What are the main factors that influence a Validation Engineer III'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 III?

Validation Engineer III salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Validation Engineer III roles are District of Columbia $126,754, California $126,274, Massachusetts $124,591. 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 Process Engineer III: $114,490; QA/Validation Engineer III: $100,800; Intermediate Validation Engineer: $96,900.

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Validation Engineer III Salary in Delaware

How much does a Validation Engineer III make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Validation Engineer III in Delaware is $115,936 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $134,238
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $107,795 to $125,516
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $100,383

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Validation Engineer III Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$125,516	$10,460	$2,414	$60
Average	$115,936	$9,661	$2,230	$56
25th Percentile	$107,795	$8,983	$2,073	$52

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Key Factors That Influence Validation Engineer III Salaries

A Validation Engineer III'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 III'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 III 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 IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $126,754.
California: $126,274.
Massachusetts: $124,591.

District of Columbia $126,754 California $126,274 Massachusetts $124,591 Washington $124,133 New Jersey $124,087 Alaska $123,927 Connecticut $122,347 New York $121,706

Hawaii $119,657 Rhode Island $118,695 Maryland $118,042 Minnesota $117,149 Colorado $116,806 Illinois $116,692 Oregon $116,256 Delaware $115,936

New Hampshire $115,734 Virginia $115,283 Pennsylvania $113,967 Nevada $113,303 North Dakota $113,085 Michigan $112,742 Wisconsin $112,616 Vermont $112,364

Texas $111,666 Maine $111,620 Arizona $111,551 Ohio $111,471 Georgia $110,418 Indiana $109,891 Wyoming $109,788 Utah $109,628

Iowa $109,559 Kansas $109,010 Louisiana $108,849 North Carolina $108,792 Missouri $108,769 Florida $108,323 Montana $108,082 Nebraska $107,853

Kentucky $107,728 South Carolina $107,270 Tennessee $106,983 Idaho $106,869 New Mexico $106,033 Oklahoma $105,850 Alabama $105,175 South Dakota $104,041

Arkansas $103,423 West Virginia $103,091 Mississippi $102,095

Top Paying Cities for Validation Engineer IIIs

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: $119,989
Little Creek: $118,878
Magnolia: $119,370

Lincoln, DE $119,989 Little Creek, DE $118,878 Magnolia, DE $119,370 Milford, DE $119,989 Marydel, DE $118,432 Millsboro, DE $119,989 Millville, DE $120,790 Milton, DE $119,989

Nassau, DE $119,989 Ocean View, DE $120,790 Rehoboth Beach, DE $120,790 Seaford, DE $118,729 Selbyville, DE $120,790 Smyrna, DE $118,294 Viola, DE $119,370 Woodside, DE $119,027

Bear, DE $117,424 Newark, DE $117,470 Claymont, DE $117,562 Delaware City, DE $117,470 Hockessin, DE $117,562 Kirkwood, DE $117,470 Middletown, DE $118,054 Montchanin, DE $117,562

New Castle, DE $117,562 Odessa, DE $118,214 Port Penn, DE $117,149 Rockland, DE $117,562 Saint Georges, DE $117,470 Townsend, DE $118,042 Winterthur, DE $117,562 Lewes, DE $119,989

Wilmington, DE $117,562 Dover, DE $118,821 Dover Afb, DE $119,096 Bethany Beach, DE $120,790 Bethel, DE $118,729 Bridgeville, DE $119,989 Camden Wyoming, DE $118,947 Cheswold, DE $118,546

Clayton, DE $118,248 Dagsboro, DE $120,790 Delmar, DE $118,729 Ellendale, DE $119,989 Felton, DE $119,989 Fenwick Island, DE $120,790 Frankford, DE $120,790 Frederica, DE $119,989

Georgetown, DE $119,989 Greenwood, DE $119,989 Harbeson, DE $119,989 Harrington, DE $119,989 Hartly, DE $118,191 Houston, DE $119,989 Kenton, DE $118,248 Laurel, DE $118,729

Yorklyn, DE $117,562

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

Understanding how a Validation Engineer III'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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$107,795

Average $115,936/year

$125,516

$8,983

Average $9,661/month

$10,460

$2,073

Average $2,230/week

$2,414

$52

Average $56/hour

$60

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$125,516	$10,460	$2,414	$60
Average	$115,936	$9,661	$2,230	$56
25th Percentile	$107,795	$8,983	$2,073	$52

Validation Engineer III Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Validation Engineer III, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Validation Engineer IV role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $140,233 - a projected growth of 21% over your current level.

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