Software Engineer Salary in Delaware
Based on 1K+ workers in Delaware
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (DE)
$132,670
$63.784/hr
vs National Average
$101,746
+30.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$64K – $166K
1K employed in Delaware
Salary Distribution — Software Engineer in Delaware
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,850 |
| 25th percentile | $71,580 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $132,670 |
| 75th percentile | $165,160 |
| 90th percentile | $165,740 |
Historical Salary Trend — Software Engineer in Delaware vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $114,340 |
| 2023 | $129,710 |
| 2024 | $132,670 |
| Year | Delaware Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $114,340 | $89,712 |
| 2023 | $129,710 | $97,924 |
| 2024 | $132,670 | $101,746 |