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

A Lead Project Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Project Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $117,940, a Project Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $134,923, a Lead Project Engineer (7-10 years)earns $158,350, a Project Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $83,431, a Project Engineering Senior Supervisor (10+ years)earns $118,148,

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Project Engineer?

Lead Project Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Project Engineer roles are District of Columbia $173,295, California $172,637, Massachusetts $170,336. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Project Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Lead Project Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Design Engineer - Project Senior Lead: $160,200; Software Engineer - Project Lead: $148,990; Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead: $143,790; Electronics Engineer Specialist/Project Lead: $143,790; Chemical Process Engineer, Specialist/Project Lead: $140,210.

Lead Project Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead Project Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Project Engineer in Delaware is $158,504 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $76.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $162,482
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $151,755 to $160,586
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $145,611

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Lead Project Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$160,586	$13,382	$3,088	$77
Average	$158,504	$13,209	$3,048	$76
25th Percentile	$151,755	$12,646	$2,918	$73

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Project Engineer Salaries

A Lead Project 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 Lead Project Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Project 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): $117,940
Early Career (1-2 years): $134,923
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $158,350
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $83,431
Expert (over 8 years): $118,148

Levels	Salary
Project E... Level Lead Project Engineer	$117,940
Project E... Level Lead Project Engineer	$134,923
Lead Proj... Level Lead Project Engineer	$158,350
Project E... Level Lead Project Engineer	$83,431
Project E... Level Lead Project Engineer	$118,148

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

District of Columbia: $173,295.
California: $172,637.
Massachusetts: $170,336.

District of Columbia $173,295 California $172,637 Massachusetts $170,336 Washington $169,710 New Jersey $169,648 Alaska $169,429 Connecticut $167,269 New York $166,392

Hawaii $163,591 Rhode Island $162,276 Maryland $161,384 Minnesota $160,163 Colorado $159,693 Illinois $159,537 Oregon $158,942 Delaware $158,504

New Hampshire $158,228 Virginia $157,612 Pennsylvania $155,812 Nevada $154,904 North Dakota $154,607 Michigan $154,137 Wisconsin $153,965 Vermont $153,620

Texas $152,666 Maine $152,603 Arizona $152,509 Ohio $152,400 Georgia $150,960 Indiana $150,240 Wyoming $150,099 Utah $149,880

Iowa $149,786 Kansas $149,035 Louisiana $148,815 North Carolina $148,737 Missouri $148,706 Florida $148,095 Montana $147,767 Nebraska $147,454

Kentucky $147,282 South Carolina $146,655 Tennessee $146,264 Idaho $146,108 New Mexico $144,965 Oklahoma $144,715 Alabama $143,791 South Dakota $142,242

Arkansas $141,397 West Virginia $140,943 Mississippi $139,581

Top Paying Cities for Lead Project 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: $164,044
Little Creek: $162,526
Magnolia: $163,199

Lincoln, DE $164,044 Little Creek, DE $162,526 Magnolia, DE $163,199 Milford, DE $164,044 Marydel, DE $161,916 Millsboro, DE $164,044 Millville, DE $165,140 Milton, DE $164,044

Nassau, DE $164,044 Ocean View, DE $165,140 Rehoboth Beach, DE $165,140 Seaford, DE $162,323 Selbyville, DE $165,140 Smyrna, DE $161,728 Viola, DE $163,199 Woodside, DE $162,730

Bear, DE $160,538 Newark, DE $160,601 Claymont, DE $160,726 Delaware City, DE $160,601 Hockessin, DE $160,726 Kirkwood, DE $160,601 Middletown, DE $161,399 Montchanin, DE $160,726

New Castle, DE $160,726 Odessa, DE $161,618 Port Penn, DE $160,163 Rockland, DE $160,726 Saint Georges, DE $160,601 Townsend, DE $161,384 Winterthur, DE $160,726 Lewes, DE $164,044

Wilmington, DE $160,726 Dover, DE $162,448 Dover Afb, DE $162,824 Bethany Beach, DE $165,140 Bethel, DE $162,323 Bridgeville, DE $164,044 Camden Wyoming, DE $162,620 Cheswold, DE $162,072

Clayton, DE $161,665 Dagsboro, DE $165,140 Delmar, DE $162,323 Ellendale, DE $164,044 Felton, DE $164,044 Fenwick Island, DE $165,140 Frankford, DE $165,140 Frederica, DE $164,044

Georgetown, DE $164,044 Greenwood, DE $164,044 Harbeson, DE $164,044 Harrington, DE $164,044 Hartly, DE $161,587 Houston, DE $164,044 Kenton, DE $161,665 Laurel, DE $162,323

Yorklyn, DE $160,726

Lead Project Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Project 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

$151,755

Average $158,504/year

$160,586

$12,646

Average $13,209/month

$13,382

$2,918

Average $3,048/week

$3,088

$73

Average $76/hour

$77

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$160,586	$13,382	$3,088	$77
Average	$158,504	$13,209	$3,048	$76
25th Percentile	$151,755	$12,646	$2,918	$73

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