What are the main factors that influence a Digital Design Engineer V'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 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, a Digital Design Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $178,515, a Digital Design Engineering Director (10+ years)earns $251,855,

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

Digital Design Engineer V salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Digital Design Engineer V roles are District of Columbia $211,393, California $210,591, Massachusetts $207,785. 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: ASIC Design Engineer V: $190,930; Specialist Digital Design Engineer: $161,190; Digital Design Engineer IV: $161,170; Product Design Engineer V: $160,173; Senior Digital Design Engineer: $127,490.

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Digital Design Engineer V Salary in Delaware

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Digital Design Engineer V in Delaware is $193,351 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $93.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $217,819
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $185,182 to $206,158
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $177,745

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Digital Design Engineer V Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$206,158	$17,180	$3,965	$99
Average	$193,351	$16,113	$3,718	$93
25th Percentile	$185,182	$15,432	$3,561	$89

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Key Factors That Influence Digital Design Engineer V Salaries

A Digital Design Engineer V'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 V'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 III (4-7 years): $129,067
Digital Design Engineer IV (7+ years): $163,217
Digital Design Engineer V (7-10 years): $193,351
Digital Design Engineering Manager (10+ years): $178,515
Digital Design Engineering Director (10+ years): $251,855

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
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
Digital Design Engineering Manager	10+ years	$178,515
Digital Design Engineering Director	10+ years	$251,855

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

District of Columbia: $211,393.
California: $210,591.
Massachusetts: $207,785.

District of Columbia $211,393 California $210,591 Massachusetts $207,785 Washington $207,021 New Jersey $206,945 Alaska $206,677 Connecticut $204,043 New York $202,973

Hawaii $199,556 Rhode Island $197,952 Maryland $196,864 Minnesota $195,375 Colorado $194,802 Illinois $194,611 Oregon $193,885 Delaware $193,351

New Hampshire $193,015 Virginia $192,262 Pennsylvania $190,067 Nevada $188,959 North Dakota $188,597 Michigan $188,024 Wisconsin $187,814 Vermont $187,394

Texas $186,229 Maine $186,153 Arizona $186,038 Ohio $185,905 Georgia $184,148 Indiana $183,270 Wyoming $183,098 Utah $182,831

Iowa $182,716 Kansas $181,800 Louisiana $181,532 North Carolina $181,437 Missouri $181,399 Florida $180,654 Montana $180,253 Nebraska $179,871

Kentucky $179,661 South Carolina $178,898 Tennessee $178,420 Idaho $178,229 New Mexico $176,836 Oklahoma $176,530 Alabama $175,404 South Dakota $173,514

Arkansas $172,483 West Virginia $171,929 Mississippi $170,268

Top Paying Cities for Digital Design Engineer Vs

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: $200,110
Little Creek: $198,258
Magnolia: $199,079

Lincoln, DE $200,110 Little Creek, DE $198,258 Magnolia, DE $199,079 Milford, DE $200,110 Marydel, DE $197,513 Millsboro, DE $200,110 Millville, DE $201,446 Milton, DE $200,110

Nassau, DE $200,110 Ocean View, DE $201,446 Rehoboth Beach, DE $201,446 Seaford, DE $198,009 Selbyville, DE $201,446 Smyrna, DE $197,284 Viola, DE $199,079 Woodside, DE $198,506

Bear, DE $195,833 Newark, DE $195,909 Claymont, DE $196,062 Delaware City, DE $195,909 Hockessin, DE $196,062 Kirkwood, DE $195,909 Middletown, DE $196,883 Montchanin, DE $196,062

New Castle, DE $196,062 Odessa, DE $197,150 Port Penn, DE $195,375 Rockland, DE $196,062 Saint Georges, DE $195,909 Townsend, DE $196,864 Winterthur, DE $196,062 Lewes, DE $200,110

Wilmington, DE $196,062 Dover, DE $198,162 Dover Afb, DE $198,620 Bethany Beach, DE $201,446 Bethel, DE $198,009 Bridgeville, DE $200,110 Camden Wyoming, DE $198,372 Cheswold, DE $197,704

Clayton, DE $197,207 Dagsboro, DE $201,446 Delmar, DE $198,009 Ellendale, DE $200,110 Felton, DE $200,110 Fenwick Island, DE $201,446 Frankford, DE $201,446 Frederica, DE $200,110

Georgetown, DE $200,110 Greenwood, DE $200,110 Harbeson, DE $200,110 Harrington, DE $200,110 Hartly, DE $197,112 Houston, DE $200,110 Kenton, DE $197,207 Laurel, DE $198,009

Yorklyn, DE $196,062

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

Understanding how a Digital Design Engineer V'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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$185,182

Average $193,351/year

$206,158

$15,432

Average $16,113/month

$17,180

$3,561

Average $3,718/week

$3,965

$89

Average $93/hour

$99

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$206,158	$17,180	$3,965	$99
Average	$193,351	$16,113	$3,718	$93
25th Percentile	$185,182	$15,432	$3,561	$89

Digital Design Engineer V Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Digital Design Engineer V, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Digital Design Engineering Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $178,515 - a projected growth of -8% over your current level.

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