What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Java Developer's salary?

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

How does experience change An Entry Level Java Developer's salary?

An Entry Level Java Developer's salary grows with experience: a Technical Writer I (0-2 years)earns $65,689, a Entry Level Java Developer (2-4 years)earns $78,948, a Technical Writer III (4-7 years)earns $99,123, a Technical Writer IV (7+ years)earns $116,162, a Technical Writing Supervisor (7+ years)earns $109,910,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Java Developer?

Entry Level Java Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Java Developer roles are District of Columbia $85,252, California $84,928, Massachusetts $83,796. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Java Developer roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Java Developer level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Mainframe Developer: $123,368; Entry Level Python Developer: $115,284; Java Developer: $105,982; Entry Level Sql Developer: $101,736; Entry Level Software Developer: $101,213.

Entry Level Java Developer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Level Java Developer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Entry Level Java Developer in Delaware is $78,152 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, an Entry Level Java Developer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,496
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,159 to $86,184
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,972

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Entry Level Java Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,184	$7,182	$1,657	$41
Average	$78,152	$6,513	$1,503	$38
25th Percentile	$69,159	$5,763	$1,330	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Java Developer Salaries

An Entry Level Java 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 Entry Level Java Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Java 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): $65,689
Early Career (1-2 years): $78,948
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $99,123
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,162
Expert (over 8 years): $109,910

Levels	Salary
Technical... Level Entry Level Java Developer	$65,689
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Java Developer	$78,948
Technical... Level Entry Level Java Developer	$99,123
Technical... Level Entry Level Java Developer	$116,162
Technical... Level Entry Level Java Developer	$109,910

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How Do Entry Level Java 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 Entry Level Java Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $85,252.
California: $84,928.
Massachusetts: $83,796.

District of Columbia $85,252 California $84,928 Massachusetts $83,796 Washington $83,488 New Jersey $83,457 Alaska $83,350 Connecticut $82,287 New York $81,856

Hawaii $80,478 Rhode Island $79,831 Maryland $79,392 Minnesota $78,791 Colorado $78,560 Illinois $78,483 Oregon $78,191 Delaware $77,975

New Hampshire $77,840 Virginia $77,536 Pennsylvania $76,651 Nevada $76,204 North Dakota $76,058 Michigan $75,827 Wisconsin $75,742 Vermont $75,573

Texas $75,103 Maine $75,072 Arizona $75,026 Ohio $74,972 Georgia $74,264 Indiana $73,910 Wyoming $73,841 Utah $73,733

Iowa $73,687 Kansas $73,317 Louisiana $73,209 North Carolina $73,171 Missouri $73,155 Florida $72,855 Montana $72,693 Nebraska $72,539

Kentucky $72,455 South Carolina $72,147 Tennessee $71,954 Idaho $71,877 New Mexico $71,315 Oklahoma $71,192 Alabama $70,738 South Dakota $69,975

Arkansas $69,559 West Virginia $69,336 Mississippi $68,666

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Java 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: $80,701
Little Creek: $79,954
Magnolia: $80,285

Lincoln, DE $80,701 Little Creek, DE $79,954 Magnolia, DE $80,285 Milford, DE $80,701 Marydel, DE $79,654 Millsboro, DE $80,701 Millville, DE $81,240 Milton, DE $80,701

Nassau, DE $80,701 Ocean View, DE $81,240 Rehoboth Beach, DE $81,240 Seaford, DE $79,854 Selbyville, DE $81,240 Smyrna, DE $79,561 Viola, DE $80,285 Woodside, DE $80,054

Bear, DE $78,976 Newark, DE $79,007 Claymont, DE $79,069 Delaware City, DE $79,007 Hockessin, DE $79,069 Kirkwood, DE $79,007 Middletown, DE $79,400 Montchanin, DE $79,069

New Castle, DE $79,069 Odessa, DE $79,508 Port Penn, DE $78,791 Rockland, DE $79,069 Saint Georges, DE $79,007 Townsend, DE $79,392 Winterthur, DE $79,069 Lewes, DE $80,701

Wilmington, DE $79,069 Dover, DE $79,916 Dover Afb, DE $80,100 Bethany Beach, DE $81,240 Bethel, DE $79,854 Bridgeville, DE $80,701 Camden Wyoming, DE $80,000 Cheswold, DE $79,731

Clayton, DE $79,531 Dagsboro, DE $81,240 Delmar, DE $79,854 Ellendale, DE $80,701 Felton, DE $80,701 Fenwick Island, DE $81,240 Frankford, DE $81,240 Frederica, DE $80,701

Georgetown, DE $80,701 Greenwood, DE $80,701 Harbeson, DE $80,701 Harrington, DE $80,701 Hartly, DE $79,492 Houston, DE $80,701 Kenton, DE $79,531 Laurel, DE $79,854

Yorklyn, DE $79,069

Entry Level Java Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Java 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

$69,159

Average $78,152/year

$86,184

$5,763

Average $6,513/month

$7,182

$1,330

Average $1,503/week

$1,657

$33

Average $38/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,184	$7,182	$1,657	$41
Average	$78,152	$6,513	$1,503	$38
25th Percentile	$69,159	$5,763	$1,330	$33

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