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

A Build Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $72,114 for beginners, reaching about $73,182 at mid-level, and approach $73,339 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Build Engineer?

Build Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Build Engineer roles are District of Columbia $79,598, California $79,296, Massachusetts $78,239. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Build Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Build Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Build and Release Engineer Expert: $172,000; Build and Release Manager: $148,300; Build and Release Engineer Specialist: $139,300; Software Build Engineer: $126,422; Build and Release Engineer Senior: $123,100.

Build Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Build Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Build Engineer in Delaware is $72,804 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,895
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,147 to $74,946
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,085

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Build Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,946	$6,245	$1,441	$36
Average	$72,804	$6,067	$1,400	$35
25th Percentile	$66,147	$5,512	$1,272	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Build Engineer Salaries

A Build 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 Build Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Build 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): $72,114
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,710
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $73,182
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $73,276
Expert (over 8 years): $73,339

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Build Engineer	$72,114
Intermediate Level Build Engineer	$72,710
Senior Level Build Engineer	$73,182
Specialist Level Build Engineer	$73,276
Expert Level Build Engineer	$73,339

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

District of Columbia: $79,598.
California: $79,296.
Massachusetts: $78,239.

District of Columbia $79,598 California $79,296 Massachusetts $78,239 Washington $77,951 New Jersey $77,923 Alaska $77,822 Connecticut $76,830 New York $76,427

Hawaii $75,140 Rhode Island $74,537 Maryland $74,127 Minnesota $73,566 Colorado $73,350 Illinois $73,278 Oregon $73,005 Delaware $72,804

New Hampshire $72,677 Virginia $72,394 Pennsylvania $71,567 Nevada $71,151 North Dakota $71,014 Michigan $70,798 Wisconsin $70,719 Vermont $70,561

Texas $70,122 Maine $70,094 Arizona $70,051 Ohio $70,000 Georgia $69,339 Indiana $69,008 Wyoming $68,943 Utah $68,843

Iowa $68,800 Kansas $68,455 Louisiana $68,354 North Carolina $68,318 Missouri $68,304 Florida $68,023 Montana $67,872 Nebraska $67,729

Kentucky $67,649 South Carolina $67,362 Tennessee $67,182 Idaho $67,110 New Mexico $66,585 Oklahoma $66,470 Alabama $66,046 South Dakota $65,335

Arkansas $64,946 West Virginia $64,738 Mississippi $64,112

Top Paying Cities for Build 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: $75,349
Little Creek: $74,652
Magnolia: $74,961

Lincoln, DE $75,349 Little Creek, DE $74,652 Magnolia, DE $74,961 Milford, DE $75,349 Marydel, DE $74,371 Millsboro, DE $75,349 Millville, DE $75,852 Milton, DE $75,349

Nassau, DE $75,349 Ocean View, DE $75,852 Rehoboth Beach, DE $75,852 Seaford, DE $74,558 Selbyville, DE $75,852 Smyrna, DE $74,285 Viola, DE $74,961 Woodside, DE $74,745

Bear, DE $73,739 Newark, DE $73,767 Claymont, DE $73,825 Delaware City, DE $73,767 Hockessin, DE $73,825 Kirkwood, DE $73,767 Middletown, DE $74,134 Montchanin, DE $73,825

New Castle, DE $73,825 Odessa, DE $74,235 Port Penn, DE $73,566 Rockland, DE $73,825 Saint Georges, DE $73,767 Townsend, DE $74,127 Winterthur, DE $73,825 Lewes, DE $75,349

Wilmington, DE $73,825 Dover, DE $74,616 Dover Afb, DE $74,788 Bethany Beach, DE $75,852 Bethel, DE $74,558 Bridgeville, DE $75,349 Camden Wyoming, DE $74,695 Cheswold, DE $74,443

Clayton, DE $74,256 Dagsboro, DE $75,852 Delmar, DE $74,558 Ellendale, DE $75,349 Felton, DE $75,349 Fenwick Island, DE $75,852 Frankford, DE $75,852 Frederica, DE $75,349

Georgetown, DE $75,349 Greenwood, DE $75,349 Harbeson, DE $75,349 Harrington, DE $75,349 Hartly, DE $74,220 Houston, DE $75,349 Kenton, DE $74,256 Laurel, DE $74,558

Yorklyn, DE $73,825

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

Understanding how a Build 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 January 01, 2026

$66,147

Average $72,804/year

$74,946

$5,512

Average $6,067/month

$6,245

$1,272

Average $1,400/week

$1,441

$32

Average $35/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,946	$6,245	$1,441	$36
Average	$72,804	$6,067	$1,400	$35
25th Percentile	$66,147	$5,512	$1,272	$32

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