How much does a software developer make in Delaware?
$133,000a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in Delaware. That is $63.95 an hour or $11,090 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.95
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $96,620Median: $133,000Highest 10%: $174,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,620 | $46.45 | |
| 25th | $113,600 | $54.62 | |
| Median | $133,000 | $63.95 | |
| 75th | $164,600 | $79.15 | |
| 90th | $174,400 | $83.84 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $133,000 |
| Dover, DE | $107,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for software developers.
| 11. New Jersey | $135,900 |
| 12. North Carolina | $134,700 |
| 13. Connecticut | $134,100 |
| 14. Delaware | $133,000 |
| 15. Texas | $132,200 |
| 16. Illinois | $132,100 |
| 17. Idaho | $131,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $63.95 ($133,000 a year).
Do software developers make more in Delaware than the national average?
No: $133,000 against $136,000 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Delaware rank for software developer pay?
Delaware ranks 14 of 50 states.
Which city in Delaware pays software developers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $133,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.