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Software Developer Salary in Delaware

Median Annual in Delaware
$133,020/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$63.95/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Delaware

groups Employed in DE
3,380
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$133,276 #19 of 50

Software Developer pay in Delaware, explained

Software developers in Delaware earn a median of $133,020 per year ($63.95 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $96,620, while the most experienced software developers reach about $174,390. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Delaware.

Is $133,020 good pay in Delaware?

Adjusted for Delaware's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $133,020 is worth about $133,276 in national buying power — ranking Delaware #19 for real pay (vs #14 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in Delaware

Entry level (10th pct)
$96,620
$46.45/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$133,020
$63.95/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$174,390
$83.84/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DE
Delaware (here) $133,020 $133,276
Maryland $138,680 $132,128 −$5,660
New Jersey $135,940 $124,939 −$2,920
Pennsylvania $126,550 $129,699 +$6,470

Software Developer in Delaware: FAQ

How much do software developers make in Delaware?

Software developers in Delaware earn a median of $133,020 per year ($63.95 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does Delaware pay software developers well?

At $133,020, Delaware pays 2% below the national median for software developers. An estimated 3,380 work in the state.

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