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

A Validation Engineer IV's salary grows with experience: starting around $135,315 for beginners, reaching about $136,716 at mid-level, and approach $143,466 for experts.

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

Validation Engineer IV salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Validation Engineer IV roles are District of Columbia $153,303, California $152,721, Massachusetts $150,686. 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; Validation Process Engineer IV: $138,460; QA/Validation Engineer IV: $125,300; Senior Validation Engineer: $114,500; Validation Engineer III: $114,472.

Validation Engineer IV Salary in Delaware

How much does a Validation Engineer IV make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Validation Engineer IV in Delaware is $140,218 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $155,613
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $130,832 to $148,276
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $122,286

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Validation Engineer IV Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$148,276	$12,356	$2,851	$71
Average	$140,218	$11,685	$2,697	$67
25th Percentile	$130,832	$10,903	$2,516	$63

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Key Factors That Influence Validation Engineer IV Salaries

A Validation Engineer IV'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 IV Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Validation Engineer IV'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): $135,315
Early Career (1-2 years): $136,015
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $136,716
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $139,238
Expert (over 8 years): $143,466

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Validation Engineer IV	$135,315
Intermediate Level Validation Engineer IV	$136,015
Senior Level Validation Engineer IV	$136,716
Specialist Level Validation Engineer IV	$139,238
Expert Level Validation Engineer IV	$143,466

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

District of Columbia: $153,303.
California: $152,721.
Massachusetts: $150,686.

District of Columbia $153,303 California $152,721 Massachusetts $150,686 Washington $150,132 New Jersey $150,077 Alaska $149,883 Connecticut $147,972 New York $147,197

Hawaii $144,718 Rhode Island $143,555 Maryland $142,766 Minnesota $141,686 Colorado $141,271 Illinois $141,132 Oregon $140,606 Delaware $140,218

New Hampshire $139,975 Virginia $139,429 Pennsylvania $137,837 Nevada $137,034 North Dakota $136,771 Michigan $136,355 Wisconsin $136,203 Vermont $135,898

Texas $135,054 Maine $134,999 Arizona $134,915 Ohio $134,819 Georgia $133,545 Indiana $132,908 Wyoming $132,783 Utah $132,589

Iowa $132,506 Kansas $131,842 Louisiana $131,648 North Carolina $131,579 Missouri $131,551 Florida $131,011 Montana $130,720 Nebraska $130,443

Kentucky $130,291 South Carolina $129,737 Tennessee $129,391 Idaho $129,252 New Mexico $128,242 Oklahoma $128,020 Alabama $127,203 South Dakota $125,832

Arkansas $125,085 West Virginia $124,683 Mississippi $123,479

Top Paying Cities for Validation Engineer IVs

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: $145,120
Little Creek: $143,777
Magnolia: $144,372

Lincoln, DE $145,120 Little Creek, DE $143,777 Magnolia, DE $144,372 Milford, DE $145,120 Marydel, DE $143,237 Millsboro, DE $145,120 Millville, DE $146,089 Milton, DE $145,120

Nassau, DE $145,120 Ocean View, DE $146,089 Rehoboth Beach, DE $146,089 Seaford, DE $143,597 Selbyville, DE $146,089 Smyrna, DE $143,071 Viola, DE $144,372 Woodside, DE $143,957

Bear, DE $142,018 Newark, DE $142,074 Claymont, DE $142,185 Delaware City, DE $142,074 Hockessin, DE $142,185 Kirkwood, DE $142,074 Middletown, DE $142,780 Montchanin, DE $142,185

New Castle, DE $142,185 Odessa, DE $142,974 Port Penn, DE $141,686 Rockland, DE $142,185 Saint Georges, DE $142,074 Townsend, DE $142,766 Winterthur, DE $142,185 Lewes, DE $145,120

Wilmington, DE $142,185 Dover, DE $143,708 Dover Afb, DE $144,040 Bethany Beach, DE $146,089 Bethel, DE $143,597 Bridgeville, DE $145,120 Camden Wyoming, DE $143,860 Cheswold, DE $143,375

Clayton, DE $143,015 Dagsboro, DE $146,089 Delmar, DE $143,597 Ellendale, DE $145,120 Felton, DE $145,120 Fenwick Island, DE $146,089 Frankford, DE $146,089 Frederica, DE $145,120

Georgetown, DE $145,120 Greenwood, DE $145,120 Harbeson, DE $145,120 Harrington, DE $145,120 Hartly, DE $142,946 Houston, DE $145,120 Kenton, DE $143,015 Laurel, DE $143,597

Yorklyn, DE $142,185

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

Understanding how a Validation Engineer IV'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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$130,832

Average $140,218/year

$148,276

$10,903

Average $11,685/month

$12,356

$2,516

Average $2,697/week

$2,851

$63

Average $67/hour

$71

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$148,276	$12,356	$2,851	$71
Average	$140,218	$11,685	$2,697	$67
25th Percentile	$130,832	$10,903	$2,516	$63

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