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

A Firmware Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Firmware Engineer (0-2 years)earns $82,628, an Embedded Software Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $97,835, an Embedded Software Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $119,727, an Embedded Software Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $146,060, an Embedded Software Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $165,735,

What are the highest paying states for a Firmware Engineer?

Firmware Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Firmware Engineer roles are District of Columbia $90,924, California $90,579, Massachusetts $89,372. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Firmware Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Firmware Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Firmware Engineer VI: $193,800; Firmware Engineer V: $160,600; Firmware Engineer IV: $141,500; Firmware Engineer III: $116,000; Firmware Test Engineer: $103,403.

Firmware Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Firmware Engineer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Firmware Engineer in Delaware is $83,164 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,084
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,057 to $90,450
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,497

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Firmware Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,450	$7,538	$1,739	$43
Average	$83,164	$6,930	$1,599	$40
25th Percentile	$77,057	$6,421	$1,482	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Firmware Engineer Salaries

A Firmware 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 Firmware Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Firmware 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): $82,628
Early Career (1-2 years): $97,835
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,727
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,060
Expert (over 8 years): $165,735

Levels	Salary
Firmware ... Level Firmware Engineer	$82,628
Embedded ... Level Firmware Engineer	$97,835
Embedded ... Level Firmware Engineer	$119,727
Embedded ... Level Firmware Engineer	$146,060
Embedded ... Level Firmware Engineer	$165,735

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

District of Columbia: $90,924.
California: $90,579.
Massachusetts: $89,372.

District of Columbia $90,924 California $90,579 Massachusetts $89,372 Washington $89,044 New Jersey $89,011 Alaska $88,896 Connecticut $87,763 New York $87,303

Hawaii $85,833 Rhode Island $85,143 Maryland $84,675 Minnesota $84,034 Colorado $83,788 Illinois $83,706 Oregon $83,394 Delaware $83,164

New Hampshire $83,019 Virginia $82,696 Pennsylvania $81,751 Nevada $81,275 North Dakota $81,119 Michigan $80,873 Wisconsin $80,782 Vermont $80,602

Texas $80,101 Maine $80,068 Arizona $80,019 Ohio $79,961 Georgia $79,206 Indiana $78,828 Wyoming $78,754 Utah $78,639

Iowa $78,590 Kansas $78,196 Louisiana $78,081 North Carolina $78,040 Missouri $78,023 Florida $77,703 Montana $77,530 Nebraska $77,366

Kentucky $77,276 South Carolina $76,947 Tennessee $76,742 Idaho $76,660 New Mexico $76,060 Oklahoma $75,929 Alabama $75,445 South Dakota $74,632

Arkansas $74,188 West Virginia $73,950 Mississippi $73,236

Top Paying Cities for Firmware 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: $82,789
Little Creek: $83,396
Magnolia: $83,276

Lincoln, DE $82,789 Little Creek, DE $83,396 Magnolia, DE $83,276 Milford, DE $83,000 Marydel, DE $83,136 Millsboro, DE $82,442 Millville, DE $82,569 Milton, DE $82,712

Nassau, DE $82,772 Ocean View, DE $82,555 Rehoboth Beach, DE $82,714 Seaford, DE $82,761 Selbyville, DE $82,418 Smyrna, DE $83,453 Viola, DE $83,069 Woodside, DE $83,292

Bear, DE $83,100 Newark, DE $83,069 Claymont, DE $83,239 Delaware City, DE $83,152 Hockessin, DE $83,061 Kirkwood, DE $83,136 Middletown, DE $83,168 Montchanin, DE $83,080

New Castle, DE $83,092 Odessa, DE $83,209 Port Penn, DE $83,265 Rockland, DE $83,088 Saint Georges, DE $83,142 Townsend, DE $83,270 Winterthur, DE $83,098 Lewes, DE $82,744

Wilmington, DE $83,065 Dover, DE $83,396 Dover Afb, DE $82,956 Bethany Beach, DE $82,468 Bethel, DE $82,554 Bridgeville, DE $82,748 Camden Wyoming, DE $83,161 Cheswold, DE $83,368

Clayton, DE $83,371 Dagsboro, DE $82,411 Delmar, DE $82,279 Ellendale, DE $82,528 Felton, DE $82,993 Fenwick Island, DE $82,429 Frankford, DE $82,285 Frederica, DE $83,075

Georgetown, DE $82,380 Greenwood, DE $82,762 Harbeson, DE $82,468 Harrington, DE $82,888 Hartly, DE $83,146 Houston, DE $82,770 Kenton, DE $83,375 Laurel, DE $82,330

Yorklyn, DE $83,086

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

Understanding how a Firmware 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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$77,057

Average $83,164/year

$90,450

$6,421

Average $6,930/month

$7,538

$1,482

Average $1,599/week

$1,739

$37

Average $40/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,450	$7,538	$1,739	$43
Average	$83,164	$6,930	$1,599	$40
25th Percentile	$77,057	$6,421	$1,482	$37

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