Technology Bear, DE Pop. 21,000

Software Engineer Salary in Bear, Delaware

The median software engineer salary in Bear, DE is $122,958 per year, which is 1% below the national median and 2% below the Delaware state average.

City Median
$122,958
vs State Avg
$-2,484
vs National
$-1,242
Cost of Living
99%

Software Engineer Salary in Bear by Experience

In Bear, an entry-level software engineer earns around $77,220, while experienced professionals earn up to $183,150 per year. The local cost of living index is 99% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$77,220
$-780 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$123,750
$-1,250 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$183,150
$-1,850 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Bear, DE

Percentile Bear
10th Percentile $73,854
25th Percentile $97,218
Median (50th) $122,958
75th Percentile $156,618
90th Percentile $196,594

Software Engineer Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE
$130,410
Pop. 70,898
Newark, DE
$126,684
Pop. 33,398
Middletown, DE
$121,716
Pop. 22,350
Dover, DE
$119,232
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Software Engineer in Bear

Education

Most software engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Bear and the surrounding Delaware area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

PythonJavaScriptSQLGitCloud PlatformsSystem Design

Job Outlook

Nationally, software engineer employment is projected to grow 25% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Bear may vary based on local industry and population growth.