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

An IT Support Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Technical Support Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $66,750, a IT Support Engineer (2-4 years)earns $80,172, a Technical Support Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $105,866, a Technical Support Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $123,107, a Technical Support Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $151,371,

What are the highest paying states for an IT Support Engineer?

IT Support Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for IT Support Engineer roles are District of Columbia $88,304, California $87,969, Massachusetts $86,796. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of IT Support Engineer roles make?

Salaries for IT Support Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Technical Support Engineer V: $150,633; Manager, IT - IT Support: $123,294; Technical Support Engineer IV: $122,506; Technical Support Engineer III: $105,350; IT User Support: $80,101.

IT Support Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an IT Support Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an IT Support Engineer in Delaware is $80,767 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,220
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,617 to $88,856
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,197

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IT Support Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,856	$7,405	$1,709	$43
Average	$80,767	$6,731	$1,553	$39
25th Percentile	$72,617	$6,051	$1,396	$35

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Key Factors That Influence IT Support Engineer Salaries

An IT Support 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 IT Support Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an IT Support 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): $66,750
Early Career (1-2 years): $80,172
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,866
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $123,107
Expert (over 8 years): $151,371

Levels	Salary
Technical... Level IT Support Engineer	$66,750
IT Suppor... Level IT Support Engineer	$80,172
Technical... Level IT Support Engineer	$105,866
Technical... Level IT Support Engineer	$123,107
Technical... Level IT Support Engineer	$151,371

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

District of Columbia: $88,304.
California: $87,969.
Massachusetts: $86,796.

District of Columbia $88,304 California $87,969 Massachusetts $86,796 Washington $86,477 New Jersey $86,445 Alaska $86,334 Connecticut $85,233 New York $84,786

Hawaii $83,359 Rhode Island $82,689 Maryland $82,234 Minnesota $81,612 Colorado $81,373 Illinois $81,293 Oregon $80,990 Delaware $80,767

New Hampshire $80,627 Virginia $80,312 Pennsylvania $79,395 Nevada $78,933 North Dakota $78,781 Michigan $78,542 Wisconsin $78,454 Vermont $78,279

Texas $77,792 Maine $77,760 Arizona $77,712 Ohio $77,656 Georgia $76,923 Indiana $76,556 Wyoming $76,484 Utah $76,372

Iowa $76,325 Kansas $75,942 Louisiana $75,830 North Carolina $75,790 Missouri $75,774 Florida $75,463 Montana $75,296 Nebraska $75,136

Kentucky $75,049 South Carolina $74,729 Tennessee $74,530 Idaho $74,450 New Mexico $73,868 Oklahoma $73,741 Alabama $73,270 South Dakota $72,480

Arkansas $72,050 West Virginia $71,818 Mississippi $71,125

Top Paying Cities for IT Support 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: $80,403
Little Creek: $80,992
Magnolia: $80,875

Lincoln, DE $80,403 Little Creek, DE $80,992 Magnolia, DE $80,875 Milford, DE $80,607 Marydel, DE $80,740 Millsboro, DE $80,066 Millville, DE $80,189 Milton, DE $80,328

Nassau, DE $80,386 Ocean View, DE $80,176 Rehoboth Beach, DE $80,330 Seaford, DE $80,375 Selbyville, DE $80,043 Smyrna, DE $81,048 Viola, DE $80,674 Woodside, DE $80,891

Bear, DE $80,705 Newark, DE $80,674 Claymont, DE $80,839 Delaware City, DE $80,755 Hockessin, DE $80,667 Kirkwood, DE $80,740 Middletown, DE $80,771 Montchanin, DE $80,686

New Castle, DE $80,697 Odessa, DE $80,811 Port Penn, DE $80,865 Rockland, DE $80,694 Saint Georges, DE $80,745 Townsend, DE $80,870 Winterthur, DE $80,703 Lewes, DE $80,359

Wilmington, DE $80,671 Dover, DE $80,992 Dover Afb, DE $80,565 Bethany Beach, DE $80,091 Bethel, DE $80,174 Bridgeville, DE $80,363 Camden Wyoming, DE $80,764 Cheswold, DE $80,965

Clayton, DE $80,968 Dagsboro, DE $80,036 Delmar, DE $79,907 Ellendale, DE $80,150 Felton, DE $80,601 Fenwick Island, DE $80,053 Frankford, DE $79,914 Frederica, DE $80,681

Georgetown, DE $80,005 Greenwood, DE $80,376 Harbeson, DE $80,091 Harrington, DE $80,499 Hartly, DE $80,749 Houston, DE $80,384 Kenton, DE $80,972 Laurel, DE $79,957

Yorklyn, DE $80,691

IT Support Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an IT Support 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 May 01, 2026

$72,617

Average $80,767/year

$88,856

$6,051

Average $6,731/month

$7,405

$1,396

Average $1,553/week

$1,709

$35

Average $39/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,856	$7,405	$1,709	$43
Average	$80,767	$6,731	$1,553	$39
25th Percentile	$72,617	$6,051	$1,396	$35

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