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 $82,641, an Embedded Software Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $97,840, an Embedded Software Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $119,727, an Embedded Software Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $146,056, an Embedded Software Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $165,750,

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 $90,930, California $90,585, Massachusetts $89,378. 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; Principal Firmware Engineer: $175,686; Firmware Engineer V: $160,600; Firmware Engineer IV: $141,500; Firmware Engineer III: $116,000.

Firmware Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Firmware Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Firmware Engineer in Delaware is $83,169 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): $96,901
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,055 to $90,357
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,489

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Firmware Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,357	$7,530	$1,738	$43
Average	$83,169	$6,931	$1,599	$40
25th Percentile	$77,055	$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): $82,641
Early Career (1-2 years): $97,840
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,727
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,056
Expert (over 8 years): $165,750

Levels	Salary
Firmware ... Level Firmware Engineer	$82,641
Embedded ... Level Firmware Engineer	$97,840
Embedded ... Level Firmware Engineer	$119,727
Embedded ... Level Firmware Engineer	$146,056
Embedded ... Level Firmware Engineer	$165,750

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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: $90,930.
California: $90,585.
Massachusetts: $89,378.

District of Columbia $90,930 California $90,585 Massachusetts $89,378 Washington $89,049 New Jersey $89,016 Alaska $88,901 Connecticut $87,768 New York $87,308

Hawaii $85,838 Rhode Island $85,148 Maryland $84,680 Minnesota $84,040 Colorado $83,793 Illinois $83,711 Oregon $83,399 Delaware $83,169

New Hampshire $83,024 Virginia $82,701 Pennsylvania $81,756 Nevada $81,280 North Dakota $81,124 Michigan $80,878 Wisconsin $80,787 Vermont $80,607

Texas $80,106 Maine $80,073 Arizona $80,024 Ohio $79,966 Georgia $79,211 Indiana $78,833 Wyoming $78,759 Utah $78,644

Iowa $78,595 Kansas $78,200 Louisiana $78,085 North Carolina $78,044 Missouri $78,028 Florida $77,708 Montana $77,535 Nebraska $77,371

Kentucky $77,281 South Carolina $76,952 Tennessee $76,747 Idaho $76,665 New Mexico $76,065 Oklahoma $75,934 Alabama $75,449 South Dakota $74,636

Arkansas $74,193 West Virginia $73,954 Mississippi $73,240

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: $86,076
Little Creek: $85,280
Magnolia: $85,633

Lincoln, DE $86,076 Little Creek, DE $85,280 Magnolia, DE $85,633 Milford, DE $86,076 Marydel, DE $84,959 Millsboro, DE $86,076 Millville, DE $86,651 Milton, DE $86,076

Nassau, DE $86,076 Ocean View, DE $86,651 Rehoboth Beach, DE $86,651 Seaford, DE $85,173 Selbyville, DE $86,651 Smyrna, DE $84,861 Viola, DE $85,633 Woodside, DE $85,386

Bear, DE $84,237 Newark, DE $84,269 Claymont, DE $84,335 Delaware City, DE $84,269 Hockessin, DE $84,335 Kirkwood, DE $84,269 Middletown, DE $84,688 Montchanin, DE $84,335

New Castle, DE $84,335 Odessa, DE $84,803 Port Penn, DE $84,040 Rockland, DE $84,335 Saint Georges, DE $84,269 Townsend, DE $84,680 Winterthur, DE $84,335 Lewes, DE $86,076

Wilmington, DE $84,335 Dover, DE $85,239 Dover Afb, DE $85,436 Bethany Beach, DE $86,651 Bethel, DE $85,173 Bridgeville, DE $86,076 Camden Wyoming, DE $85,329 Cheswold, DE $85,041

Clayton, DE $84,828 Dagsboro, DE $86,651 Delmar, DE $85,173 Ellendale, DE $86,076 Felton, DE $86,076 Fenwick Island, DE $86,651 Frankford, DE $86,651 Frederica, DE $86,076

Georgetown, DE $86,076 Greenwood, DE $86,076 Harbeson, DE $86,076 Harrington, DE $86,076 Hartly, DE $84,787 Houston, DE $86,076 Kenton, DE $84,828 Laurel, DE $85,173

Yorklyn, DE $84,335

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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$77,055

Average $83,169/year

$90,357

$6,421

Average $6,931/month

$7,530

$1,482

Average $1,599/week

$1,738

$37

Average $40/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,357	$7,530	$1,738	$43
Average	$83,169	$6,931	$1,599	$40
25th Percentile	$77,055	$6,421	$1,482	$37

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