What are the main factors that influence a Software Development Lead's salary?

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

How does experience change a Software Development Lead's salary?

A Software Development Lead's salary grows with experience: starting around $120,087 for beginners, reaching about $121,508 at mid-level, and approach $128,525 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Software Development Lead?

Software Development Lead salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Software Development Lead roles are District of Columbia $135,540, California $135,026, Massachusetts $133,226. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Software Development Lead roles make?

Salaries for Software Development Lead level roles vary by specialization: VP of Software Development: $241,493; Software Development Manager: $169,520; Senior Software Development Lead: $167,666; Software development engineers in test Lead: $166,316; Lead Software Development Engineer: $150,830.

Software Development Lead Salary in Delaware

How much does a Software Development Lead make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software Development Lead in Delaware is $123,972 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $143,690
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $114,546 to $134,293
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $105,965

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Software Development Lead Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,293	$11,191	$2,583	$65
Average	$123,972	$10,331	$2,384	$60
25th Percentile	$114,546	$9,546	$2,203	$55

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Key Factors That Influence Software Development Lead Salaries

A Software Development Lead'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 Software Development Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software Development Lead'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): $120,087
Early Career (1-2 years): $120,372
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $121,508
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $126,249
Expert (over 8 years): $128,525

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Software Development Lead	$120,087
Intermediate Level Software Development Lead	$120,372
Senior Level Software Development Lead	$121,508
Specialist Level Software Development Lead	$126,249
Expert Level Software Development Lead	$128,525

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How Do Software Development Lead 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 Software Development Leads. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $135,540.
California: $135,026.
Massachusetts: $133,226.

District of Columbia $135,540 California $135,026 Massachusetts $133,226 Washington $132,737 New Jersey $132,688 Alaska $132,516 Connecticut $130,827 New York $130,142

Hawaii $127,950 Rhode Island $126,922 Maryland $126,224 Minnesota $125,269 Colorado $124,902 Illinois $124,780 Oregon $124,314 Delaware $123,972

New Hampshire $123,756 Virginia $123,274 Pennsylvania $121,866 Nevada $121,156 North Dakota $120,924 Michigan $120,556 Wisconsin $120,422 Vermont $120,152

Texas $119,406 Maine $119,357 Arizona $119,283 Ohio $119,197 Georgia $118,071 Indiana $117,508 Wyoming $117,398 Utah $117,227

Iowa $117,153 Kansas $116,565 Louisiana $116,394 North Carolina $116,333 Missouri $116,308 Florida $115,831 Montana $115,574 Nebraska $115,329

Kentucky $115,194 South Carolina $114,705 Tennessee $114,399 Idaho $114,276 New Mexico $113,383 Oklahoma $113,187 Alabama $112,464 South Dakota $111,253

Arkansas $110,592 West Virginia $110,237 Mississippi $109,171

Top Paying Cities for Software Development Leads

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: $128,305
Little Creek: $127,118
Magnolia: $127,644

Lincoln, DE $128,305 Little Creek, DE $127,118 Magnolia, DE $127,644 Milford, DE $128,305 Marydel, DE $126,640 Millsboro, DE $128,305 Millville, DE $129,162 Milton, DE $128,305

Nassau, DE $128,305 Ocean View, DE $129,162 Rehoboth Beach, DE $129,162 Seaford, DE $126,959 Selbyville, DE $129,162 Smyrna, DE $126,493 Viola, DE $127,644 Woodside, DE $127,277

Bear, DE $125,563 Newark, DE $125,612 Claymont, DE $125,710 Delaware City, DE $125,612 Hockessin, DE $125,710 Kirkwood, DE $125,612 Middletown, DE $126,236 Montchanin, DE $125,710

New Castle, DE $125,710 Odessa, DE $126,408 Port Penn, DE $125,269 Rockland, DE $125,710 Saint Georges, DE $125,612 Townsend, DE $126,224 Winterthur, DE $125,710 Lewes, DE $128,305

Wilmington, DE $125,710 Dover, DE $127,057 Dover Afb, DE $127,350 Bethany Beach, DE $129,162 Bethel, DE $126,959 Bridgeville, DE $128,305 Camden Wyoming, DE $127,191 Cheswold, DE $126,763

Clayton, DE $126,445 Dagsboro, DE $129,162 Delmar, DE $126,959 Ellendale, DE $128,305 Felton, DE $128,305 Fenwick Island, DE $129,162 Frankford, DE $129,162 Frederica, DE $128,305

Georgetown, DE $128,305 Greenwood, DE $128,305 Harbeson, DE $128,305 Harrington, DE $128,305 Hartly, DE $126,383 Houston, DE $128,305 Kenton, DE $126,445 Laurel, DE $126,959

Yorklyn, DE $125,710

Software Development Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software Development Lead'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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$114,546

Average $123,972/year

$134,293

$9,546

Average $10,331/month

$11,191

$2,203

Average $2,384/week

$2,583

$55

Average $60/hour

$65

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,293	$11,191	$2,583	$65
Average	$123,972	$10,331	$2,384	$60
25th Percentile	$114,546	$9,546	$2,203	$55

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