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

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

How does experience change A Lead Application Developer's salary?

A Lead Application Developer's salary grows with experience: a Mobile Applications Developer (2-4 years)earns $107,539, a Mobile Applications Developer, Sr. (4-7 years)earns $130,548, a Lead Application Developer (7+ years)earns $158,874,

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Application Developer?

Lead Application Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Application Developer roles are District of Columbia $174,622, California $173,960, Massachusetts $171,641. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Application Developer roles make?

Salaries for Lead Application Developer level roles vary by specialization: Application Developer Manager: $151,549; Application Systems Analysis/Developer IV: $143,613; Application Lead: $131,212; Senior Application Developer: $125,956; Client/Server Application Developer IV: $124,200.

Lead Application Developer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead Application Developer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Application Developer in Delaware is $159,718 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $77.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $181,658
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $149,638 to $171,202
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $140,460

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Lead Application Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$171,202	$14,267	$3,292	$82
Average	$159,718	$13,310	$3,071	$77
25th Percentile	$149,638	$12,470	$2,878	$72

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Application Developer Salaries

A Lead Application 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 Do Lead Application 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 Lead Application Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $174,622.
California: $173,960.
Massachusetts: $171,641.

District of Columbia $174,622 California $173,960 Massachusetts $171,641 Washington $171,010 New Jersey $170,947 Alaska $170,726 Connecticut $168,550 New York $167,667

Hawaii $164,844 Rhode Island $163,519 Maryland $162,620 Minnesota $161,390 Colorado $160,917 Illinois $160,759 Oregon $160,160 Delaware $159,718

New Hampshire $159,440 Virginia $158,819 Pennsylvania $157,005 Nevada $156,091 North Dakota $155,791 Michigan $155,318 Wisconsin $155,144 Vermont $154,797

Texas $153,835 Maine $153,772 Arizona $153,677 Ohio $153,567 Georgia $152,116 Indiana $151,391 Wyoming $151,249 Utah $151,028

Iowa $150,933 Kansas $150,176 Louisiana $149,955 North Carolina $149,877 Missouri $149,845 Florida $149,230 Montana $148,899 Nebraska $148,583

Kentucky $148,410 South Carolina $147,779 Tennessee $147,385 Idaho $147,227 New Mexico $146,076 Oklahoma $145,823 Alabama $144,893 South Dakota $143,331

Arkansas $142,480 West Virginia $142,022 Mississippi $140,650

Top Paying Cities for Lead Application 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: $158,999
Little Creek: $160,163
Magnolia: $159,932

Lincoln, DE $158,999 Little Creek, DE $160,163 Magnolia, DE $159,932 Milford, DE $159,403 Marydel, DE $159,664 Millsboro, DE $158,332 Millville, DE $158,576 Milton, DE $158,851

Nassau, DE $158,966 Ocean View, DE $158,549 Rehoboth Beach, DE $158,854 Seaford, DE $158,944 Selbyville, DE $158,286 Smyrna, DE $160,273 Viola, DE $159,535 Woodside, DE $159,964

Bear, DE $159,595 Newark, DE $159,535 Claymont, DE $159,862 Delaware City, DE $159,694 Hockessin, DE $159,521 Kirkwood, DE $159,664 Middletown, DE $159,726 Montchanin, DE $159,557

New Castle, DE $159,581 Odessa, DE $159,805 Port Penn, DE $159,912 Rockland, DE $159,573 Saint Georges, DE $159,675 Townsend, DE $159,921 Winterthur, DE $159,592 Lewes, DE $158,912

Wilmington, DE $159,529 Dover, DE $160,163 Dover Afb, DE $159,319 Bethany Beach, DE $158,382 Bethel, DE $158,546 Bridgeville, DE $158,920 Camden Wyoming, DE $159,712 Cheswold, DE $160,111

Clayton, DE $160,115 Dagsboro, DE $158,272 Delmar, DE $158,018 Ellendale, DE $158,497 Felton, DE $159,390 Fenwick Island, DE $158,306 Frankford, DE $158,030 Frederica, DE $159,548

Georgetown, DE $158,212 Greenwood, DE $158,945 Harbeson, DE $158,381 Harrington, DE $159,188 Hartly, DE $159,683 Houston, DE $158,961 Kenton, DE $160,123 Laurel, DE $158,117

Yorklyn, DE $159,568

Lead Application Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Application 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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$149,638

Average $159,718/year

$171,202

$12,470

Average $13,310/month

$14,267

$2,878

Average $3,071/week

$3,292

$72

Average $77/hour

$82

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$171,202	$14,267	$3,292	$82
Average	$159,718	$13,310	$3,071	$77
25th Percentile	$149,638	$12,470	$2,878	$72

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