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

A Lead System Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $176,240 for beginners, reaching about $178,536 at mid-level, and approach $189,217 for experts.

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

Lead System Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead System Engineer roles are District of Columbia $203,465, California $202,693, Massachusetts $199,991. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Lead System Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Lead System Architect: $172,480; Manufacturing Execution System Engineer IV: $153,300; Manufacturing System Engineer IV: $153,283; System Development Engineer: $133,054; System Engineer: $118,292.

Lead System Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead System Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead System Engineer in Delaware is $186,099 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $89.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $219,852
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $172,064 to $203,766
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $159,286

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Lead System Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$203,766	$16,981	$3,919	$98
Average	$186,099	$15,508	$3,579	$89
25th Percentile	$172,064	$14,339	$3,309	$83

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Key Factors That Influence Lead System Engineer Salaries

A Lead System 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 System Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead System 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): $176,240
Early Career (1-2 years): $177,492
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $178,536
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $181,250
Expert (over 8 years): $189,217

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Lead System Engineer	$176,240
Intermediate Level Lead System Engineer	$177,492
Senior Level Lead System Engineer	$178,536
Specialist Level Lead System Engineer	$181,250
Expert Level Lead System Engineer	$189,217

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

District of Columbia: $203,465.
California: $202,693.
Massachusetts: $199,991.

District of Columbia $203,465 California $202,693 Massachusetts $199,991 Washington $199,256 New Jersey $199,183 Alaska $198,926 Connecticut $196,390 New York $195,361

Hawaii $192,071 Rhode Island $190,528 Maryland $189,480 Minnesota $188,047 Colorado $187,495 Illinois $187,312 Oregon $186,613 Delaware $186,099

New Hampshire $185,775 Virginia $185,051 Pennsylvania $182,938 Nevada $181,872 North Dakota $181,523 Michigan $180,972 Wisconsin $180,770 Vermont $180,365

Texas $179,244 Maine $179,171 Arizona $179,061 Ohio $178,932 Georgia $177,241 Indiana $176,396 Wyoming $176,231 Utah $175,973

Iowa $175,863 Kansas $174,981 Louisiana $174,724 North Carolina $174,632 Missouri $174,595 Florida $173,878 Montana $173,493 Nebraska $173,125

Kentucky $172,923 South Carolina $172,188 Tennessee $171,728 Idaho $171,545 New Mexico $170,203 Oklahoma $169,909 Alabama $168,825 South Dakota $167,006

Arkansas $166,013 West Virginia $165,480 Mississippi $163,882

Top Paying Cities for Lead System 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: $192,604
Little Creek: $190,822
Magnolia: $191,612

Lincoln, DE $192,604 Little Creek, DE $190,822 Magnolia, DE $191,612 Milford, DE $192,604 Marydel, DE $190,105 Millsboro, DE $192,604 Millville, DE $193,890 Milton, DE $192,604

Nassau, DE $192,604 Ocean View, DE $193,890 Rehoboth Beach, DE $193,890 Seaford, DE $190,583 Selbyville, DE $193,890 Smyrna, DE $189,884 Viola, DE $191,612 Woodside, DE $191,060

Bear, DE $188,488 Newark, DE $188,561 Claymont, DE $188,708 Delaware City, DE $188,561 Hockessin, DE $188,708 Kirkwood, DE $188,561 Middletown, DE $189,498 Montchanin, DE $188,708

New Castle, DE $188,708 Odessa, DE $189,756 Port Penn, DE $188,047 Rockland, DE $188,708 Saint Georges, DE $188,561 Townsend, DE $189,480 Winterthur, DE $188,708 Lewes, DE $192,604

Wilmington, DE $188,708 Dover, DE $190,730 Dover Afb, DE $191,171 Bethany Beach, DE $193,890 Bethel, DE $190,583 Bridgeville, DE $192,604 Camden Wyoming, DE $190,932 Cheswold, DE $190,289

Clayton, DE $189,811 Dagsboro, DE $193,890 Delmar, DE $190,583 Ellendale, DE $192,604 Felton, DE $192,604 Fenwick Island, DE $193,890 Frankford, DE $193,890 Frederica, DE $192,604

Georgetown, DE $192,604 Greenwood, DE $192,604 Harbeson, DE $192,604 Harrington, DE $192,604 Hartly, DE $189,719 Houston, DE $192,604 Kenton, DE $189,811 Laurel, DE $190,583

Yorklyn, DE $188,708

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

Understanding how a Lead System 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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$172,064

Average $186,099/year

$203,766

$14,339

Average $15,508/month

$16,981

$3,309

Average $3,579/week

$3,919

$83

Average $89/hour

$98

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$203,766	$16,981	$3,919	$98
Average	$186,099	$15,508	$3,579	$89
25th Percentile	$172,064	$14,339	$3,309	$83

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