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

A System Development Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $129,143 for beginners, reaching about $131,513 at mid-level, and approach $140,425 for experts.

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

System Development Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for System Development Engineer roles are District of Columbia $147,317, California $146,759, Massachusetts $144,803. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for System Development Engineer level roles vary by specialization: System Development Manager: $169,317; System Engineer: $118,292; Senior System Engineer: $115,107; System and Network Engineer: $93,581; Power System Engineer: $82,313.

System Development Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a System Development Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a System Development Engineer in Delaware is $134,744 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $65.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $157,107
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $124,246 to $146,450
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $114,689

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System Development Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$146,450	$12,204	$2,816	$70
Average	$134,744	$11,229	$2,591	$65
25th Percentile	$124,246	$10,354	$2,389	$60

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Key Factors That Influence System Development Engineer Salaries

A System Development 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 System Development Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a System Development 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): $129,143
Early Career (1-2 years): $129,933
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $131,513
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $137,326
Expert (over 8 years): $140,425

Levels	Salary
Entry Level System Development Engineer	$129,143
Intermediate Level System Development Engineer	$129,933
Senior Level System Development Engineer	$131,513
Specialist Level System Development Engineer	$137,326
Expert Level System Development Engineer	$140,425

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

District of Columbia: $147,317.
California: $146,759.
Massachusetts: $144,803.

District of Columbia $147,317 California $146,759 Massachusetts $144,803 Washington $144,270 New Jersey $144,217 Alaska $144,031 Connecticut $142,195 New York $141,450

Hawaii $139,068 Rhode Island $137,950 Maryland $137,192 Minnesota $136,154 Colorado $135,755 Illinois $135,622 Oregon $135,116 Delaware $134,744

New Hampshire $134,510 Virginia $133,985 Pennsylvania $132,455 Nevada $131,684 North Dakota $131,431 Michigan $131,032 Wisconsin $130,885 Vermont $130,593

Texas $129,781 Maine $129,728 Arizona $129,648 Ohio $129,555 Georgia $128,331 Indiana $127,719 Wyoming $127,599 Utah $127,413

Iowa $127,333 Kansas $126,694 Louisiana $126,508 North Carolina $126,441 Missouri $126,415 Florida $125,896 Montana $125,616 Nebraska $125,350

Kentucky $125,204 South Carolina $124,672 Tennessee $124,339 Idaho $124,206 New Mexico $123,235 Oklahoma $123,022 Alabama $122,237 South Dakota $120,919

Arkansas $120,201 West Virginia $119,815 Mississippi $118,658

Top Paying Cities for System Development 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: $139,454
Little Creek: $138,163
Magnolia: $138,735

Lincoln, DE $139,454 Little Creek, DE $138,163 Magnolia, DE $138,735 Milford, DE $139,454 Marydel, DE $137,644 Millsboro, DE $139,454 Millville, DE $140,385 Milton, DE $139,454

Nassau, DE $139,454 Ocean View, DE $140,385 Rehoboth Beach, DE $140,385 Seaford, DE $137,990 Selbyville, DE $140,385 Smyrna, DE $137,485 Viola, DE $138,735 Woodside, DE $138,336

Bear, DE $136,473 Newark, DE $136,527 Claymont, DE $136,633 Delaware City, DE $136,527 Hockessin, DE $136,633 Kirkwood, DE $136,527 Middletown, DE $137,205 Montchanin, DE $136,633

New Castle, DE $136,633 Odessa, DE $137,392 Port Penn, DE $136,154 Rockland, DE $136,633 Saint Georges, DE $136,527 Townsend, DE $137,192 Winterthur, DE $136,633 Lewes, DE $139,454

Wilmington, DE $136,633 Dover, DE $138,097 Dover Afb, DE $138,416 Bethany Beach, DE $140,385 Bethel, DE $137,990 Bridgeville, DE $139,454 Camden Wyoming, DE $138,243 Cheswold, DE $137,777

Clayton, DE $137,431 Dagsboro, DE $140,385 Delmar, DE $137,990 Ellendale, DE $139,454 Felton, DE $139,454 Fenwick Island, DE $140,385 Frankford, DE $140,385 Frederica, DE $139,454

Georgetown, DE $139,454 Greenwood, DE $139,454 Harbeson, DE $139,454 Harrington, DE $139,454 Hartly, DE $137,365 Houston, DE $139,454 Kenton, DE $137,431 Laurel, DE $137,990

Yorklyn, DE $136,633

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

Understanding how a System Development 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 January 01, 2026

$124,246

Average $134,744/year

$146,450

$10,354

Average $11,229/month

$12,204

$2,389

Average $2,591/week

$2,816

$60

Average $65/hour

$70

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$146,450	$12,204	$2,816	$70
Average	$134,744	$11,229	$2,591	$65
25th Percentile	$124,246	$10,354	$2,389	$60

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