What are the main factors that influence a Backend Developer's salary?

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

How does experience change A Backend Developer's salary?

A Backend Developer's salary grows with experience: a Software Quality Assurance Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $75,094, a Backend Developer (2-4 years)earns $96,410, a Software Quality Assurance Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $116,896, a Software Quality Assurance Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $134,973, a Software Quality Assurance Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $165,198,

What are the highest paying states for a Backend Developer?

Backend Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Backend Developer roles are District of Columbia $103,788, California $103,394, Massachusetts $102,016. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Backend Developer roles make?

Salaries for Backend Developer level roles vary by specialization: Backend Architect: $157,599; Backend Engineer: $129,968; Senior Backend Developer: $128,364; AEM BACKEND DEVELOPER: $120,026; Lead Backend Developer: $113,879.

Backend Developer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Backend Developer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Backend Developer in Delaware is $95,145 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,815
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,208 to $102,824
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,161

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Backend Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,824	$8,569	$1,977	$49
Average	$95,145	$7,929	$1,830	$46
25th Percentile	$85,208	$7,101	$1,639	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Backend Developer Salaries

A Backend Developer'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 Backend Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Backend Developer'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): $75,094
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,410
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,896
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $134,973
Expert (over 8 years): $165,198

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Backend Developer	$75,094
Backend D... Level Backend Developer	$96,410
Software ... Level Backend Developer	$116,896
Software ... Level Backend Developer	$134,973
Software ... Level Backend Developer	$165,198

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How Do Backend Developer 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 Backend Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $103,788.
California: $103,394.
Massachusetts: $102,016.

District of Columbia $103,788 California $103,394 Massachusetts $102,016 Washington $101,641 New Jersey $101,604 Alaska $101,472 Connecticut $100,179 New York $99,654

Hawaii $97,976 Rhode Island $97,189 Maryland $96,654 Minnesota $95,923 Colorado $95,642 Illinois $95,548 Oregon $95,192 Delaware $94,929

New Hampshire $94,764 Virginia $94,395 Pennsylvania $93,317 Nevada $92,773 North Dakota $92,595 Michigan $92,314 Wisconsin $92,211 Vermont $92,005

Texas $91,433 Maine $91,395 Arizona $91,339 Ohio $91,274 Georgia $90,411 Indiana $89,980 Wyoming $89,896 Utah $89,764

Iowa $89,708 Kansas $89,258 Louisiana $89,127 North Carolina $89,080 Missouri $89,061 Florida $88,696 Montana $88,499 Nebraska $88,311

Kentucky $88,208 South Carolina $87,833 Tennessee $87,599 Idaho $87,505 New Mexico $86,821 Oklahoma $86,671 Alabama $86,118 South Dakota $85,190

Arkansas $84,684 West Virginia $84,412 Mississippi $83,596

Top Paying Cities for Backend Developers

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: $98,248
Little Creek: $97,339
Magnolia: $97,742

Lincoln, DE $98,248 Little Creek, DE $97,339 Magnolia, DE $97,742 Milford, DE $98,248 Marydel, DE $96,973 Millsboro, DE $98,248 Millville, DE $98,904 Milton, DE $98,248

Nassau, DE $98,248 Ocean View, DE $98,904 Rehoboth Beach, DE $98,904 Seaford, DE $97,217 Selbyville, DE $98,904 Smyrna, DE $96,860 Viola, DE $97,742 Woodside, DE $97,460

Bear, DE $96,148 Newark, DE $96,186 Claymont, DE $96,261 Delaware City, DE $96,186 Hockessin, DE $96,261 Kirkwood, DE $96,186 Middletown, DE $96,664 Montchanin, DE $96,261

New Castle, DE $96,261 Odessa, DE $96,795 Port Penn, DE $95,923 Rockland, DE $96,261 Saint Georges, DE $96,186 Townsend, DE $96,654 Winterthur, DE $96,261 Lewes, DE $98,248

Wilmington, DE $96,261 Dover, DE $97,292 Dover Afb, DE $97,517 Bethany Beach, DE $98,904 Bethel, DE $97,217 Bridgeville, DE $98,248 Camden Wyoming, DE $97,395 Cheswold, DE $97,067

Clayton, DE $96,823 Dagsboro, DE $98,904 Delmar, DE $97,217 Ellendale, DE $98,248 Felton, DE $98,248 Fenwick Island, DE $98,904 Frankford, DE $98,904 Frederica, DE $98,248

Georgetown, DE $98,248 Greenwood, DE $98,248 Harbeson, DE $98,248 Harrington, DE $98,248 Hartly, DE $96,776 Houston, DE $98,248 Kenton, DE $96,823 Laurel, DE $97,217

Yorklyn, DE $96,261

Backend Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Backend Developer'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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$85,208

Average $95,145/year

$102,824

$7,101

Average $7,929/month

$8,569

$1,639

Average $1,830/week

$1,977

$41

Average $46/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,824	$8,569	$1,977	$49
Average	$95,145	$7,929	$1,830	$46
25th Percentile	$85,208	$7,101	$1,639	$41

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