367 Maine $106,324 Arizona $106,258 Ohio $106,182 Georgia $105,179 Indiana $104,677 Wyoming $104,579 Utah $104,426

Iowa $104,361 Kansas $103,837 Louisiana $103,685 North Carolina $103,630 Missouri $103,608 Florida $103,183 Montana $102,954 Nebraska $102,736

Kentucky $102,616 South Carolina $102,180 Tennessee $101,907 Idaho $101,798 New Mexico $101,002 Oklahoma $100,828 Alabama $100,184 South Dakota $99,105

Arkansas $98,516 West Virginia $98,200 Mississippi $97,251

Top Paying Cities for Java Programmers

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: $114,295
Little Creek: $113,238
Magnolia: $113,706

Lincoln, DE $114,295 Little Creek, DE $113,238 Magnolia, DE $113,706 Milford, DE $114,295 Marydel, DE $112,812 Millsboro, DE $114,295 Millville, DE $115,059 Milton, DE $114,295

Nassau, DE $114,295 Ocean View, DE $115,059 Rehoboth Beach, DE $115,059 Seaford, DE $113,096 Selbyville, DE $115,059 Smyrna, DE $112,681 Viola, DE $113,706 Woodside, DE $113,379

Bear, DE $111,853 Newark, DE $111,896 Claymont, DE $111,983 Delaware City, DE $111,896 Hockessin, DE $111,983 Kirkwood, DE $111,896 Middletown, DE $112,452 Montchanin, DE $111,983

New Castle, DE $111,983 Odessa, DE $112,605 Port Penn, DE $111,591 Rockland, DE $111,983 Saint Georges, DE $111,896 Townsend, DE $112,441 Winterthur, DE $111,983 Lewes, DE $114,295

Wilmington, DE $111,983 Dover, DE $113,183 Dover Afb, DE $113,445 Bethany Beach, DE $115,059 Bethel, DE $113,096 Bridgeville, DE $114,295 Camden Wyoming, DE $113,303 Cheswold, DE $112,921

Clayton, DE $112,638 Dagsboro, DE $115,059 Delmar, DE $113,096 Ellendale, DE $114,295 Felton, DE $114,295 Fenwick Island, DE $115,059 Frankford, DE $115,059 Frederica, DE $114,295

Georgetown, DE $114,295 Greenwood, DE $114,295 Harbeson, DE $114,295 Harrington, DE $114,295 Hartly, DE $112,583 Houston, DE $114,295 Kenton, DE $112,638 Laurel, DE $113,096

Yorklyn, DE $111,983

Java Programmer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Java Programmer'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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$100,076

Average $110,435/year

$119,346

$8,340

Average $9,203/month

$9,945

$1,925

Average $2,124/week

$2,295

$48

Average $53/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,346	$9,945	$2,295	$57
Average	$110,435	$9,203	$2,124	$53
25th Percentile	$100,076	$8,340	$1,925	$48

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