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 's salary?

A Validation Engineer 's salary grows with experience: a Validation Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $80,297, a Validation Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $98,071, a Validation Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $115,936, a Validation Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $140,233,

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 $87,790, California $87,457, Massachusetts $86,291. 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: $114,482; Intermediate Validation Engineer: $96,900; Validation Engineer: $79,447.

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Validation Engineer I Salary in Delaware

How much does a Validation Engineer I make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Validation Engineer I in Delaware is $80,297 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): $94,302
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,123 to $87,628
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,591

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Validation Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,628	$7,302	$1,685	$42
Average	$80,297	$6,691	$1,544	$39
25th Percentile	$73,123	$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 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:

Validation Engineer I (0-2 years): $80,297
Validation Engineer II (2-4 years): $98,071
Validation Engineer III (4-7 years): $115,936
Validation Engineer IV (7+ years): $140,233

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Validation Engineer I	0-2 years	$80,297
Validation Engineer II	2-4 years	$98,071
Validation Engineer III	4-7 years	$115,936
Validation Engineer IV	7+ years	$140,233

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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: $87,790.
California: $87,457.
Massachusetts: $86,291.

District of Columbia $87,790 California $87,457 Massachusetts $86,291 Washington $85,974 New Jersey $85,942 Alaska $85,831 Connecticut $84,737 New York $84,293

Hawaii $82,874 Rhode Island $82,208 Maryland $81,756 Minnesota $81,137 Colorado $80,900 Illinois $80,820 Oregon $80,519 Delaware $80,297

New Hampshire $80,157 Virginia $79,845 Pennsylvania $78,933 Nevada $78,473 North Dakota $78,323 Michigan $78,085 Wisconsin $77,998 Vermont $77,823

Texas $77,339 Maine $77,308 Arizona $77,260 Ohio $77,205 Georgia $76,475 Indiana $76,110 Wyoming $76,039 Utah $75,928

Iowa $75,881 Kansas $75,500 Louisiana $75,389 North Carolina $75,349 Missouri $75,333 Florida $75,024 Montana $74,858 Nebraska $74,699

Kentucky $74,612 South Carolina $74,295 Tennessee $74,097 Idaho $74,017 New Mexico $73,438 Oklahoma $73,312 Alabama $72,844 South Dakota $72,059

Arkansas $71,631 West Virginia $71,401 Mississippi $70,711

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: $83,104
Little Creek: $82,335
Magnolia: $82,676

Lincoln, DE $83,104 Little Creek, DE $82,335 Magnolia, DE $82,676 Milford, DE $83,104 Marydel, DE $82,026 Millsboro, DE $83,104 Millville, DE $83,659 Milton, DE $83,104

Nassau, DE $83,104 Ocean View, DE $83,659 Rehoboth Beach, DE $83,659 Seaford, DE $82,232 Selbyville, DE $83,659 Smyrna, DE $81,930 Viola, DE $82,676 Woodside, DE $82,438

Bear, DE $81,328 Newark, DE $81,359 Claymont, DE $81,423 Delaware City, DE $81,359 Hockessin, DE $81,423 Kirkwood, DE $81,359 Middletown, DE $81,764 Montchanin, DE $81,423

New Castle, DE $81,423 Odessa, DE $81,875 Port Penn, DE $81,137 Rockland, DE $81,423 Saint Georges, DE $81,359 Townsend, DE $81,756 Winterthur, DE $81,423 Lewes, DE $83,104

Wilmington, DE $81,423 Dover, DE $82,295 Dover Afb, DE $82,485 Bethany Beach, DE $83,659 Bethel, DE $82,232 Bridgeville, DE $83,104 Camden Wyoming, DE $82,382 Cheswold, DE $82,105

Clayton, DE $81,899 Dagsboro, DE $83,659 Delmar, DE $82,232 Ellendale, DE $83,104 Felton, DE $83,104 Fenwick Island, DE $83,659 Frankford, DE $83,659 Frederica, DE $83,104

Georgetown, DE $83,104 Greenwood, DE $83,104 Harbeson, DE $83,104 Harrington, DE $83,104 Hartly, DE $81,859 Houston, DE $83,104 Kenton, DE $81,899 Laurel, DE $82,232

Yorklyn, DE $81,423

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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$73,123

Average $80,297/year

$87,628

$6,094

Average $6,691/month

$7,302

$1,406

Average $1,544/week

$1,685

$35

Average $39/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,628	$7,302	$1,685	$42
Average	$80,297	$6,691	$1,544	$39
25th Percentile	$73,123	$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 $98,071 - a projected growth of 22% over your current level.

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