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Software Developer Salary in Delaware (2026)
$63.95 per hour · take-home ≈ $94,637/year ($7,886/month) for a single filer
Software Developer pay range in Delaware
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $96,620 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $113,600 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $133,020 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $164,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $174,390 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,380 Software Developer jobs in Delaware (occupation code 15-1252, “Software Developers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Delaware
A median Software Developer salary of $133,020 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Delaware state income tax, a single filer keeps about $94,637 — an effective tax rate of 28.9%.
| Gross (median) | $133,020 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,659 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,176 |
| Delaware state income tax | −$7,548 |
| Take-home (annual) | $94,637 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,886 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software Developer make in Delaware?
- The median Software Developer salary in Delaware is $133,020 per year ($63.95 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $113,600 and $164,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software Developer in Delaware?
- On the median salary of $133,020, a single filer in Delaware takes home about $94,637 per year ($7,886 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.9%.
- How many Software Developer jobs are there in Delaware?
- BLS counts 3,380 Software Developer jobs in Delaware in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Delaware state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Delaware.