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

A Validation Engineer I's salary grows with experience: starting around $79,752 for beginners, reaching about $82,137 at mid-level, and approach $82,681 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Validation Engineer I?

Validation Engineer I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Validation Engineer I roles are District of Columbia $87,778, California $87,445, Massachusetts $86,279. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Validation Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Validation Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Specialist Validation Engineer: $138,500; Senior Validation Engineer: $114,500; Validation Engineer III: $114,472; Intermediate Validation Engineer: $96,900; Validation Engineer II: $96,837.

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Validation Engineer I Salary in Delaware

How much does a Validation Engineer I make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Validation Engineer I in Delaware is $80,286 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,222
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,128 to $87,580
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,611

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Validation Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,580	$7,298	$1,684	$42
Average	$80,286	$6,690	$1,544	$39
25th Percentile	$73,128	$6,094	$1,406	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Validation Engineer I Salaries

A Validation 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 Validation Engineer I Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Validation 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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $79,752
Early Career (1-2 years): $80,504
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $82,137
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $82,463
Expert (over 8 years): $82,681

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Validation Engineer I	$79,752
Intermediate Level Validation Engineer I	$80,504
Senior Level Validation Engineer I	$82,137
Specialist Level Validation Engineer I	$82,463
Expert Level Validation Engineer I	$82,681

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

District of Columbia: $87,778.
California: $87,445.
Massachusetts: $86,279.

District of Columbia $87,778 California $87,445 Massachusetts $86,279 Washington $85,962 New Jersey $85,931 Alaska $85,820 Connecticut $84,725 New York $84,282

Hawaii $82,862 Rhode Island $82,196 Maryland $81,745 Minnesota $81,126 Colorado $80,888 Illinois $80,809 Oregon $80,508 Delaware $80,286

New Hampshire $80,146 Virginia $79,834 Pennsylvania $78,922 Nevada $78,462 North Dakota $78,312 Michigan $78,074 Wisconsin $77,987 Vermont $77,812

Texas $77,329 Maine $77,297 Arizona $77,249 Ohio $77,194 Georgia $76,465 Indiana $76,100 Wyoming $76,029 Utah $75,918

Iowa $75,870 Kansas $75,489 Louisiana $75,378 North Carolina $75,339 Missouri $75,323 Florida $75,014 Montana $74,847 Nebraska $74,689

Kentucky $74,602 South Carolina $74,284 Tennessee $74,086 Idaho $74,007 New Mexico $73,428 Oklahoma $73,301 Alabama $72,834 South Dakota $72,049

Arkansas $71,621 West Virginia $71,391 Mississippi $70,701

Top Paying Cities for Validation 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: $83,092
Little Creek: $82,323
Magnolia: $82,664

Lincoln, DE $83,092 Little Creek, DE $82,323 Magnolia, DE $82,664 Milford, DE $83,092 Marydel, DE $82,014 Millsboro, DE $83,092 Millville, DE $83,647 Milton, DE $83,092

Nassau, DE $83,092 Ocean View, DE $83,647 Rehoboth Beach, DE $83,647 Seaford, DE $82,220 Selbyville, DE $83,647 Smyrna, DE $81,919 Viola, DE $82,664 Woodside, DE $82,426

Bear, DE $81,316 Newark, DE $81,348 Claymont, DE $81,412 Delaware City, DE $81,348 Hockessin, DE $81,412 Kirkwood, DE $81,348 Middletown, DE $81,753 Montchanin, DE $81,412

New Castle, DE $81,412 Odessa, DE $81,863 Port Penn, DE $81,126 Rockland, DE $81,412 Saint Georges, DE $81,348 Townsend, DE $81,745 Winterthur, DE $81,412 Lewes, DE $83,092

Wilmington, DE $81,412 Dover, DE $82,284 Dover Afb, DE $82,474 Bethany Beach, DE $83,647 Bethel, DE $82,220 Bridgeville, DE $83,092 Camden Wyoming, DE $82,371 Cheswold, DE $82,093

Clayton, DE $81,887 Dagsboro, DE $83,647 Delmar, DE $82,220 Ellendale, DE $83,092 Felton, DE $83,092 Fenwick Island, DE $83,647 Frankford, DE $83,647 Frederica, DE $83,092

Georgetown, DE $83,092 Greenwood, DE $83,092 Harbeson, DE $83,092 Harrington, DE $83,092 Hartly, DE $81,848 Houston, DE $83,092 Kenton, DE $81,887 Laurel, DE $82,220

Yorklyn, DE $81,412

Validation Engineer I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Validation 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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$73,128

Average $80,286/year

$87,580

$6,094

Average $6,690/month

$7,298

$1,406

Average $1,544/week

$1,684

$35

Average $39/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,580	$7,298	$1,684	$42
Average	$80,286	$6,690	$1,544	$39
25th Percentile	$73,128	$6,094	$1,406	$35

Validation Engineer I Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Validation Engineer I, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Validation Engineer II role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $98,067 - a projected growth of 22% over your current level.

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