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

A Development Operations Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $81,503 for beginners, reaching about $85,046 at mid-level, and approach $85,822 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Development Operations Engineer?

Development Operations Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Development Operations Engineer roles are District of Columbia $91,181, California $90,835, Massachusetts $89,625. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Development Operations Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Development Operations Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Development Operations Engineer V: $167,780; Development Operations Manager: $158,700; Development Operations Engineer IV: $151,830; Chemical Process Development Engineer IV: $142,150; Development Operations Engineer III: $135,750.

Development Operations Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Development Operations Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Development Operations Engineer in Delaware is $83,399 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,990
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,742 to $89,990
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,771

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Development Operations Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,990	$7,499	$1,731	$43
Average	$83,399	$6,950	$1,604	$40
25th Percentile	$75,742	$6,312	$1,457	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Development Operations Engineer Salaries

A Development Operations 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 Operations Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Development Operations 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): $81,503
Early Career (1-2 years): $82,914
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $85,046
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $85,337
Expert (over 8 years): $85,822

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Development Operations Engineer	$81,503
Intermediate Level Development Operations Engineer	$82,914
Senior Level Development Operations Engineer	$85,046
Specialist Level Development Operations Engineer	$85,337
Expert Level Development Operations Engineer	$85,822

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

District of Columbia: $91,181.
California: $90,835.
Massachusetts: $89,625.

District of Columbia $91,181 California $90,835 Massachusetts $89,625 Washington $89,295 New Jersey $89,262 Alaska $89,147 Connecticut $88,010 New York $87,549

Hawaii $86,075 Rhode Island $85,383 Maryland $84,914 Minnesota $84,272 Colorado $84,025 Illinois $83,942 Oregon $83,629 Delaware $83,399

New Hampshire $83,254 Virginia $82,929 Pennsylvania $81,982 Nevada $81,505 North Dakota $81,348 Michigan $81,101 Wisconsin $81,010 Vermont $80,829

Texas $80,327 Maine $80,294 Arizona $80,245 Ohio $80,187 Georgia $79,429 Indiana $79,050 Wyoming $78,976 Utah $78,861

Iowa $78,812 Kansas $78,416 Louisiana $78,301 North Carolina $78,260 Missouri $78,243 Florida $77,922 Montana $77,749 Nebraska $77,585

Kentucky $77,494 South Carolina $77,165 Tennessee $76,959 Idaho $76,876 New Mexico $76,275 Oklahoma $76,143 Alabama $75,658 South Dakota $74,842

Arkansas $74,398 West Virginia $74,159 Mississippi $73,442

Top Paying Cities for Development Operations 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: $86,314
Little Creek: $85,515
Magnolia: $85,869

Lincoln, DE $86,314 Little Creek, DE $85,515 Magnolia, DE $85,869 Milford, DE $86,314 Marydel, DE $85,194 Millsboro, DE $86,314 Millville, DE $86,890 Milton, DE $86,314

Nassau, DE $86,314 Ocean View, DE $86,890 Rehoboth Beach, DE $86,890 Seaford, DE $85,408 Selbyville, DE $86,890 Smyrna, DE $85,095 Viola, DE $85,869 Woodside, DE $85,622

Bear, DE $84,469 Newark, DE $84,502 Claymont, DE $84,568 Delaware City, DE $84,502 Hockessin, DE $84,568 Kirkwood, DE $84,502 Middletown, DE $84,922 Montchanin, DE $84,568

New Castle, DE $84,568 Odessa, DE $85,038 Port Penn, DE $84,272 Rockland, DE $84,568 Saint Georges, DE $84,502 Townsend, DE $84,914 Winterthur, DE $84,568 Lewes, DE $86,314

Wilmington, DE $84,568 Dover, DE $85,474 Dover Afb, DE $85,672 Bethany Beach, DE $86,890 Bethel, DE $85,408 Bridgeville, DE $86,314 Camden Wyoming, DE $85,565 Cheswold, DE $85,276

Clayton, DE $85,062 Dagsboro, DE $86,890 Delmar, DE $85,408 Ellendale, DE $86,314 Felton, DE $86,314 Fenwick Island, DE $86,890 Frankford, DE $86,890 Frederica, DE $86,314

Georgetown, DE $86,314 Greenwood, DE $86,314 Harbeson, DE $86,314 Harrington, DE $86,314 Hartly, DE $85,021 Houston, DE $86,314 Kenton, DE $85,062 Laurel, DE $85,408

Yorklyn, DE $84,568

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

Understanding how a Development Operations 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

$75,742

Average $83,399/year

$89,990

$6,312

Average $6,950/month

$7,499

$1,457

Average $1,604/week

$1,731

$36

Average $40/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,990	$7,499	$1,731	$43
Average	$83,399	$6,950	$1,604	$40
25th Percentile	$75,742	$6,312	$1,457	$36

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