What are the main factors that influence a Senior Avionics 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 Senior Avionics Engineer's salary?

A Senior Avionics Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Aerospace Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $81,020, an Aerospace Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $97,273, an Senior Avionics Engineer (4-7 years)earns $112,631, an Aerospace Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $142,520, an Aerospace Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $164,582,

What are the highest paying states for a Senior Avionics Engineer?

Senior Avionics Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Senior Avionics Engineer roles are District of Columbia $123,721, California $123,251, Massachusetts $121,609. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Senior Avionics Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Senior Avionics Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Avionics Software Engineer: $109,181; Avionics Manager: $98,113; Avionics Integration Engineer: $91,894; Avionics Test Engineer: $85,441; Avionics Engineer: $81,489.

Senior Avionics Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Senior Avionics Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Avionics Engineer in Delaware is $113,161 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $126,944
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $105,741 to $120,376
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $98,985

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

AI-Powered Talent

AI Onboarding

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Senior Avionics Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,376	$10,031	$2,315	$58
Average	$113,161	$9,430	$2,176	$54
25th Percentile	$105,741	$8,812	$2,033	$51

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Senior Avionics Engineer Job Openings in Delaware

Senior Electrical Engineer, NPD

Hologic - Glasgow, DE

Sr. Software Engineer

ECCLESIASTES INC - Newark, DE

Sr. Process Engineer

Syner-G - Wilmington, DE

POSITION TITLE: Sr. Software Engineer

ECCLESIASTES INC - Newark, DE

Search More Senior Avionics Engineer Jobs in Delaware

Key Factors That Influence Senior Avionics Engineer Salaries

A Senior Avionics 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 Senior Avionics Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Avionics 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): $81,020
Early Career (1-2 years): $97,273
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,631
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $142,520
Expert (over 8 years): $164,582

Levels	Salary
Aerospace... Level Senior Avionics Engineer	$81,020
Aerospace... Level Senior Avionics Engineer	$97,273
Senior Av... Level Senior Avionics Engineer	$112,631
Aerospace... Level Senior Avionics Engineer	$142,520
Aerospace... Level Senior Avionics Engineer	$164,582

View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

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

District of Columbia: $123,721.
California: $123,251.
Massachusetts: $121,609.

District of Columbia $123,721 California $123,251 Massachusetts $121,609 Washington $121,162 New Jersey $121,117 Alaska $120,961 Connecticut $119,419 New York $118,793

Hawaii $116,793 Rhode Island $115,854 Maryland $115,217 Minnesota $114,346 Colorado $114,010 Illinois $113,899 Oregon $113,474 Delaware $113,161

New Hampshire $112,964 Virginia $112,524 Pennsylvania $111,239 Nevada $110,591 North Dakota $110,379 Michigan $110,044 Wisconsin $109,921 Vermont $109,675

Texas $108,993 Maine $108,948 Arizona $108,881 Ohio $108,803 Georgia $107,775 Indiana $107,261 Wyoming $107,161 Utah $107,004

Iowa $106,937 Kansas $106,401 Louisiana $106,244 North Carolina $106,188 Missouri $106,166 Florida $105,730 Montana $105,496 Nebraska $105,272

Kentucky $105,149 South Carolina $104,702 Tennessee $104,423 Idaho $104,311 New Mexico $103,495 Oklahoma $103,317 Alabama $102,657 South Dakota $101,551

Arkansas $100,948 West Virginia $100,624 Mississippi $99,652

Top Paying Cities for Senior Avionics 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: $112,652
Little Creek: $113,476
Magnolia: $113,313

Lincoln, DE $112,652 Little Creek, DE $113,476 Magnolia, DE $113,313 Milford, DE $112,938 Marydel, DE $113,123 Millsboro, DE $112,179 Millville, DE $112,352 Milton, DE $112,547

Nassau, DE $112,628 Ocean View, DE $112,333 Rehoboth Beach, DE $112,549 Seaford, DE $112,612 Selbyville, DE $112,147 Smyrna, DE $113,554 Viola, DE $113,032 Woodside, DE $113,335

Bear, DE $113,074 Newark, DE $113,032 Claymont, DE $113,263 Delaware City, DE $113,144 Hockessin, DE $113,021 Kirkwood, DE $113,123 Middletown, DE $113,167 Montchanin, DE $113,047

New Castle, DE $113,064 Odessa, DE $113,223 Port Penn, DE $113,299 Rockland, DE $113,058 Saint Georges, DE $113,131 Townsend, DE $113,305 Winterthur, DE $113,072 Lewes, DE $112,590

Wilmington, DE $113,027 Dover, DE $113,476 Dover Afb, DE $112,878 Bethany Beach, DE $112,215 Bethel, DE $112,331 Bridgeville, DE $112,596 Camden Wyoming, DE $113,157 Cheswold, DE $113,439

Clayton, DE $113,443 Dagsboro, DE $112,136 Delmar, DE $111,957 Ellendale, DE $112,296 Felton, DE $112,929 Fenwick Island, DE $112,161 Frankford, DE $111,965 Frederica, DE $113,040

Georgetown, DE $112,094 Greenwood, DE $112,614 Harbeson, DE $112,214 Harrington, DE $112,786 Hartly, DE $113,137 Houston, DE $112,625 Kenton, DE $113,448 Laurel, DE $112,027

Yorklyn, DE $113,055

Senior Avionics Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Avionics 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

$105,741

Average $113,161/year

$120,376

$8,812

Average $9,430/month

$10,031

$2,033

Average $2,176/week

$2,315

$51

Average $54/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,376	$10,031	$2,315	$58
Average	$113,161	$9,430	$2,176	$54
25th Percentile	$105,741	$8,812	$2,033	$51

Salaries of jobs related to Senior Avionics Engineer

Find Your Next Senior Avionics Engineer Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Senior Avionics Engineer job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Cost of Living In Delaware

Cost of Living in Delaware is

1.3% Higher

than the National Average

Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.

Explore Cost of Living Calculator

Empower Your Team

Salary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.

Find Salary.com Comp Consulting

See Salary Trends in 2025

Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.

Price Your Company Jobs and Make Pay Fair

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about