What are the main factors that influence a Digital Design Engineer I's salary?

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

How does experience change A Digital Design Engineer 's salary?

A Digital Design Engineer 's salary grows with experience: a Digital Design Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $82,271, a Digital Design Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $103,531, a Digital Design Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $129,067, a Digital Design Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $163,217, a Digital Design Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $193,351,

What are the highest paying states for a Digital Design Engineer I?

Digital Design Engineer I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Digital Design Engineer I roles are District of Columbia $89,948, California $89,607, Massachusetts $88,412. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Digital Design Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Digital Design Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Digital Design Engineer Lead: $190,990; Principal Digital Design Engineer: $190,943; Specialist Digital Design Engineer: $161,190; Digital Design Engineer IV: $161,170; Senior Digital Design Engineer: $127,490.

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Digital Design Engineer I Salary in Delaware

How much does a Digital Design Engineer I make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Digital Design Engineer I in Delaware is $82,271 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, a Digital Design Engineer I's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,197
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,449 to $89,037
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,239

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Digital Design Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,037	$7,420	$1,712	$43
Average	$82,271	$6,856	$1,582	$40
25th Percentile	$75,449	$6,287	$1,451	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Digital Design Engineer I Salaries

A Digital Design Engineer I'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 Digital Design Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Digital Design Engineer I'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:

Digital Design Engineer I (0-2 years): $82,271
Digital Design Engineer II (2-4 years): $103,531
Digital Design Engineer III (4-7 years): $129,067
Digital Design Engineer IV (7+ years): $163,217
Digital Design Engineer V (7-10 years): $193,351

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Digital Design Engineer I	0-2 years	$82,271
Digital Design Engineer II	2-4 years	$103,531
Digital Design Engineer III	4-7 years	$129,067
Digital Design Engineer IV	7+ years	$163,217
Digital Design Engineer V	7-10 years	$193,351

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How Do Digital Design Engineer I 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 Digital Design Engineer Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $89,948.
California: $89,607.
Massachusetts: $88,412.

District of Columbia $89,948 California $89,607 Massachusetts $88,412 Washington $88,087 New Jersey $88,055 Alaska $87,941 Connecticut $86,820 New York $86,365

Hawaii $84,911 Rhode Island $84,229 Maryland $83,766 Minnesota $83,132 Colorado $82,888 Illinois $82,807 Oregon $82,498 Delaware $82,271

New Hampshire $82,128 Virginia $81,808 Pennsylvania $80,873 Nevada $80,402 North Dakota $80,248 Michigan $80,004 Wisconsin $79,915 Vermont $79,736

Texas $79,241 Maine $79,208 Arizona $79,159 Ohio $79,102 Georgia $78,355 Indiana $77,981 Wyoming $77,908 Utah $77,794

Iowa $77,746 Kansas $77,356 Louisiana $77,242 North Carolina $77,201 Missouri $77,185 Florida $76,868 Montana $76,698 Nebraska $76,535

Kentucky $76,446 South Carolina $76,121 Tennessee $75,918 Idaho $75,837 New Mexico $75,244 Oklahoma $75,114 Alabama $74,634 South Dakota $73,830

Arkansas $73,391 West Virginia $73,156 Mississippi $72,449

Top Paying Cities for Digital Design Engineer Is

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: $85,147
Little Creek: $84,359
Magnolia: $84,708

Lincoln, DE $85,147 Little Creek, DE $84,359 Magnolia, DE $84,708 Milford, DE $85,147 Marydel, DE $84,042 Millsboro, DE $85,147 Millville, DE $85,715 Milton, DE $85,147

Nassau, DE $85,147 Ocean View, DE $85,715 Rehoboth Beach, DE $85,715 Seaford, DE $84,253 Selbyville, DE $85,715 Smyrna, DE $83,944 Viola, DE $84,708 Woodside, DE $84,464

Bear, DE $83,327 Newark, DE $83,359 Claymont, DE $83,424 Delaware City, DE $83,359 Hockessin, DE $83,424 Kirkwood, DE $83,359 Middletown, DE $83,774 Montchanin, DE $83,424

New Castle, DE $83,424 Odessa, DE $83,887 Port Penn, DE $83,132 Rockland, DE $83,424 Saint Georges, DE $83,359 Townsend, DE $83,766 Winterthur, DE $83,424 Lewes, DE $85,147

Wilmington, DE $83,424 Dover, DE $84,318 Dover Afb, DE $84,513 Bethany Beach, DE $85,715 Bethel, DE $84,253 Bridgeville, DE $85,147 Camden Wyoming, DE $84,407 Cheswold, DE $84,123

Clayton, DE $83,912 Dagsboro, DE $85,715 Delmar, DE $84,253 Ellendale, DE $85,147 Felton, DE $85,147 Fenwick Island, DE $85,715 Frankford, DE $85,715 Frederica, DE $85,147

Georgetown, DE $85,147 Greenwood, DE $85,147 Harbeson, DE $85,147 Harrington, DE $85,147 Hartly, DE $83,871 Houston, DE $85,147 Kenton, DE $83,912 Laurel, DE $84,253

Yorklyn, DE $83,424

Digital Design Engineer I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Digital Design Engineer I'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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$75,449

Average $82,271/year

$89,037

$6,287

Average $6,856/month

$7,420

$1,451

Average $1,582/week

$1,712

$36

Average $40/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,037	$7,420	$1,712	$43
Average	$82,271	$6,856	$1,582	$40
25th Percentile	$75,449	$6,287	$1,451	$36

Digital Design Engineer I Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Digital Design Engineer I, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Digital Design Engineer II role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $103,531 - a projected growth of 26% over your current level.

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