What are the main factors that influence a Firmware Engineering's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Firmware Engineering's salary?

A Firmware Engineering's salary grows with experience: an Firmware Engineering (0-2 years)earns $82,083, an Embedded Software Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $97,186, an Embedded Software Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $118,928, an Embedded Software Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $145,084, an Embedded Software Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $164,637,

What are the highest paying states for a Firmware Engineering?

Firmware Engineering salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Firmware Engineering roles are District of Columbia $91,485, California $91,138, Massachusetts $89,924. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Firmware Engineering roles make?

Salaries for Firmware Engineering level roles vary by specialization: Firmware Engineering Director: $212,300; Firmware Engineer VI: $193,800; Firmware Engineering Senior Manager: $185,100; Firmware Engineer V: $160,600; Firmware Engineering Manager: $153,600.

Firmware Engineering Salary in Delaware

How much does a Firmware Engineering make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Firmware Engineering in Delaware is $83,677 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,292
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,636 to $91,327
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,137

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Firmware Engineering Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,327	$7,611	$1,756	$44
Average	$83,677	$6,973	$1,609	$40
25th Percentile	$77,636	$6,470	$1,493	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Firmware Engineering Salaries

A Firmware Engineering'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 Firmware Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Firmware Engineering'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): $82,083
Early Career (1-2 years): $97,186
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $118,928
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,084
Expert (over 8 years): $164,637

Levels	Salary
Firmware ... Level Firmware Engineering	$82,083
Embedded ... Level Firmware Engineering	$97,186
Embedded ... Level Firmware Engineering	$118,928
Embedded ... Level Firmware Engineering	$145,084
Embedded ... Level Firmware Engineering	$164,637

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How Do Firmware Engineering 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 Firmware Engineerings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $91,485.
California: $91,138.
Massachusetts: $89,924.

District of Columbia $91,485 California $91,138 Massachusetts $89,924 Washington $89,593 New Jersey $89,560 Alaska $89,444 Connecticut $88,304 New York $87,841

Hawaii $86,362 Rhode Island $85,668 Maryland $85,197 Minnesota $84,553 Colorado $84,305 Illinois $84,222 Oregon $83,908 Delaware $83,677

New Hampshire $83,531 Virginia $83,206 Pennsylvania $82,256 Nevada $81,776 North Dakota $81,619 Michigan $81,372 Wisconsin $81,281 Vermont $81,099

Texas $80,595 Maine $80,562 Arizona $80,512 Ohio $80,454 Georgia $79,694 Indiana $79,314 Wyoming $79,240 Utah $79,124

Iowa $79,075 Kansas $78,678 Louisiana $78,562 North Carolina $78,521 Missouri $78,504 Florida $78,182 Montana $78,009 Nebraska $77,843

Kentucky $77,752 South Carolina $77,422 Tennessee $77,215 Idaho $77,133 New Mexico $76,530 Oklahoma $76,397 Alabama $75,910 South Dakota $75,092

Arkansas $74,646 West Virginia $74,406 Mississippi $73,687

Top Paying Cities for Firmware Engineerings

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: $83,300
Little Creek: $83,910
Magnolia: $83,789

Lincoln, DE $83,300 Little Creek, DE $83,910 Magnolia, DE $83,789 Milford, DE $83,512 Marydel, DE $83,649 Millsboro, DE $82,951 Millville, DE $83,079 Milton, DE $83,222

Nassau, DE $83,283 Ocean View, DE $83,065 Rehoboth Beach, DE $83,224 Seaford, DE $83,271 Selbyville, DE $82,927 Smyrna, DE $83,968 Viola, DE $83,581 Woodside, DE $83,806

Bear, DE $83,612 Newark, DE $83,581 Claymont, DE $83,752 Delaware City, DE $83,664 Hockessin, DE $83,574 Kirkwood, DE $83,649 Middletown, DE $83,681 Montchanin, DE $83,593

New Castle, DE $83,605 Odessa, DE $83,722 Port Penn, DE $83,779 Rockland, DE $83,601 Saint Georges, DE $83,655 Townsend, DE $83,783 Winterthur, DE $83,611 Lewes, DE $83,255

Wilmington, DE $83,578 Dover, DE $83,910 Dover Afb, DE $83,468 Bethany Beach, DE $82,977 Bethel, DE $83,063 Bridgeville, DE $83,259 Camden Wyoming, DE $83,674 Cheswold, DE $83,883

Clayton, DE $83,885 Dagsboro, DE $82,919 Delmar, DE $82,786 Ellendale, DE $83,037 Felton, DE $83,505 Fenwick Island, DE $82,937 Frankford, DE $82,793 Frederica, DE $83,588

Georgetown, DE $82,888 Greenwood, DE $83,272 Harbeson, DE $82,976 Harrington, DE $83,399 Hartly, DE $83,659 Houston, DE $83,280 Kenton, DE $83,889 Laurel, DE $82,838

Yorklyn, DE $83,598

Firmware Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Firmware Engineering'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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$77,636

Average $83,677/year

$91,327

$6,470

Average $6,973/month

$7,611

$1,493

Average $1,609/week

$1,756

$37

Average $40/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,327	$7,611	$1,756	$44
Average	$83,677	$6,973	$1,609	$40
25th Percentile	$77,636	$6,470	$1,493	$37

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