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

A Value Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Cost Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $70,816, a Cost Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $86,529, a Value Engineer (4-7 years)earns $108,788, a Cost Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $132,024, a Cost Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $155,570,

What are the highest paying states for a Value Engineer?

Value Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Value Engineer roles are District of Columbia $115,909, California $115,470, Massachusetts $113,931. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Value Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Value Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Director Value Engineering: $202,865; Business Value Consultant: $128,455; Value Stream Manager: $122,541; Customer Value Manager: $111,426; Value Stream Engineer: $108,052.

Value Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Value Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Value Engineer in Delaware is $106,017 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $124,661
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $92,710 to $115,776
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,595

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Value Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$115,776	$9,648	$2,226	$56
Average	$106,017	$8,835	$2,039	$51
25th Percentile	$92,710	$7,726	$1,783	$45

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Key Factors That Influence Value Engineer Salaries

A Value 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 Value Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Value 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): $70,816
Early Career (1-2 years): $86,529
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $108,788
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,024
Expert (over 8 years): $155,570

Levels	Salary
Cost Engi... Level Value Engineer	$70,816
Cost Engi... Level Value Engineer	$86,529
Value Eng... Level Value Engineer	$108,788
Cost Engi... Level Value Engineer	$132,024
Cost Engi... Level Value Engineer	$155,570

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

District of Columbia: $115,909.
California: $115,470.
Massachusetts: $113,931.

District of Columbia $115,909 California $115,470 Massachusetts $113,931 Washington $113,512 New Jersey $113,470 Alaska $113,324 Connecticut $111,879 New York $111,293

Hawaii $109,419 Rhode Island $108,539 Maryland $107,943 Minnesota $107,126 Colorado $106,812 Illinois $106,707 Oregon $106,310 Delaware $106,017

New Hampshire $105,832 Virginia $105,420 Pennsylvania $104,216 Nevada $103,609 North Dakota $103,410 Michigan $103,096 Wisconsin $102,981 Vermont $102,750

Texas $102,112 Maine $102,070 Arizona $102,007 Ohio $101,934 Georgia $100,971 Indiana $100,489 Wyoming $100,395 Utah $100,248

Iowa $100,185 Kansas $99,683 Louisiana $99,536 North Carolina $99,484 Missouri $99,463 Florida $99,055 Montana $98,835 Nebraska $98,626

Kentucky $98,510 South Carolina $98,092 Tennessee $97,830 Idaho $97,725 New Mexico $96,961 Oklahoma $96,794 Alabama $96,176 South Dakota $95,140

Arkansas $94,574 West Virginia $94,271 Mississippi $93,360

Top Paying Cities for Value 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: $105,539
Little Creek: $106,312
Magnolia: $106,159

Lincoln, DE $105,539 Little Creek, DE $106,312 Magnolia, DE $106,159 Milford, DE $105,807 Marydel, DE $105,981 Millsboro, DE $105,096 Millville, DE $105,259 Milton, DE $105,441

Nassau, DE $105,517 Ocean View, DE $105,241 Rehoboth Beach, DE $105,443 Seaford, DE $105,503 Selbyville, DE $105,066 Smyrna, DE $106,385 Viola, DE $105,895 Woodside, DE $106,180

Bear, DE $105,935 Newark, DE $105,895 Claymont, DE $106,112 Delaware City, DE $106,001 Hockessin, DE $105,886 Kirkwood, DE $105,981 Middletown, DE $106,022 Montchanin, DE $105,910

New Castle, DE $105,925 Odessa, DE $106,074 Port Penn, DE $106,145 Rockland, DE $105,920 Saint Georges, DE $105,988 Townsend, DE $106,152 Winterthur, DE $105,933 Lewes, DE $105,482

Wilmington, DE $105,891 Dover, DE $106,312 Dover Afb, DE $105,752 Bethany Beach, DE $105,130 Bethel, DE $105,239 Bridgeville, DE $105,487 Camden Wyoming, DE $106,012 Cheswold, DE $106,277

Clayton, DE $106,280 Dagsboro, DE $105,057 Delmar, DE $104,888 Ellendale, DE $105,206 Felton, DE $105,799 Fenwick Island, DE $105,080 Frankford, DE $104,896 Frederica, DE $105,903

Georgetown, DE $105,017 Greenwood, DE $105,504 Harbeson, DE $105,129 Harrington, DE $105,665 Hartly, DE $105,993 Houston, DE $105,514 Kenton, DE $106,286 Laurel, DE $104,954

Yorklyn, DE $105,917

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

Understanding how a Value 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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$92,710

Average $106,017/year

$115,776

$7,726

Average $8,835/month

$9,648

$1,783

Average $2,039/week

$2,226

$45

Average $51/hour

$56

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$115,776	$9,648	$2,226	$56
Average	$106,017	$8,835	$2,039	$51
25th Percentile	$92,710	$7,726	$1,783	$45

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