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 $113,705 for beginners, reaching about $115,033 at mid-level, and approach $121,811 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 $128,318, California $127,831, Massachusetts $126,127. 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: $133,054; Development Engineer Sr: $118,776; Module Development Engineer: $117,271; Project Development Engineer: $116,953; Research and Development Engineer: $116,881.

Development Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Development Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Development Engineer in Delaware is $117,366 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): $136,612
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $108,528 to $127,440
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $100,482

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Development Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$127,440	$10,620	$2,451	$61
Average	$117,366	$9,780	$2,257	$56
25th Percentile	$108,528	$9,044	$2,087	$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): $113,705
Early Career (1-2 years): $113,971
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,033
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $119,588
Expert (over 8 years): $121,811

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Development Engineer	$113,705
Intermediate Level Development Engineer	$113,971
Senior Level Development Engineer	$115,033
Specialist Level Development Engineer	$119,588
Expert Level Development Engineer	$121,811

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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: $128,318.
California: $127,831.
Massachusetts: $126,127.

District of Columbia $128,318 California $127,831 Massachusetts $126,127 Washington $125,664 New Jersey $125,618 Alaska $125,455 Connecticut $123,856 New York $123,207

Hawaii $121,132 Rhode Island $120,159 Maryland $119,498 Minnesota $118,594 Colorado $118,247 Illinois $118,131 Oregon $117,690 Delaware $117,366

New Hampshire $117,162 Virginia $116,705 Pennsylvania $115,372 Nevada $114,700 North Dakota $114,480 Michigan $114,132 Wisconsin $114,005 Vermont $113,750

Texas $113,043 Maine $112,997 Arizona $112,927 Ohio $112,846 Georgia $111,780 Indiana $111,247 Wyoming $111,142 Utah $110,980

Iowa $110,911 Kansas $110,354 Louisiana $110,192 North Carolina $110,134 Missouri $110,111 Florida $109,659 Montana $109,416 Nebraska $109,184

Kentucky $109,056 South Carolina $108,593 Tennessee $108,303 Idaho $108,187 New Mexico $107,341 Oklahoma $107,156 Alabama $106,472 South Dakota $105,324

Arkansas $104,699 West Virginia $104,363 Mississippi $103,354

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: $121,469
Little Creek: $120,344
Magnolia: $120,843

Lincoln, DE $121,469 Little Creek, DE $120,344 Magnolia, DE $120,843 Milford, DE $121,469 Marydel, DE $119,892 Millsboro, DE $121,469 Millville, DE $122,280 Milton, DE $121,469

Nassau, DE $121,469 Ocean View, DE $122,280 Rehoboth Beach, DE $122,280 Seaford, DE $120,194 Selbyville, DE $122,280 Smyrna, DE $119,753 Viola, DE $120,843 Woodside, DE $120,495

Bear, DE $118,872 Newark, DE $118,919 Claymont, DE $119,012 Delaware City, DE $118,919 Hockessin, DE $119,012 Kirkwood, DE $118,919 Middletown, DE $119,510 Montchanin, DE $119,012

New Castle, DE $119,012 Odessa, DE $119,672 Port Penn, DE $118,594 Rockland, DE $119,012 Saint Georges, DE $118,919 Townsend, DE $119,498 Winterthur, DE $119,012 Lewes, DE $121,469

Wilmington, DE $119,012 Dover, DE $120,286 Dover Afb, DE $120,565 Bethany Beach, DE $122,280 Bethel, DE $120,194 Bridgeville, DE $121,469 Camden Wyoming, DE $120,414 Cheswold, DE $120,008

Clayton, DE $119,707 Dagsboro, DE $122,280 Delmar, DE $120,194 Ellendale, DE $121,469 Felton, DE $121,469 Fenwick Island, DE $122,280 Frankford, DE $122,280 Frederica, DE $121,469

Georgetown, DE $121,469 Greenwood, DE $121,469 Harbeson, DE $121,469 Harrington, DE $121,469 Hartly, DE $119,649 Houston, DE $121,469 Kenton, DE $119,707 Laurel, DE $120,194

Yorklyn, DE $119,012

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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$108,528

Average $117,366/year

$127,440

$9,044

Average $9,780/month

$10,620

$2,087

Average $2,257/week

$2,451

$52

Average $56/hour

$61

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$127,440	$10,620	$2,451	$61
Average	$117,366	$9,780	$2,257	$56
25th Percentile	$108,528	$9,044	$2,087	$52

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