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 III's salary?

A Validation Engineer III's salary grows with experience: starting around $112,295 for beginners, reaching about $114,111 at mid-level, and approach $121,370 for experts.

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 $126,743, California $126,263, Massachusetts $124,580. 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: $114,480; 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 January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Validation Engineer III in Delaware is $115,926 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): $134,265
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $107,818 to $125,525
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $100,437

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Validation Engineer III Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$125,525	$10,460	$2,414	$60
Average	$115,926	$9,660	$2,229	$56
25th Percentile	$107,818	$8,985	$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 III 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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $112,295
Early Career (1-2 years): $112,901
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,111
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $118,791
Expert (over 8 years): $121,370

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Validation Engineer III	$112,295
Intermediate Level Validation Engineer III	$112,901
Senior Level Validation Engineer III	$114,111
Specialist Level Validation Engineer III	$118,791
Expert Level Validation Engineer III	$121,370

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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: $126,743.
California: $126,263.
Massachusetts: $124,580.

District of Columbia $126,743 California $126,263 Massachusetts $124,580 Washington $124,122 New Jersey $124,076 Alaska $123,916 Connecticut $122,336 New York $121,695

Hawaii $119,646 Rhode Island $118,685 Maryland $118,032 Minnesota $117,139 Colorado $116,796 Illinois $116,681 Oregon $116,246 Delaware $115,926

New Hampshire $115,724 Virginia $115,273 Pennsylvania $113,957 Nevada $113,293 North Dakota $113,075 Michigan $112,732 Wisconsin $112,606 Vermont $112,354

Texas $111,656 Maine $111,610 Arizona $111,542 Ohio $111,461 Georgia $110,408 Indiana $109,882 Wyoming $109,779 Utah $109,618

Iowa $109,550 Kansas $109,000 Louisiana $108,840 North Carolina $108,783 Missouri $108,760 Florida $108,313 Montana $108,073 Nebraska $107,844

Kentucky $107,718 South Carolina $107,260 Tennessee $106,974 Idaho $106,860 New Mexico $106,024 Oklahoma $105,841 Alabama $105,165 South Dakota $104,032

Arkansas $103,414 West Virginia $103,082 Mississippi $102,086

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: $119,978
Little Creek: $118,868
Magnolia: $119,360

Lincoln, DE $119,978 Little Creek, DE $118,868 Magnolia, DE $119,360 Milford, DE $119,978 Marydel, DE $118,421 Millsboro, DE $119,978 Millville, DE $120,779 Milton, DE $119,978

Nassau, DE $119,978 Ocean View, DE $120,779 Rehoboth Beach, DE $120,779 Seaford, DE $118,719 Selbyville, DE $120,779 Smyrna, DE $118,284 Viola, DE $119,360 Woodside, DE $119,017

Bear, DE $117,414 Newark, DE $117,460 Claymont, DE $117,551 Delaware City, DE $117,460 Hockessin, DE $117,551 Kirkwood, DE $117,460 Middletown, DE $118,044 Montchanin, DE $117,551

New Castle, DE $117,551 Odessa, DE $118,204 Port Penn, DE $117,139 Rockland, DE $117,551 Saint Georges, DE $117,460 Townsend, DE $118,032 Winterthur, DE $117,551 Lewes, DE $119,978

Wilmington, DE $117,551 Dover, DE $118,810 Dover Afb, DE $119,085 Bethany Beach, DE $120,779 Bethel, DE $118,719 Bridgeville, DE $119,978 Camden Wyoming, DE $118,936 Cheswold, DE $118,536

Clayton, DE $118,238 Dagsboro, DE $120,779 Delmar, DE $118,719 Ellendale, DE $119,978 Felton, DE $119,978 Fenwick Island, DE $120,779 Frankford, DE $120,779 Frederica, DE $119,978

Georgetown, DE $119,978 Greenwood, DE $119,978 Harbeson, DE $119,978 Harrington, DE $119,978 Hartly, DE $118,181 Houston, DE $119,978 Kenton, DE $118,238 Laurel, DE $118,719

Yorklyn, DE $117,551

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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$107,818

Average $115,926/year

$125,525

$8,985

Average $9,660/month

$10,460

$2,073

Average $2,229/week

$2,414

$52

Average $56/hour

$60

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$125,525	$10,460	$2,414	$60
Average	$115,926	$9,660	$2,229	$56
25th Percentile	$107,818	$8,985	$2,073	$52

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