What are the main factors that influence a Computer Engineering's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Computer Engineering's salary?

A Computer Engineering's salary grows with experience: starting around $80,956 for beginners, reaching about $83,441 at mid-level, and approach $84,005 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Computer Engineering?

Computer Engineering salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Computer Engineering roles are District of Columbia $87,271, California $86,940, Massachusetts $85,782. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Computer Engineering roles make?

Salaries for Computer Engineering level roles vary by specialization: Computer-Aided Engineering Director: $219,190; computer software engineering: $139,299; Computer Aided Engineering: $132,968; Computer-Aided Engineering Manager: $132,500; Computer Engineering Manager: $123,929.

Computer Engineering Salary in Delaware

How much does a Computer Engineering make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Computer Engineering in Delaware is $79,823 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, a Computer Engineering's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,632
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,663 to $87,051
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,234

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Computer Engineering Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,051	$7,254	$1,674	$42
Average	$79,823	$6,652	$1,535	$38
25th Percentile	$71,663	$5,972	$1,378	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Computer Engineering Salaries

A Computer Engineering'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 Computer Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Computer Engineering'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): $80,956
Early Career (1-2 years): $81,748
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $83,441
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $83,779
Expert (over 8 years): $84,005

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Computer Engineering	$80,956
Intermediate Level Computer Engineering	$81,748
Senior Level Computer Engineering	$83,441
Specialist Level Computer Engineering	$83,779
Expert Level Computer Engineering	$84,005

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How Do Computer Engineering 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 Computer Engineerings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $87,271.
California: $86,940.
Massachusetts: $85,782.

District of Columbia $87,271 California $86,940 Massachusetts $85,782 Washington $85,466 New Jersey $85,435 Alaska $85,325 Connecticut $84,237 New York $83,795

Hawaii $82,385 Rhode Island $81,722 Maryland $81,273 Minnesota $80,658 Colorado $80,422 Illinois $80,343 Oregon $80,044 Delaware $79,823

New Hampshire $79,684 Virginia $79,374 Pennsylvania $78,467 Nevada $78,010 North Dakota $77,860 Michigan $77,624 Wisconsin $77,537 Vermont $77,364

Texas $76,883 Maine $76,851 Arizona $76,804 Ohio $76,749 Georgia $76,024 Indiana $75,661 Wyoming $75,590 Utah $75,480

Iowa $75,432 Kansas $75,054 Louisiana $74,944 North Carolina $74,904 Missouri $74,889 Florida $74,581 Montana $74,416 Nebraska $74,258

Kentucky $74,171 South Carolina $73,856 Tennessee $73,659 Idaho $73,580 New Mexico $73,005 Oklahoma $72,879 Alabama $72,414 South Dakota $71,633

Arkansas $71,208 West Virginia $70,979 Mississippi $70,293

Top Paying Cities for Computer Engineerings

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: $82,613
Little Creek: $81,849
Magnolia: $82,187

Lincoln, DE $82,613 Little Creek, DE $81,849 Magnolia, DE $82,187 Milford, DE $82,613 Marydel, DE $81,541 Millsboro, DE $82,613 Millville, DE $83,165 Milton, DE $82,613

Nassau, DE $82,613 Ocean View, DE $83,165 Rehoboth Beach, DE $83,165 Seaford, DE $81,746 Selbyville, DE $83,165 Smyrna, DE $81,447 Viola, DE $82,187 Woodside, DE $81,951

Bear, DE $80,848 Newark, DE $80,879 Claymont, DE $80,942 Delaware City, DE $80,879 Hockessin, DE $80,942 Kirkwood, DE $80,879 Middletown, DE $81,281 Montchanin, DE $80,942

New Castle, DE $80,942 Odessa, DE $81,391 Port Penn, DE $80,658 Rockland, DE $80,942 Saint Georges, DE $80,879 Townsend, DE $81,273 Winterthur, DE $80,942 Lewes, DE $82,613

Wilmington, DE $80,942 Dover, DE $81,809 Dover Afb, DE $81,998 Bethany Beach, DE $83,165 Bethel, DE $81,746 Bridgeville, DE $82,613 Camden Wyoming, DE $81,896 Cheswold, DE $81,620

Clayton, DE $81,415 Dagsboro, DE $83,165 Delmar, DE $81,746 Ellendale, DE $82,613 Felton, DE $82,613 Fenwick Island, DE $83,165 Frankford, DE $83,165 Frederica, DE $82,613

Georgetown, DE $82,613 Greenwood, DE $82,613 Harbeson, DE $82,613 Harrington, DE $82,613 Hartly, DE $81,376 Houston, DE $82,613 Kenton, DE $81,415 Laurel, DE $81,746

Yorklyn, DE $80,942

Computer Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Computer Engineering'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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$71,663

Average $79,823/year

$87,051

$5,972

Average $6,652/month

$7,254

$1,378

Average $1,535/week

$1,674

$34

Average $38/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,051	$7,254	$1,674	$42
Average	$79,823	$6,652	$1,535	$38
25th Percentile	$71,663	$5,972	$1,378	$34

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