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

A Development Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $113,756 for beginners, reaching about $115,070 at mid-level, and approach $121,827 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Development Engineer?

Development Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Development Engineer roles are District of Columbia $128,340, California $127,853, Massachusetts $126,149. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Development Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Development Engineer level roles vary by specialization: System Development Engineer: $133,035; Development Engineer Sr: $118,797; Module Development Engineer: $117,291; Project Development Engineer: $116,973; Research and Development Engineer: $116,902.

Development Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Development Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Development Engineer in Delaware is $117,386 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $136,615
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $108,633 to $127,451
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $100,664

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Development Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$127,451	$10,621	$2,451	$61
Average	$117,386	$9,782	$2,257	$56
25th Percentile	$108,633	$9,053	$2,089	$52

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Key Factors That Influence Development Engineer Salaries

A Development 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 Development Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Development 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): $113,756
Early Career (1-2 years): $114,019
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,070
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $119,607
Expert (over 8 years): $121,827

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Development Engineer	$113,756
Intermediate Level Development Engineer	$114,019
Senior Level Development Engineer	$115,070
Specialist Level Development Engineer	$119,607
Expert Level Development Engineer	$121,827

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

District of Columbia: $128,340.
California: $127,853.
Massachusetts: $126,149.

District of Columbia $128,340 California $127,853 Massachusetts $126,149 Washington $125,686 New Jersey $125,639 Alaska $125,477 Connecticut $123,877 New York $123,228

Hawaii $121,153 Rhode Island $120,180 Maryland $119,519 Minnesota $118,615 Colorado $118,267 Illinois $118,151 Oregon $117,711 Delaware $117,386

New Hampshire $117,182 Virginia $116,725 Pennsylvania $115,392 Nevada $114,720 North Dakota $114,500 Michigan $114,152 Wisconsin $114,025 Vermont $113,770

Texas $113,063 Maine $113,016 Arizona $112,947 Ohio $112,865 Georgia $111,799 Indiana $111,266 Wyoming $111,162 Utah $110,999

Iowa $110,930 Kansas $110,373 Louisiana $110,211 North Carolina $110,153 Missouri $110,130 Florida $109,678 Montana $109,434 Nebraska $109,203

Kentucky $109,075 South Carolina $108,611 Tennessee $108,322 Idaho $108,206 New Mexico $107,360 Oklahoma $107,174 Alabama $106,490 South Dakota $105,343

Arkansas $104,717 West Virginia $104,381 Mississippi $103,372

Top Paying Cities for Development 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: $121,489
Little Creek: $120,365
Magnolia: $120,864

Lincoln, DE $121,489 Little Creek, DE $120,365 Magnolia, DE $120,864 Milford, DE $121,489 Marydel, DE $119,913 Millsboro, DE $121,489 Millville, DE $122,301 Milton, DE $121,489

Nassau, DE $121,489 Ocean View, DE $122,301 Rehoboth Beach, DE $122,301 Seaford, DE $120,214 Selbyville, DE $122,301 Smyrna, DE $119,774 Viola, DE $120,864 Woodside, DE $120,516

Bear, DE $118,893 Newark, DE $118,939 Claymont, DE $119,032 Delaware City, DE $118,939 Hockessin, DE $119,032 Kirkwood, DE $118,939 Middletown, DE $119,531 Montchanin, DE $119,032

New Castle, DE $119,032 Odessa, DE $119,693 Port Penn, DE $118,615 Rockland, DE $119,032 Saint Georges, DE $118,939 Townsend, DE $119,519 Winterthur, DE $119,032 Lewes, DE $121,489

Wilmington, DE $119,032 Dover, DE $120,307 Dover Afb, DE $120,585 Bethany Beach, DE $122,301 Bethel, DE $120,214 Bridgeville, DE $121,489 Camden Wyoming, DE $120,435 Cheswold, DE $120,029

Clayton, DE $119,728 Dagsboro, DE $122,301 Delmar, DE $120,214 Ellendale, DE $121,489 Felton, DE $121,489 Fenwick Island, DE $122,301 Frankford, DE $122,301 Frederica, DE $121,489

Georgetown, DE $121,489 Greenwood, DE $121,489 Harbeson, DE $121,489 Harrington, DE $121,489 Hartly, DE $119,670 Houston, DE $121,489 Kenton, DE $119,728 Laurel, DE $120,214

Yorklyn, DE $119,032

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

Understanding how a Development 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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$108,633

Average $117,386/year

$127,451

$9,053

Average $9,782/month

$10,621

$2,089

Average $2,257/week

$2,451

$52

Average $56/hour

$61

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$127,451	$10,621	$2,451	$61
Average	$117,386	$9,782	$2,257	$56
25th Percentile	$108,633	$9,053	$2,089	$52

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