Software Developers pay in Delaware
In Delaware, the median pay for software developers is $63.95 an hour ($133,020 a year). About 3,380 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($135,980). Delaware ranks 14th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for software developers in Delaware
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $46.45 | $96,620 |
| 25% of workers | $54.62 | $113,600 |
| Half of workers (median) | $63.95 | $133,020 |
| 75% of workers | $79.15 | $164,640 |
| 90% of workers | $83.84 | $174,390 |
Software Developers pay in Delaware metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dover | $107,530 | 250 |
Delaware unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for software developers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +10.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 95,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Delaware
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysts | $110,560 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $62,160 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $137,470 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $94,200 |
| Computer Network Architects | $148,390 |
| Information Security Analysts | $137,030 |
| Database Administrators | $100,910 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $106,060 |
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