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

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

How does experience change A Lead Programmer's salary?

A Lead Programmer's salary grows with experience: an Applications Programmer III (4-7 years)earns $124,506, an Applications Programmer IV (7+ years)earns $145,850, an Lead Programmer (7-10 years)earns $169,447, an Applications Programming Supervisor (10+ years)earns $136,290, an Applications Programming Manager (10+ years)earns $154,214,

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Programmer?

Lead Programmer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Programmer roles are District of Columbia $187,559, California $186,848, Massachusetts $184,358. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Programmer roles make?

Salaries for Lead Programmer level roles vary by specialization: Lead Programmer Analyst: $166,815; Expert Client/Server Programmer Team Lead: $145,370; Applications Programmer IV: $143,565; Operating Systems Programmer Project Lead: $138,440; Team Lead Web Software Programmer: $137,600.

Lead Programmer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead Programmer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Lead Programmer in Delaware is $171,941 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $83.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $207,617
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $156,514 to $190,615
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $142,468

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Lead Programmer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$190,615	$15,885	$3,666	$92
Average	$171,941	$14,328	$3,307	$83
25th Percentile	$156,514	$13,043	$3,010	$75

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Programmer Salaries

A Lead Programmer'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 Lead Programmer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Programmer'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): $124,506
Early Career (1-2 years): $145,850
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $169,447
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,290
Expert (over 8 years): $154,214

Levels	Salary
Applicati... Level Lead Programmer	$124,506
Applicati... Level Lead Programmer	$145,850
Lead Prog... Level Lead Programmer	$169,447
Applicati... Level Lead Programmer	$136,290
Applicati... Level Lead Programmer	$154,214

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How Do Lead Programmer 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 Lead Programmers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $187,559.
California: $186,848.
Massachusetts: $184,358.

District of Columbia $187,559 California $186,848 Massachusetts $184,358 Washington $183,680 New Jersey $183,612 Alaska $183,375 Connecticut $181,037 New York $180,089

Hawaii $177,057 Rhode Island $175,634 Maryland $174,668 Minnesota $173,347 Colorado $172,839 Illinois $172,669 Oregon $172,025 Delaware $171,551

New Hampshire $171,253 Virginia $170,586 Pennsylvania $168,637 Nevada $167,655 North Dakota $167,333 Michigan $166,825 Wisconsin $166,638 Vermont $166,266

Texas $165,232 Maine $165,165 Arizona $165,063 Ohio $164,945 Georgia $163,386 Indiana $162,607 Wyoming $162,454 Utah $162,217

Iowa $162,116 Kansas $161,302 Louisiana $161,065 North Carolina $160,981 Missouri $160,947 Florida $160,286 Montana $159,930 Nebraska $159,591

Kentucky $159,405 South Carolina $158,728 Tennessee $158,304 Idaho $158,135 New Mexico $156,898 Oklahoma $156,627 Alabama $155,628 South Dakota $153,950

Arkansas $153,036 West Virginia $152,544 Mississippi $151,071

Top Paying Cities for Lead Programmers

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: $177,548
Little Creek: $175,905
Magnolia: $176,633

Lincoln, DE $177,548 Little Creek, DE $175,905 Magnolia, DE $176,633 Milford, DE $177,548 Marydel, DE $175,244 Millsboro, DE $177,548 Millville, DE $178,734 Milton, DE $177,548

Nassau, DE $177,548 Ocean View, DE $178,734 Rehoboth Beach, DE $178,734 Seaford, DE $175,684 Selbyville, DE $178,734 Smyrna, DE $175,041 Viola, DE $176,633 Woodside, DE $176,125

Bear, DE $173,753 Newark, DE $173,821 Claymont, DE $173,957 Delaware City, DE $173,821 Hockessin, DE $173,957 Kirkwood, DE $173,821 Middletown, DE $174,685 Montchanin, DE $173,957

New Castle, DE $173,957 Odessa, DE $174,922 Port Penn, DE $173,347 Rockland, DE $173,957 Saint Georges, DE $173,821 Townsend, DE $174,668 Winterthur, DE $173,957 Lewes, DE $177,548

Wilmington, DE $173,957 Dover, DE $175,820 Dover Afb, DE $176,227 Bethany Beach, DE $178,734 Bethel, DE $175,684 Bridgeville, DE $177,548 Camden Wyoming, DE $176,006 Cheswold, DE $175,413

Clayton, DE $174,973 Dagsboro, DE $178,734 Delmar, DE $175,684 Ellendale, DE $177,548 Felton, DE $177,548 Fenwick Island, DE $178,734 Frankford, DE $178,734 Frederica, DE $177,548

Georgetown, DE $177,548 Greenwood, DE $177,548 Harbeson, DE $177,548 Harrington, DE $177,548 Hartly, DE $174,888 Houston, DE $177,548 Kenton, DE $174,973 Laurel, DE $175,684

Yorklyn, DE $173,957

Lead Programmer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Programmer'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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$156,514

Average $171,941/year

$190,615

$13,043

Average $14,328/month

$15,885

$3,010

Average $3,307/week

$3,666

$75

Average $83/hour

$92

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$190,615	$15,885	$3,666	$92
Average	$171,941	$14,328	$3,307	$83
25th Percentile	$156,514	$13,043	$3,010	$75

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