What are the main factors that influence an Infrastructure Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Infrastructure Engineer's salary?

An Infrastructure Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Enterprise Infrastructure Architect I (0-2 years)earns $84,820, an Enterprise Infrastructure Architect II (2-4 years)earns $107,647, an Infrastructure Engineer (4-7 years)earns $130,176, an Enterprise Infrastructure Architect IV (7+ years)earns $145,084, an Enterprise Infrastructure Architect V (7-10 years)earns $166,808,

What are the highest paying states for an Infrastructure Engineer?

Infrastructure Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Infrastructure Engineer roles are District of Columbia $143,138, California $142,595, Massachusetts $140,694. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Infrastructure Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Infrastructure Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Infrastructure Engineer V: $150,270; Infrastructure Engineer IV: $134,490; Cloud Infrastructure Engineer: $119,872; Infrastructure Engineer III: $112,210; Junior Infrastructure Engineer: $96,127.

Infrastructure Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Infrastructure Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Infrastructure Engineer in Delaware is $130,921 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $150,264
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $122,124 to $141,046
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $114,114

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Infrastructure Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$141,046	$11,754	$2,712	$68
Average	$130,921	$10,910	$2,518	$63
25th Percentile	$122,124	$10,177	$2,349	$59

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Key Factors That Influence Infrastructure Engineer Salaries

An Infrastructure 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 Infrastructure Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Infrastructure 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): $84,820
Early Career (1-2 years): $107,647
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $130,176
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,084
Expert (over 8 years): $166,808

Levels	Salary
Enterpris... Level Infrastructure Engineer	$84,820
Enterpris... Level Infrastructure Engineer	$107,647
Infrastru... Level Infrastructure Engineer	$130,176
Enterpris... Level Infrastructure Engineer	$145,084
Enterpris... Level Infrastructure Engineer	$166,808

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

District of Columbia: $143,138.
California: $142,595.
Massachusetts: $140,694.

District of Columbia $143,138 California $142,595 Massachusetts $140,694 Washington $140,177 New Jersey $140,126 Alaska $139,945 Connecticut $138,160 New York $137,437

Hawaii $135,122 Rhode Island $134,036 Maryland $133,300 Minnesota $132,291 Colorado $131,903 Illinois $131,774 Oregon $131,283 Delaware $130,921

New Hampshire $130,693 Virginia $130,184 Pennsylvania $128,697 Nevada $127,947 North Dakota $127,702 Michigan $127,314 Wisconsin $127,172 Vermont $126,887

Texas $126,099 Maine $126,047 Arizona $125,969 Ohio $125,879 Georgia $124,690 Indiana $124,095 Wyoming $123,979 Utah $123,798

Iowa $123,720 Kansas $123,099 Louisiana $122,918 North Carolina $122,854 Missouri $122,828 Florida $122,324 Montana $122,052 Nebraska $121,794

Kentucky $121,652 South Carolina $121,134 Tennessee $120,811 Idaho $120,682 New Mexico $119,738 Oklahoma $119,531 Alabama $118,769 South Dakota $117,489

Arkansas $116,791 West Virginia $116,416 Mississippi $115,291

Top Paying Cities for Infrastructure 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: $135,497
Little Creek: $134,243
Magnolia: $134,799

Lincoln, DE $135,497 Little Creek, DE $134,243 Magnolia, DE $134,799 Milford, DE $135,497 Marydel, DE $133,739 Millsboro, DE $135,497 Millville, DE $136,402 Milton, DE $135,497

Nassau, DE $135,497 Ocean View, DE $136,402 Rehoboth Beach, DE $136,402 Seaford, DE $134,075 Selbyville, DE $136,402 Smyrna, DE $133,584 Viola, DE $134,799 Woodside, DE $134,411

Bear, DE $132,601 Newark, DE $132,653 Claymont, DE $132,757 Delaware City, DE $132,653 Hockessin, DE $132,757 Kirkwood, DE $132,653 Middletown, DE $133,313 Montchanin, DE $132,757

New Castle, DE $132,757 Odessa, DE $133,493 Port Penn, DE $132,291 Rockland, DE $132,757 Saint Georges, DE $132,653 Townsend, DE $133,300 Winterthur, DE $132,757 Lewes, DE $135,497

Wilmington, DE $132,757 Dover, DE $134,179 Dover Afb, DE $134,489 Bethany Beach, DE $136,402 Bethel, DE $134,075 Bridgeville, DE $135,497 Camden Wyoming, DE $134,321 Cheswold, DE $133,868

Clayton, DE $133,532 Dagsboro, DE $136,402 Delmar, DE $134,075 Ellendale, DE $135,497 Felton, DE $135,497 Fenwick Island, DE $136,402 Frankford, DE $136,402 Frederica, DE $135,497

Georgetown, DE $135,497 Greenwood, DE $135,497 Harbeson, DE $135,497 Harrington, DE $135,497 Hartly, DE $133,468 Houston, DE $135,497 Kenton, DE $133,532 Laurel, DE $134,075

Yorklyn, DE $132,757

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

Understanding how an Infrastructure 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 April 01, 2026

$122,124

Average $130,921/year

$141,046

$10,177

Average $10,910/month

$11,754

$2,349

Average $2,518/week

$2,712

$59

Average $63/hour

$68

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$141,046	$11,754	$2,712	$68
Average	$130,921	$10,910	$2,518	$63
25th Percentile	$122,124	$10,177	$2,349	$59

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