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

A Testing Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $69,948 for beginners, reaching about $71,590 at mid-level, and approach $71,963 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Testing Engineer?

Testing Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Testing Engineer roles are District of Columbia $77,292, California $76,998, Massachusetts $75,972. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Testing Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Testing Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Environmental Testing and Analysis Engineer IV: $127,590; Environmental Testing and Analysis Engineer III: $104,290; Quality Testing and Methods Engineer III: $100,790; Lead Software Testing Engineer: $94,809; Assistant Testing and Commissioning Engineer: $90,725.

Testing Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Testing Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Testing Engineer in Delaware is $70,695 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,389
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,765 to $75,769
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,277

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Testing Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,769	$6,314	$1,457	$36
Average	$70,695	$5,891	$1,360	$34
25th Percentile	$65,765	$5,480	$1,265	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Testing Engineer Salaries

A Testing 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 Testing Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Testing 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): $69,948
Early Career (1-2 years): $70,471
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $71,590
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $71,814
Expert (over 8 years): $71,963

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Testing Engineer	$69,948
Intermediate Level Testing Engineer	$70,471
Senior Level Testing Engineer	$71,590
Specialist Level Testing Engineer	$71,814
Expert Level Testing Engineer	$71,963

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

District of Columbia: $77,292.
California: $76,998.
Massachusetts: $75,972.

District of Columbia $77,292 California $76,998 Massachusetts $75,972 Washington $75,693 New Jersey $75,665 Alaska $75,567 Connecticut $74,604 New York $74,213

Hawaii $72,963 Rhode Island $72,377 Maryland $71,979 Minnesota $71,435 Colorado $71,225 Illinois $71,155 Oregon $70,890 Delaware $70,695

New Hampshire $70,572 Virginia $70,297 Pennsylvania $69,494 Nevada $69,089 North Dakota $68,956 Michigan $68,747 Wisconsin $68,670 Vermont $68,517

Texas $68,091 Maine $68,063 Arizona $68,021 Ohio $67,972 Georgia $67,330 Indiana $67,009 Wyoming $66,946 Utah $66,848

Iowa $66,806 Kansas $66,471 Louisiana $66,374 North Carolina $66,339 Missouri $66,325 Florida $66,052 Montana $65,906 Nebraska $65,766

Kentucky $65,689 South Carolina $65,410 Tennessee $65,236 Idaho $65,166 New Mexico $64,656 Oklahoma $64,545 Alabama $64,133 South Dakota $63,442

Arkansas $63,065 West Virginia $62,862 Mississippi $62,255

Top Paying Cities for Testing 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: $73,166
Little Creek: $72,489
Magnolia: $72,789

Lincoln, DE $73,166 Little Creek, DE $72,489 Magnolia, DE $72,789 Milford, DE $73,166 Marydel, DE $72,216 Millsboro, DE $73,166 Millville, DE $73,655 Milton, DE $73,166

Nassau, DE $73,166 Ocean View, DE $73,655 Rehoboth Beach, DE $73,655 Seaford, DE $72,398 Selbyville, DE $73,655 Smyrna, DE $72,133 Viola, DE $72,789 Woodside, DE $72,579

Bear, DE $71,602 Newark, DE $71,630 Claymont, DE $71,686 Delaware City, DE $71,630 Hockessin, DE $71,686 Kirkwood, DE $71,630 Middletown, DE $71,986 Montchanin, DE $71,686

New Castle, DE $71,686 Odessa, DE $72,084 Port Penn, DE $71,435 Rockland, DE $71,686 Saint Georges, DE $71,630 Townsend, DE $71,979 Winterthur, DE $71,686 Lewes, DE $73,166

Wilmington, DE $71,686 Dover, DE $72,454 Dover Afb, DE $72,621 Bethany Beach, DE $73,655 Bethel, DE $72,398 Bridgeville, DE $73,166 Camden Wyoming, DE $72,531 Cheswold, DE $72,286

Clayton, DE $72,105 Dagsboro, DE $73,655 Delmar, DE $72,398 Ellendale, DE $73,166 Felton, DE $73,166 Fenwick Island, DE $73,655 Frankford, DE $73,655 Frederica, DE $73,166

Georgetown, DE $73,166 Greenwood, DE $73,166 Harbeson, DE $73,166 Harrington, DE $73,166 Hartly, DE $72,070 Houston, DE $73,166 Kenton, DE $72,105 Laurel, DE $72,398

Yorklyn, DE $71,686

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

Understanding how a Testing 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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$65,765

Average $70,695/year

$75,769

$5,480

Average $5,891/month

$6,314

$1,265

Average $1,360/week

$1,457

$32

Average $34/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,769	$6,314	$1,457	$36
Average	$70,695	$5,891	$1,360	$34
25th Percentile	$65,765	$5,480	$1,265	$32

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