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Software Engineer Salary in Newark, Delaware

The median software engineer salary in Newark, DE is $126,684 per year, which is 2.0% above the national median and 1.0% above the Delaware state average.

City Median
$126,684
vs State Avg
+$1,242
vs National
+$2,484
Cost of Living
102%

Software Engineer Salary in Newark by Experience

In Newark, an entry-level software engineer earns around $79,560, while experienced professionals earn up to $188,700 per year. The local cost of living index is 102% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$79,560
+$1,560 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$127,500
+$2,500 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$188,700
+$3,700 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Newark, DE

Percentile Newark
10th Percentile $76,092
25th Percentile $100,164
Median (50th) $126,684
75th Percentile $161,364
90th Percentile $202,552

Software Engineer Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE
$130,410
Pop. 70,898
Bear, DE
$122,958
Pop. 21,000
Middletown, DE
$121,716
Pop. 22,350
Dover, DE
$119,232
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Software Engineer in Newark

Education

Most software engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Newark 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 Newark may vary based on local industry and population growth.