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

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

How does experience change a Python Engineer's salary?

A Python Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $130,834 for beginners, reaching about $133,216 at mid-level, and approach $138,616 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Python Engineer?

Python Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Python Engineer roles are District of Columbia $144,562, California $144,013, Massachusetts $142,094. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Python Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Python Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Lead Python Developer: $141,984; Software Engineer Python: $131,137; Data Scientist Python: $121,657; Python Architect: $114,316; Senior Python Engineer: $113,335.

Python Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Python Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Python Engineer in Delaware is $132,223 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $64.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $148,570
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $117,934 to $140,779
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $104,924

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Python Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$140,779	$11,732	$2,707	$68
Average	$132,223	$11,019	$2,543	$64
25th Percentile	$117,934	$9,828	$2,268	$57

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Key Factors That Influence Python Engineer Salaries

A Python Engineer'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 Python Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Python Engineer'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): $130,834
Early Career (1-2 years): $131,827
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $133,216
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,567
Expert (over 8 years): $138,616

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Python Engineer	$130,834
Intermediate Level Python Engineer	$131,827
Senior Level Python Engineer	$133,216
Specialist Level Python Engineer	$136,567
Expert Level Python Engineer	$138,616

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How Do Python Engineer 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 Python Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $144,562.
California: $144,013.
Massachusetts: $142,094.

District of Columbia $144,562 California $144,013 Massachusetts $142,094 Washington $141,572 New Jersey $141,519 Alaska $141,337 Connecticut $139,535 New York $138,804

Hawaii $136,467 Rhode Island $135,370 Maryland $134,626 Minnesota $133,607 Colorado $133,215 Illinois $133,085 Oregon $132,589 Delaware $132,223

New Hampshire $131,993 Virginia $131,479 Pennsylvania $129,977 Nevada $129,220 North Dakota $128,972 Michigan $128,580 Wisconsin $128,437 Vermont $128,150

Texas $127,353 Maine $127,301 Arizona $127,223 Ohio $127,131 Georgia $125,930 Indiana $125,329 Wyoming $125,212 Utah $125,029

Iowa $124,951 Kansas $124,324 Louisiana $124,141 North Carolina $124,076 Missouri $124,050 Florida $123,541 Montana $123,266 Nebraska $123,005

Kentucky $122,862 South Carolina $122,339 Tennessee $122,013 Idaho $121,882 New Mexico $120,929 Oklahoma $120,720 Alabama $119,950 South Dakota $118,657

Arkansas $117,952 West Virginia $117,574 Mississippi $116,438

Top Paying Cities for Python Engineers

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: $136,845
Little Creek: $135,579
Magnolia: $136,140

Lincoln, DE $136,845 Little Creek, DE $135,579 Magnolia, DE $136,140 Milford, DE $136,845 Marydel, DE $135,069 Millsboro, DE $136,845 Millville, DE $137,759 Milton, DE $136,845

Nassau, DE $136,845 Ocean View, DE $137,759 Rehoboth Beach, DE $137,759 Seaford, DE $135,409 Selbyville, DE $137,759 Smyrna, DE $134,913 Viola, DE $136,140 Woodside, DE $135,748

Bear, DE $133,921 Newark, DE $133,973 Claymont, DE $134,077 Delaware City, DE $133,973 Hockessin, DE $134,077 Kirkwood, DE $133,973 Middletown, DE $134,639 Montchanin, DE $134,077

New Castle, DE $134,077 Odessa, DE $134,821 Port Penn, DE $133,607 Rockland, DE $134,077 Saint Georges, DE $133,973 Townsend, DE $134,626 Winterthur, DE $134,077 Lewes, DE $136,845

Wilmington, DE $134,077 Dover, DE $135,513 Dover Afb, DE $135,827 Bethany Beach, DE $137,759 Bethel, DE $135,409 Bridgeville, DE $136,845 Camden Wyoming, DE $135,657 Cheswold, DE $135,200

Clayton, DE $134,861 Dagsboro, DE $137,759 Delmar, DE $135,409 Ellendale, DE $136,845 Felton, DE $136,845 Fenwick Island, DE $137,759 Frankford, DE $137,759 Frederica, DE $136,845

Georgetown, DE $136,845 Greenwood, DE $136,845 Harbeson, DE $136,845 Harrington, DE $136,845 Hartly, DE $134,795 Houston, DE $136,845 Kenton, DE $134,861 Laurel, DE $135,409

Yorklyn, DE $134,077

Python Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Python Engineer'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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$117,934

Average $132,223/year

$140,779

$9,828

Average $11,019/month

$11,732

$2,268

Average $2,543/week

$2,707

$57

Average $64/hour

$68

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$140,779	$11,732	$2,707	$68
Average	$132,223	$11,019	$2,543	$64
25th Percentile	$117,934	$9,828	$2,268	$57

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