What are the main factors that influence a Hardware Developer's salary?

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

How does experience change A Hardware Developer's salary?

A Hardware Developer's salary grows with experience: a Hardware Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $84,254, a Hardware Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $100,727, a Hardware Developer (4-7 years)earns $116,795, a Hardware Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $141,854, a Hardware Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $167,455,

What are the highest paying states for a Hardware Developer?

Hardware Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Hardware Developer roles are District of Columbia $125,620, California $125,143, Massachusetts $123,475. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Hardware Developer roles make?

Salaries for Hardware Developer level roles vary by specialization: Hardware Manager: $160,081; Hardware Specialist: $135,987; Hardware Architect: $118,017; Hardware Technician: $115,831; Hardware Designer: $83,332.

Hardware Developer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Hardware Developer make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Hardware Developer in Delaware is $114,898 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $133,028
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $105,794 to $124,388
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $97,505

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Hardware Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$124,388	$10,366	$2,392	$60
Average	$114,898	$9,575	$2,210	$55
25th Percentile	$105,794	$8,816	$2,034	$51

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Key Factors That Influence Hardware Developer Salaries

A Hardware Developer'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 Hardware Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Hardware Developer'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): $84,254
Early Career (1-2 years): $100,727
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,795
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,854
Expert (over 8 years): $167,455

Levels	Salary
Hardware ... Level Hardware Developer	$84,254
Hardware ... Level Hardware Developer	$100,727
Hardware ... Level Hardware Developer	$116,795
Hardware ... Level Hardware Developer	$141,854
Hardware ... Level Hardware Developer	$167,455

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How Do Hardware Developer 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 Hardware Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $125,620.
California: $125,143.
Massachusetts: $123,475.

District of Columbia $125,620 California $125,143 Massachusetts $123,475 Washington $123,021 New Jersey $122,976 Alaska $122,817 Connecticut $121,251 New York $120,616

Hawaii $118,585 Rhode Island $117,632 Maryland $116,986 Minnesota $116,101 Colorado $115,760 Illinois $115,647 Oregon $115,216 Delaware $114,898

New Hampshire $114,698 Virginia $114,251 Pennsylvania $112,946 Nevada $112,288 North Dakota $112,073 Michigan $111,732 Wisconsin $111,608 Vermont $111,358

Texas $110,666 Maine $110,621 Arizona $110,553 Ohio $110,473 Georgia $109,429 Indiana $108,907 Wyoming $108,805 Utah $108,646

Iowa $108,578 Kansas $108,034 Louisiana $107,875 North Carolina $107,818 Missouri $107,795 Florida $107,353 Montana $107,115 Nebraska $106,888

Kentucky $106,763 South Carolina $106,309 Tennessee $106,026 Idaho $105,912 New Mexico $105,084 Oklahoma $104,902 Alabama $104,233 South Dakota $103,110

Arkansas $102,497 West Virginia $102,168 Mississippi $101,181

Top Paying Cities for Hardware Developers

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: $114,381
Little Creek: $115,218
Magnolia: $115,052

Lincoln, DE $114,381 Little Creek, DE $115,218 Magnolia, DE $115,052 Milford, DE $114,671 Marydel, DE $114,859 Millsboro, DE $113,901 Millville, DE $114,076 Milton, DE $114,274

Nassau, DE $114,357 Ocean View, DE $114,057 Rehoboth Beach, DE $114,276 Seaford, DE $114,341 Selbyville, DE $113,868 Smyrna, DE $115,297 Viola, DE $114,766 Woodside, DE $115,075

Bear, DE $114,809 Newark, DE $114,766 Claymont, DE $115,001 Delaware City, DE $114,881 Hockessin, DE $114,756 Kirkwood, DE $114,859 Middletown, DE $114,904 Montchanin, DE $114,782

New Castle, DE $114,799 Odessa, DE $114,960 Port Penn, DE $115,037 Rockland, DE $114,794 Saint Georges, DE $114,867 Townsend, DE $115,044 Winterthur, DE $114,807 Lewes, DE $114,318

Wilmington, DE $114,762 Dover, DE $115,218 Dover Afb, DE $114,611 Bethany Beach, DE $113,937 Bethel, DE $114,055 Bridgeville, DE $114,324 Camden Wyoming, DE $114,893 Cheswold, DE $115,180

Clayton, DE $115,184 Dagsboro, DE $113,858 Delmar, DE $113,675 Ellendale, DE $114,020 Felton, DE $114,662 Fenwick Island, DE $113,882 Frankford, DE $113,684 Frederica, DE $114,775

Georgetown, DE $113,814 Greenwood, DE $114,342 Harbeson, DE $113,936 Harrington, DE $114,517 Hartly, DE $114,873 Houston, DE $114,353 Kenton, DE $115,189 Laurel, DE $113,746

Yorklyn, DE $114,790

Hardware Developer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Hardware Developer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Hardware Developer positions in Retail & Wholesale or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Hardware Developer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Hardware Developer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$143,622	$69.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$137,877	$66.0	20%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$132,133	$64.0	15%
Biotechnology	$126,388	$61.0	10%
Healthcare	$126,388	$61.0	10%

Hardware Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Hardware Developer'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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$105,794

Average $114,898/year

$124,388

$8,816

Average $9,575/month

$10,366

$2,034

Average $2,210/week

$2,392

$51

Average $55/hour

$60

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$124,388	$10,366	$2,392	$60
Average	$114,898	$9,575	$2,210	$55
25th Percentile	$105,794	$8,816	$2,034	$51

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