What are the main factors that influence an ASIC Design Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change An ASIC Design Engineer's salary?

An ASIC Design Engineer's salary grows with experience: a ASIC Design Engineer (0-2 years)earns $80,913, a Product Design Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $91,790, a Product Design Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $114,732, a Product Design Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $140,094, a Product Design Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $164,128,

What are the highest paying states for an ASIC Design Engineer?

ASIC Design Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for ASIC Design Engineer roles are District of Columbia $88,874, California $88,537, Massachusetts $87,357. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of ASIC Design Engineer roles make?

Salaries for ASIC Design Engineer level roles vary by specialization: ASIC Design Engineer Lead: $191,000; ASIC Design Engineer V: $190,960; ASIC Design Engineer IV: $161,200; Specialist ASIC Design Engineer: $161,190; ASIC Design Engineer III: $127,500.

ASIC Design Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an ASIC Design Engineer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an ASIC Design Engineer in Delaware is $81,288 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,030
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,406 to $86,388
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,872

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ASIC Design Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,388	$7,199	$1,661	$42
Average	$81,288	$6,774	$1,563	$39
25th Percentile	$77,406	$6,451	$1,489	$37

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Key Factors That Influence ASIC Design Engineer Salaries

An ASIC Design 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 ASIC Design Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an ASIC Design 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): $80,913
Early Career (1-2 years): $91,790
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,732
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $140,094
Expert (over 8 years): $164,128

Levels	Salary
ASIC Desi... Level ASIC Design Engineer	$80,913
Product D... Level ASIC Design Engineer	$91,790
Product D... Level ASIC Design Engineer	$114,732
Product D... Level ASIC Design Engineer	$140,094
Product D... Level ASIC Design Engineer	$164,128

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

District of Columbia: $88,874.
California: $88,537.
Massachusetts: $87,357.

District of Columbia $88,874 California $88,537 Massachusetts $87,357 Washington $87,036 New Jersey $87,003 Alaska $86,891 Connecticut $85,783 New York $85,334

Hawaii $83,897 Rhode Island $83,223 Maryland $82,765 Minnesota $82,139 Colorado $81,898 Illinois $81,818 Oregon $81,513 Delaware $81,288

New Hampshire $81,147 Virginia $80,831 Pennsylvania $79,908 Nevada $79,442 North Dakota $79,290 Michigan $79,049 Wisconsin $78,961 Vermont $78,784

Texas $78,294 Maine $78,262 Arizona $78,214 Ohio $78,158 Georgia $77,419 Indiana $77,050 Wyoming $76,978 Utah $76,865

Iowa $76,817 Kansas $76,432 Louisiana $76,320 North Carolina $76,280 Missouri $76,263 Florida $75,950 Montana $75,782 Nebraska $75,621

Kentucky $75,533 South Carolina $75,212 Tennessee $75,011 Idaho $74,931 New Mexico $74,345 Oklahoma $74,217 Alabama $73,743 South Dakota $72,948

Arkansas $72,515 West Virginia $72,282 Mississippi $71,584

Top Paying Cities for ASIC Design 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: $80,922
Little Creek: $81,515
Magnolia: $81,397

Lincoln, DE $80,922 Little Creek, DE $81,515 Magnolia, DE $81,397 Milford, DE $81,128 Marydel, DE $81,261 Millsboro, DE $80,583 Millville, DE $80,707 Milton, DE $80,847

Nassau, DE $80,905 Ocean View, DE $80,694 Rehoboth Beach, DE $80,848 Seaford, DE $80,894 Selbyville, DE $80,559 Smyrna, DE $81,571 Viola, DE $81,195 Woodside, DE $81,414

Bear, DE $81,226 Newark, DE $81,195 Claymont, DE $81,361 Delaware City, DE $81,276 Hockessin, DE $81,188 Kirkwood, DE $81,261 Middletown, DE $81,292 Montchanin, DE $81,206

New Castle, DE $81,218 Odessa, DE $81,332 Port Penn, DE $81,387 Rockland, DE $81,214 Saint Georges, DE $81,267 Townsend, DE $81,392 Winterthur, DE $81,224 Lewes, DE $80,878

Wilmington, DE $81,192 Dover, DE $81,515 Dover Afb, DE $81,085 Bethany Beach, DE $80,608 Bethel, DE $80,692 Bridgeville, DE $80,882 Camden Wyoming, DE $81,285 Cheswold, DE $81,488

Clayton, DE $81,491 Dagsboro, DE $80,552 Delmar, DE $80,423 Ellendale, DE $80,667 Felton, DE $81,121 Fenwick Island, DE $80,570 Frankford, DE $80,429 Frederica, DE $81,202

Georgetown, DE $80,522 Greenwood, DE $80,895 Harbeson, DE $80,608 Harrington, DE $81,019 Hartly, DE $81,271 Houston, DE $80,903 Kenton, DE $81,495 Laurel, DE $80,474

Yorklyn, DE $81,212

ASIC Design Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an ASIC Design 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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$77,406

Average $81,288/year

$86,388

$6,451

Average $6,774/month

$7,199

$1,489

Average $1,563/week

$1,661

$37

Average $39/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,388	$7,199	$1,661	$42
Average	$81,288	$6,774	$1,563	$39
25th Percentile	$77,406	$6,451	$1,489	$37

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