What are the main factors that influence an Lead Packaging Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change An Lead Packaging Engineer's salary?

An Lead Packaging Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Packaging Development Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $106,432, a Packaging Development Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $131,151, an Lead Packaging Engineer (7-10 years)earns $164,516, a Packaging R&D Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $140,398, a Packaging Development Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $178,780,

What are the highest paying states for an Lead Packaging Engineer?

Lead Packaging Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Packaging Engineer roles are District of Columbia $179,870, California $179,190, Massachusetts $176,800. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Packaging Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Lead Packaging Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Packaging Engineer V: $162,453; Packaging Development Engineer IV: $129,600; Packaging R&D Engineer IV: $129,590; Specialist Packaging Engineer: $129,510; Packaging Engineer IV: $129,506.

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Lead Packaging Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Lead Packaging Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Lead Packaging Engineer in Delaware is $164,520 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $79.

However, an Lead Packaging Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $190,750
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $151,960 to $178,250
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $140,525

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Lead Packaging Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$178,250	$14,854	$3,428	$86
Average	$164,520	$13,710	$3,164	$79
25th Percentile	$151,960	$12,663	$2,922	$73

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Packaging Engineer Salaries

An Lead Packaging Engineer'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 Lead Packaging Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Lead Packaging Engineer'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:

Packaging Development Engineer III (4-7 years): $106,432
Packaging Development Engineer IV (7+ years): $131,151
Lead Packaging Engineer (7-10 years): $164,516
Packaging R&D Engineering Manager (10+ years): $140,398
Packaging Development Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years): $178,780

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Packaging Development Engineer III	4-7 years	$106,432
Packaging Development Engineer IV	7+ years	$131,151
Lead Packaging Engineer	7-10 years	$164,516
Packaging R&D Engineering Manager	10+ years	$140,398
Packaging Development Engineering Senior Manager	10+ years	$178,780

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How Do Lead Packaging Engineer 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 Lead Packaging Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $179,870.
California: $179,190.
Massachusetts: $176,800.

District of Columbia $179,870 California $179,190 Massachusetts $176,800 Washington $176,150 New Jersey $176,090 Alaska $175,860 Connecticut $173,620 New York $172,710

Hawaii $169,800 Rhode Island $168,440 Maryland $167,510 Minnesota $166,240 Colorado $165,760 Illinois $165,590 Oregon $164,980 Delaware $164,520

New Hampshire $164,240 Virginia $163,600 Pennsylvania $161,730 Nevada $160,780 North Dakota $160,480 Michigan $159,990 Wisconsin $159,810 Vermont $159,450

Texas $158,460 Maine $158,400 Arizona $158,300 Ohio $158,190 Georgia $156,690 Indiana $155,940 Wyoming $155,800 Utah $155,570

Iowa $155,470 Kansas $154,690 Louisiana $154,470 North Carolina $154,380 Missouri $154,350 Florida $153,720 Montana $153,380 Nebraska $153,050

Kentucky $152,870 South Carolina $152,220 Tennessee $151,820 Idaho $151,650 New Mexico $150,470 Oklahoma $150,210 Alabama $149,250 South Dakota $147,640

Arkansas $146,770 West Virginia $146,290 Mississippi $144,880

Top Paying Cities for Lead Packaging Engineers

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: $163,780
Little Creek: $164,980
Magnolia: $164,740

Lincoln, DE $163,780 Little Creek, DE $164,980 Magnolia, DE $164,740 Milford, DE $164,200 Marydel, DE $164,470 Millsboro, DE $163,090 Millville, DE $163,340 Milton, DE $163,630

Nassau, DE $163,750 Ocean View, DE $163,320 Rehoboth Beach, DE $163,630 Seaford, DE $163,720 Selbyville, DE $163,050 Smyrna, DE $165,090 Viola, DE $164,330 Woodside, DE $164,770

Bear, DE $164,390 Newark, DE $164,330 Claymont, DE $164,670 Delaware City, DE $164,500 Hockessin, DE $164,320 Kirkwood, DE $164,470 Middletown, DE $164,530 Montchanin, DE $164,360

New Castle, DE $164,380 Odessa, DE $164,610 Port Penn, DE $164,720 Rockland, DE $164,370 Saint Georges, DE $164,480 Townsend, DE $164,730 Winterthur, DE $164,390 Lewes, DE $163,690

Wilmington, DE $164,330 Dover, DE $164,980 Dover Afb, DE $164,110 Bethany Beach, DE $163,150 Bethel, DE $163,310 Bridgeville, DE $163,700 Camden Wyoming, DE $164,510 Cheswold, DE $164,930

Clayton, DE $164,930 Dagsboro, DE $163,030 Delmar, DE $162,770 Ellendale, DE $163,260 Felton, DE $164,180 Fenwick Island, DE $163,070 Frankford, DE $162,780 Frederica, DE $164,350

Georgetown, DE $162,970 Greenwood, DE $163,730 Harbeson, DE $163,140 Harrington, DE $163,980 Hartly, DE $164,490 Houston, DE $163,740 Kenton, DE $164,940 Laurel, DE $162,870

Yorklyn, DE $164,370

Lead Packaging Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Lead Packaging Engineer'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.

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$151,960

Average $164,520/year

$178,250

$12,663

Average $13,710/month

$14,854

$2,922

Average $3,164/week

$3,428

$73

Average $79/hour

$86

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$178,250	$14,854	$3,428	$86
Average	$164,520	$13,710	$3,164	$79
25th Percentile	$151,960	$12,663	$2,922	$73

Lead Packaging Engineer Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Lead Packaging Engineer, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Packaging R&D Engineering Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $140,400 - a projected growth of -15% over your current level.

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