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

A Lead Python Developer's salary grows with experience: starting around $137,120 for beginners, reaching about $139,279 at mid-level, and approach $144,129 for experts.

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

Lead Python Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Python Developer roles are District of Columbia $157,205, California $156,608, Massachusetts $154,521. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Lead Python Developer level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Python Developer: $115,260; Senior Python Developer: $112,070; Python Full Stack Developer: $109,651; Python Backend Developer: $106,095; Remote Python Developer: $101,616.

Lead Python Developer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead Python Developer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Python Developer in Delaware is $143,787 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $69.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $165,969
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $132,800 to $155,398
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $122,798

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Lead Python Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$155,398	$12,950	$2,988	$75
Average	$143,787	$11,982	$2,765	$69
25th Percentile	$132,800	$11,067	$2,554	$64

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Python Developer Salaries

A Lead Python 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 Lead Python Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Python 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): $137,120
Early Career (1-2 years): $137,950
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $139,279
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,272
Expert (over 8 years): $144,129

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Lead Python Developer	$137,120
Intermediate Level Lead Python Developer	$137,950
Senior Level Lead Python Developer	$139,279
Specialist Level Lead Python Developer	$141,272
Expert Level Lead Python Developer	$144,129

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

District of Columbia: $157,205.
California: $156,608.
Massachusetts: $154,521.

District of Columbia $157,205 California $156,608 Massachusetts $154,521 Washington $153,953 New Jersey $153,896 Alaska $153,698 Connecticut $151,738 New York $150,943

Hawaii $148,402 Rhode Island $147,209 Maryland $146,400 Minnesota $145,292 Colorado $144,866 Illinois $144,724 Oregon $144,185 Delaware $143,787

New Hampshire $143,537 Virginia $142,978 Pennsylvania $141,345 Nevada $140,522 North Dakota $140,252 Michigan $139,826 Wisconsin $139,670 Vermont $139,357

Texas $138,491 Maine $138,434 Arizona $138,349 Ohio $138,250 Georgia $136,944 Indiana $136,290 Wyoming $136,163 Utah $135,964

Iowa $135,879 Kansas $135,197 Louisiana $134,998 North Carolina $134,927 Missouri $134,899 Florida $134,345 Montana $134,047 Nebraska $133,763

Kentucky $133,607 South Carolina $133,039 Tennessee $132,684 Idaho $132,542 New Mexico $131,506 Oklahoma $131,278 Alabama $130,441 South Dakota $129,035

Arkansas $128,268 West Virginia $127,857 Mississippi $126,621

Top Paying Cities for Lead Python 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: $148,813
Little Creek: $147,436
Magnolia: $148,047

Lincoln, DE $148,813 Little Creek, DE $147,436 Magnolia, DE $148,047 Milford, DE $148,813 Marydel, DE $146,882 Millsboro, DE $148,813 Millville, DE $149,807 Milton, DE $148,813

Nassau, DE $148,813 Ocean View, DE $149,807 Rehoboth Beach, DE $149,807 Seaford, DE $147,252 Selbyville, DE $149,807 Smyrna, DE $146,712 Viola, DE $148,047 Woodside, DE $147,621

Bear, DE $145,633 Newark, DE $145,690 Claymont, DE $145,803 Delaware City, DE $145,690 Hockessin, DE $145,803 Kirkwood, DE $145,690 Middletown, DE $146,414 Montchanin, DE $145,803

New Castle, DE $145,803 Odessa, DE $146,613 Port Penn, DE $145,292 Rockland, DE $145,803 Saint Georges, DE $145,690 Townsend, DE $146,400 Winterthur, DE $145,803 Lewes, DE $148,813

Wilmington, DE $145,803 Dover, DE $147,365 Dover Afb, DE $147,706 Bethany Beach, DE $149,807 Bethel, DE $147,252 Bridgeville, DE $148,813 Camden Wyoming, DE $147,521 Cheswold, DE $147,024

Clayton, DE $146,655 Dagsboro, DE $149,807 Delmar, DE $147,252 Ellendale, DE $148,813 Felton, DE $148,813 Fenwick Island, DE $149,807 Frankford, DE $149,807 Frederica, DE $148,813

Georgetown, DE $148,813 Greenwood, DE $148,813 Harbeson, DE $148,813 Harrington, DE $148,813 Hartly, DE $146,584 Houston, DE $148,813 Kenton, DE $146,655 Laurel, DE $147,252

Yorklyn, DE $145,803

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

Understanding how a Lead Python 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 January 01, 2026

$132,800

Average $143,787/year

$155,398

$11,067

Average $11,982/month

$12,950

$2,554

Average $2,765/week

$2,988

$64

Average $69/hour

$75

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$155,398	$12,950	$2,988	$75
Average	$143,787	$11,982	$2,765	$69
25th Percentile	$132,800	$11,067	$2,554	$64

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