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

A Design Verification Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Design Verification Engineer (0-2 years)earns $77,726, a Product Design Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $88,192, a Product Design Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $110,210, a Product Design Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $134,577, a Product Design Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $157,694,

What are the highest paying states for a Design Verification Engineer?

Design Verification Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Design Verification Engineer roles are District of Columbia $85,372, California $85,048, Massachusetts $83,915. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Design Verification Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Principal Verification Engineer: $169,754; Hardware Verification Engineer: $162,872; Senior Verification Engineer: $145,512; ASIC Verification Engineer: $118,114; SOC Verification Engineer: $116,138.

Design Verification Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Design Verification Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Design Verification Engineer in Delaware is $78,086 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,429
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,344 to $82,976
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,938

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Design Verification Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,976	$6,915	$1,596	$40
Average	$78,086	$6,507	$1,502	$38
25th Percentile	$74,344	$6,195	$1,430	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Design Verification Engineer Salaries

A Design Verification 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 Design Verification Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Design Verification 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): $77,726
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,192
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,210
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $134,577
Expert (over 8 years): $157,694

Levels	Salary
Design Ve... Level Design Verification Engineer	$77,726
Product D... Level Design Verification Engineer	$88,192
Product D... Level Design Verification Engineer	$110,210
Product D... Level Design Verification Engineer	$134,577
Product D... Level Design Verification Engineer	$157,694

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

District of Columbia: $85,372.
California: $85,048.
Massachusetts: $83,915.

District of Columbia $85,372 California $85,048 Massachusetts $83,915 Washington $83,606 New Jersey $83,576 Alaska $83,468 Connecticut $82,404 New York $81,972

Hawaii $80,592 Rhode Island $79,944 Maryland $79,504 Minnesota $78,903 Colorado $78,672 Illinois $78,594 Oregon $78,301 Delaware $78,086

New Hampshire $77,950 Virginia $77,646 Pennsylvania $76,759 Nevada $76,312 North Dakota $76,166 Michigan $75,934 Wisconsin $75,849 Vermont $75,680

Texas $75,209 Maine $75,179 Arizona $75,132 Ohio $75,078 Georgia $74,369 Indiana $74,014 Wyoming $73,945 Utah $73,837

Iowa $73,791 Kansas $73,421 Louisiana $73,313 North Carolina $73,274 Missouri $73,259 Florida $72,958 Montana $72,796 Nebraska $72,642

Kentucky $72,557 South Carolina $72,249 Tennessee $72,056 Idaho $71,979 New Mexico $71,416 Oklahoma $71,292 Alabama $70,838 South Dakota $70,074

Arkansas $69,658 West Virginia $69,434 Mississippi $68,763

Top Paying Cities for Design Verification 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: $80,815
Little Creek: $80,067
Magnolia: $80,399

Lincoln, DE $80,815 Little Creek, DE $80,067 Magnolia, DE $80,399 Milford, DE $80,815 Marydel, DE $79,766 Millsboro, DE $80,815 Millville, DE $81,355 Milton, DE $80,815

Nassau, DE $80,815 Ocean View, DE $81,355 Rehoboth Beach, DE $81,355 Seaford, DE $79,967 Selbyville, DE $81,355 Smyrna, DE $79,674 Viola, DE $80,399 Woodside, DE $80,167

Bear, DE $79,088 Newark, DE $79,119 Claymont, DE $79,180 Delaware City, DE $79,119 Hockessin, DE $79,180 Kirkwood, DE $79,119 Middletown, DE $79,512 Montchanin, DE $79,180

New Castle, DE $79,180 Odessa, DE $79,620 Port Penn, DE $78,903 Rockland, DE $79,180 Saint Georges, DE $79,119 Townsend, DE $79,504 Winterthur, DE $79,180 Lewes, DE $80,815

Wilmington, DE $79,180 Dover, DE $80,029 Dover Afb, DE $80,214 Bethany Beach, DE $81,355 Bethel, DE $79,967 Bridgeville, DE $80,815 Camden Wyoming, DE $80,113 Cheswold, DE $79,844

Clayton, DE $79,643 Dagsboro, DE $81,355 Delmar, DE $79,967 Ellendale, DE $80,815 Felton, DE $80,815 Fenwick Island, DE $81,355 Frankford, DE $81,355 Frederica, DE $80,815

Georgetown, DE $80,815 Greenwood, DE $80,815 Harbeson, DE $80,815 Harrington, DE $80,815 Hartly, DE $79,605 Houston, DE $80,815 Kenton, DE $79,643 Laurel, DE $79,967

Yorklyn, DE $79,180

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

Understanding how a Design Verification 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

$74,344

Average $78,086/year

$82,976

$6,195

Average $6,507/month

$6,915

$1,430

Average $1,502/week

$1,596

$36

Average $38/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,976	$6,915	$1,596	$40
Average	$78,086	$6,507	$1,502	$38
25th Percentile	$74,344	$6,195	$1,430	$36

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