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

A System Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $114,862 for beginners, reaching about $116,926 at mid-level, and approach $125,107 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a System Engineer?

System Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for System Engineer roles are District of Columbia $130,973, California $130,476, Massachusetts $128,737. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of System Engineer roles make?

Salaries for System Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Lead System Engineer: $183,765; System Development Engineer: $133,054; Information System Engineer: $115,998; System Solutions Engineer: $113,467; System and Network Engineer: $93,581.

System Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a System Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a System Engineer in Delaware is $119,794 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $140,707
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $110,597 to $130,741
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $102,223

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System Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$130,741	$10,895	$2,514	$63
Average	$119,794	$9,983	$2,304	$58
25th Percentile	$110,597	$9,216	$2,127	$53

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Key Factors That Influence System Engineer Salaries

A 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 System Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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): $114,862
Early Career (1-2 years): $115,550
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,926
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $122,209
Expert (over 8 years): $125,107

Levels	Salary
Entry Level System Engineer	$114,862
Intermediate Level System Engineer	$115,550
Senior Level System Engineer	$116,926
Specialist Level System Engineer	$122,209
Expert Level System Engineer	$125,107

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

District of Columbia: $130,973.
California: $130,476.
Massachusetts: $128,737.

District of Columbia $130,973 California $130,476 Massachusetts $128,737 Washington $128,264 New Jersey $128,217 Alaska $128,051 Connecticut $126,419 New York $125,756

Hawaii $123,639 Rhode Island $122,645 Maryland $121,971 Minnesota $121,048 Colorado $120,693 Illinois $120,575 Oregon $120,126 Delaware $119,794

New Hampshire $119,586 Virginia $119,120 Pennsylvania $117,760 Nevada $117,074 North Dakota $116,849 Michigan $116,494 Wisconsin $116,364 Vermont $116,104

Texas $115,382 Maine $115,335 Arizona $115,264 Ohio $115,181 Georgia $114,093 Indiana $113,548 Wyoming $113,442 Utah $113,276

Iowa $113,205 Kansas $112,638 Louisiana $112,472 North Carolina $112,413 Missouri $112,389 Florida $111,928 Montana $111,679 Nebraska $111,443

Kentucky $111,313 South Carolina $110,840 Tennessee $110,544 Idaho $110,426 New Mexico $109,562 Oklahoma $109,373 Alabama $108,675 South Dakota $107,504

Arkansas $106,865 West Virginia $106,522 Mississippi $105,493

Top Paying Cities for 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: $123,982
Little Creek: $122,834
Magnolia: $123,343

Lincoln, DE $123,982 Little Creek, DE $122,834 Magnolia, DE $123,343 Milford, DE $123,982 Marydel, DE $122,373 Millsboro, DE $123,982 Millville, DE $124,810 Milton, DE $123,982

Nassau, DE $123,982 Ocean View, DE $124,810 Rehoboth Beach, DE $124,810 Seaford, DE $122,681 Selbyville, DE $124,810 Smyrna, DE $122,231 Viola, DE $123,343 Woodside, DE $122,988

Bear, DE $121,332 Newark, DE $121,379 Claymont, DE $121,474 Delaware City, DE $121,379 Hockessin, DE $121,474 Kirkwood, DE $121,379 Middletown, DE $121,983 Montchanin, DE $121,474

New Castle, DE $121,474 Odessa, DE $122,148 Port Penn, DE $121,048 Rockland, DE $121,474 Saint Georges, DE $121,379 Townsend, DE $121,971 Winterthur, DE $121,474 Lewes, DE $123,982

Wilmington, DE $121,474 Dover, DE $122,775 Dover Afb, DE $123,059 Bethany Beach, DE $124,810 Bethel, DE $122,681 Bridgeville, DE $123,982 Camden Wyoming, DE $122,905 Cheswold, DE $122,491

Clayton, DE $122,184 Dagsboro, DE $124,810 Delmar, DE $122,681 Ellendale, DE $123,982 Felton, DE $123,982 Fenwick Island, DE $124,810 Frankford, DE $124,810 Frederica, DE $123,982

Georgetown, DE $123,982 Greenwood, DE $123,982 Harbeson, DE $123,982 Harrington, DE $123,982 Hartly, DE $122,125 Houston, DE $123,982 Kenton, DE $122,184 Laurel, DE $122,681

Yorklyn, DE $121,474

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

Understanding how a 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$110,597

Average $119,794/year

$130,741

$9,216

Average $9,983/month

$10,895

$2,127

Average $2,304/week

$2,514

$53

Average $58/hour

$63

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$130,741	$10,895	$2,514	$63
Average	$119,794	$9,983	$2,304	$58
25th Percentile	$110,597	$9,216	$2,127	$53

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