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

A Program Engineering's salary grows with experience: a Workforce Analyst I (2-4 years)earns $79,868, a Program Engineering (4-7 years)earns $97,317, a Workforce Analyst III (7+ years)earns $112,611, a Workforce Analytics Manager (7+ years)earns $116,352, a Workforce Analytics Senior Manager (7+ years)earns $182,322,

What are the highest paying states for a Program Engineering?

Program Engineering salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Program Engineering roles are District of Columbia $104,028, California $103,634, Massachusetts $102,252. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Program Engineering roles make?

Salaries for Program Engineering level roles vary by specialization: VP of Engineering Program Improvement: $242,300; VP of Engineering Program Management: $242,260; Engineering Program Management Director: $210,036; Engineering Program Manager VI: $199,669; Engineering Program Management Senior Manager: $177,762.

Program Engineering Salary in Delaware

How much does a Program Engineering make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Program Engineering in Delaware is $95,149 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,779
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,745 to $102,807
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,272

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Program Engineering Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,807	$8,567	$1,977	$49
Average	$95,149	$7,929	$1,830	$46
25th Percentile	$84,745	$7,062	$1,630	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Program Engineering Salaries

A Program 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 Program Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Program 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): $79,868
Early Career (1-2 years): $97,317
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,611
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,352
Expert (over 8 years): $182,322

Levels	Salary
Workforce... Level Program Engineering	$79,868
Program E... Level Program Engineering	$97,317
Workforce... Level Program Engineering	$112,611
Workforce... Level Program Engineering	$116,352
Workforce... Level Program Engineering	$182,322

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

District of Columbia: $104,028.
California: $103,634.
Massachusetts: $102,252.

District of Columbia $104,028 California $103,634 Massachusetts $102,252 Washington $101,877 New Jersey $101,839 Alaska $101,707 Connecticut $100,411 New York $99,885

Hawaii $98,203 Rhode Island $97,414 Maryland $96,878 Minnesota $96,145 Colorado $95,863 Illinois $95,769 Oregon $95,412 Delaware $95,149

New Hampshire $94,984 Virginia $94,614 Pennsylvania $93,533 Nevada $92,988 North Dakota $92,810 Michigan $92,528 Wisconsin $92,425 Vermont $92,218

Texas $91,645 Maine $91,607 Arizona $91,551 Ohio $91,485 Georgia $90,621 Indiana $90,188 Wyoming $90,104 Utah $89,972

Iowa $89,916 Kansas $89,465 Louisiana $89,333 North Carolina $89,286 Missouri $89,268 Florida $88,901 Montana $88,704 Nebraska $88,516

Kentucky $88,413 South Carolina $88,037 Tennessee $87,802 Idaho $87,708 New Mexico $87,022 Oklahoma $86,872 Alabama $86,317 South Dakota $85,387

Arkansas $84,880 West Virginia $84,607 Mississippi $83,790

Top Paying Cities for Program 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: $98,475
Little Creek: $97,564
Magnolia: $97,968

Lincoln, DE $98,475 Little Creek, DE $97,564 Magnolia, DE $97,968 Milford, DE $98,475 Marydel, DE $97,198 Millsboro, DE $98,475 Millville, DE $99,133 Milton, DE $98,475

Nassau, DE $98,475 Ocean View, DE $99,133 Rehoboth Beach, DE $99,133 Seaford, DE $97,442 Selbyville, DE $99,133 Smyrna, DE $97,085 Viola, DE $97,968 Woodside, DE $97,686

Bear, DE $96,371 Newark, DE $96,408 Claymont, DE $96,484 Delaware City, DE $96,408 Hockessin, DE $96,484 Kirkwood, DE $96,408 Middletown, DE $96,888 Montchanin, DE $96,484

New Castle, DE $96,484 Odessa, DE $97,019 Port Penn, DE $96,145 Rockland, DE $96,484 Saint Georges, DE $96,408 Townsend, DE $96,878 Winterthur, DE $96,484 Lewes, DE $98,475

Wilmington, DE $96,484 Dover, DE $97,517 Dover Afb, DE $97,743 Bethany Beach, DE $99,133 Bethel, DE $97,442 Bridgeville, DE $98,475 Camden Wyoming, DE $97,620 Cheswold, DE $97,292

Clayton, DE $97,047 Dagsboro, DE $99,133 Delmar, DE $97,442 Ellendale, DE $98,475 Felton, DE $98,475 Fenwick Island, DE $99,133 Frankford, DE $99,133 Frederica, DE $98,475

Georgetown, DE $98,475 Greenwood, DE $98,475 Harbeson, DE $98,475 Harrington, DE $98,475 Hartly, DE $97,000 Houston, DE $98,475 Kenton, DE $97,047 Laurel, DE $97,442

Yorklyn, DE $96,484

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

Understanding how a Program 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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$84,745

Average $95,149/year

$102,807

$7,062

Average $7,929/month

$8,567

$1,630

Average $1,830/week

$1,977

$41

Average $46/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,807	$8,567	$1,977	$49
Average	$95,149	$7,929	$1,830	$46
25th Percentile	$84,745	$7,062	$1,630	$41

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