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

A Startup Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $98,545 for beginners, reaching about $101,192 at mid-level, and approach $106,745 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Startup Engineer?

Startup Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Startup Engineer roles are District of Columbia $108,339, California $107,928, Massachusetts $106,490. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Startup Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Startup Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Commissioning Engineer IV: $118,978; Commissioning Engineer III: $106,985; Startup Manager: $105,225; Startup Project Manager: $102,599; Industrial Commissioning Engineer II: $95,400.

Startup Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Startup Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Startup Engineer in Delaware is $99,092 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $118,662
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $93,456 to $109,336
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $88,325

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Startup Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$109,336	$9,111	$2,103	$53
Average	$99,092	$8,258	$1,906	$48
25th Percentile	$93,456	$7,788	$1,797	$45

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Key Factors That Influence Startup Engineer Salaries

A Startup 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 Startup Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Startup 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): $98,545
Early Career (1-2 years): $98,701
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $101,192
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $106,374
Expert (over 8 years): $106,745

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Startup Engineer	$98,545
Intermediate Level Startup Engineer	$98,701
Senior Level Startup Engineer	$101,192
Specialist Level Startup Engineer	$106,374
Expert Level Startup Engineer	$106,745

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

District of Columbia: $108,339.
California: $107,928.
Massachusetts: $106,490.

District of Columbia $108,339 California $107,928 Massachusetts $106,490 Washington $106,099 New Jersey $106,059 Alaska $105,922 Connecticut $104,572 New York $104,024

Hawaii $102,273 Rhode Island $101,451 Maryland $100,893 Minnesota $100,130 Colorado $99,836 Illinois $99,738 Oregon $99,366 Delaware $99,092

New Hampshire $98,920 Virginia $98,535 Pennsylvania $97,409 Nevada $96,842 North Dakota $96,656 Michigan $96,362 Wisconsin $96,255 Vermont $96,040

Texas $95,443 Maine $95,404 Arizona $95,345 Ohio $95,276 Georgia $94,376 Indiana $93,926 Wyoming $93,838 Utah $93,701

Iowa $93,642 Kansas $93,173 Louisiana $93,036 North Carolina $92,987 Missouri $92,967 Florida $92,585 Montana $92,380 Nebraska $92,184

Kentucky $92,077 South Carolina $91,685 Tennessee $91,441 Idaho $91,343 New Mexico $90,628 Oklahoma $90,472 Alabama $89,895 South Dakota $88,926

Arkansas $88,398 West Virginia $88,114 Mississippi $87,262

Top Paying Cities for Startup 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: $102,556
Little Creek: $101,607
Magnolia: $102,028

Lincoln, DE $102,556 Little Creek, DE $101,607 Magnolia, DE $102,028 Milford, DE $102,556 Marydel, DE $101,226 Millsboro, DE $102,556 Millville, DE $103,241 Milton, DE $102,556

Nassau, DE $102,556 Ocean View, DE $103,241 Rehoboth Beach, DE $103,241 Seaford, DE $101,480 Selbyville, DE $103,241 Smyrna, DE $101,108 Viola, DE $102,028 Woodside, DE $101,734

Bear, DE $100,365 Newark, DE $100,404 Claymont, DE $100,482 Delaware City, DE $100,404 Hockessin, DE $100,482 Kirkwood, DE $100,404 Middletown, DE $100,903 Montchanin, DE $100,482

New Castle, DE $100,482 Odessa, DE $101,040 Port Penn, DE $100,130 Rockland, DE $100,482 Saint Georges, DE $100,404 Townsend, DE $100,893 Winterthur, DE $100,482 Lewes, DE $102,556

Wilmington, DE $100,482 Dover, DE $101,558 Dover Afb, DE $101,793 Bethany Beach, DE $103,241 Bethel, DE $101,480 Bridgeville, DE $102,556 Camden Wyoming, DE $101,666 Cheswold, DE $101,323

Clayton, DE $101,069 Dagsboro, DE $103,241 Delmar, DE $101,480 Ellendale, DE $102,556 Felton, DE $102,556 Fenwick Island, DE $103,241 Frankford, DE $103,241 Frederica, DE $102,556

Georgetown, DE $102,556 Greenwood, DE $102,556 Harbeson, DE $102,556 Harrington, DE $102,556 Hartly, DE $101,020 Houston, DE $102,556 Kenton, DE $101,069 Laurel, DE $101,480

Yorklyn, DE $100,482

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

Understanding how a Startup 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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$93,456

Average $99,092/year

$109,336

$7,788

Average $8,258/month

$9,111

$1,797

Average $1,906/week

$2,103

$45

Average $48/hour

$53

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$109,336	$9,111	$2,103	$53
Average	$99,092	$8,258	$1,906	$48
25th Percentile	$93,456	$7,788	$1,797	$45

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