What are the main factors that influence an Avionics Software Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change An Avionics Software Engineer's salary?

An Avionics Software Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Payroll Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $102,651, a Payroll Team Lead (7+ years)earns $88,848, a Payroll Supervisor (7+ years)earns $95,389, a Avionics Software Engineer (7+ years)earns $111,413, a Payroll Director (7+ years)earns $160,336,

What are the highest paying states for an Avionics Software Engineer?

Avionics Software Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Avionics Software Engineer roles are District of Columbia $120,885, California $120,427, Massachusetts $118,822. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Avionics Software Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Software Engineer V: $171,162; Software Engineer IV: $148,900; Software Engineer III: $128,696; Senior Avionics Engineer: $111,742; Software Engineer II: $105,085.

Avionics Software Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Avionics Software Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Avionics Software Engineer in Delaware is $110,568 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $128,413
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $98,391 to $119,909
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $87,304

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Avionics Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,909	$9,992	$2,306	$58
Average	$110,568	$9,214	$2,126	$53
25th Percentile	$98,391	$8,199	$1,892	$47

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Key Factors That Influence Avionics Software Engineer Salaries

An Avionics Software 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 Avionics Software Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Avionics Software 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): $102,651
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,848
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,389
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $111,413
Expert (over 8 years): $160,336

Levels	Salary
Payroll A... Level Avionics Software Engineer	$102,651
Payroll T... Level Avionics Software Engineer	$88,848
Payroll S... Level Avionics Software Engineer	$95,389
Avionics ... Level Avionics Software Engineer	$111,413
Payroll D... Level Avionics Software Engineer	$160,336

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

District of Columbia: $120,885.
California: $120,427.
Massachusetts: $118,822.

District of Columbia $120,885 California $120,427 Massachusetts $118,822 Washington $118,385 New Jersey $118,341 Alaska $118,188 Connecticut $116,682 New York $116,070

Hawaii $114,116 Rhode Island $113,199 Maryland $112,577 Minnesota $111,725 Colorado $111,397 Illinois $111,288 Oregon $110,873 Delaware $110,568

New Hampshire $110,375 Virginia $109,945 Pennsylvania $108,690 Nevada $108,056 North Dakota $107,849 Michigan $107,521 Wisconsin $107,401 Vermont $107,161

Texas $106,495 Maine $106,451 Arizona $106,386 Ohio $106,310 Georgia $105,305 Indiana $104,803 Wyoming $104,705 Utah $104,552

Iowa $104,486 Kansas $103,962 Louisiana $103,809 North Carolina $103,755 Missouri $103,733 Florida $103,307 Montana $103,078 Nebraska $102,859

Kentucky $102,739 South Carolina $102,303 Tennessee $102,030 Idaho $101,920 New Mexico $101,123 Oklahoma $100,949 Alabama $100,305 South Dakota $99,224

Arkansas $98,634 West Virginia $98,317 Mississippi $97,368

Top Paying Cities for Avionics Software 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: $110,070
Little Creek: $110,875
Magnolia: $110,716

Lincoln, DE $110,070 Little Creek, DE $110,875 Magnolia, DE $110,716 Milford, DE $110,349 Marydel, DE $110,530 Millsboro, DE $109,608 Millville, DE $109,777 Milton, DE $109,967

Nassau, DE $110,047 Ocean View, DE $109,759 Rehoboth Beach, DE $109,969 Seaford, DE $110,032 Selbyville, DE $109,576 Smyrna, DE $110,952 Viola, DE $110,441 Woodside, DE $110,738

Bear, DE $110,482 Newark, DE $110,441 Claymont, DE $110,667 Delaware City, DE $110,551 Hockessin, DE $110,431 Kirkwood, DE $110,530 Middletown, DE $110,573 Montchanin, DE $110,456

New Castle, DE $110,473 Odessa, DE $110,628 Port Penn, DE $110,702 Rockland, DE $110,467 Saint Georges, DE $110,538 Townsend, DE $110,708 Winterthur, DE $110,480 Lewes, DE $110,010

Wilmington, DE $110,437 Dover, DE $110,875 Dover Afb, DE $110,291 Bethany Beach, DE $109,643 Bethel, DE $109,756 Bridgeville, DE $110,015 Camden Wyoming, DE $110,563 Cheswold, DE $110,839

Clayton, DE $110,843 Dagsboro, DE $109,566 Delmar, DE $109,391 Ellendale, DE $109,723 Felton, DE $110,341 Fenwick Island, DE $109,590 Frankford, DE $109,399 Frederica, DE $110,450

Georgetown, DE $109,525 Greenwood, DE $110,033 Harbeson, DE $109,642 Harrington, DE $110,201 Hartly, DE $110,544 Houston, DE $110,044 Kenton, DE $110,848 Laurel, DE $109,459

Yorklyn, DE $110,464

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

Understanding how an Avionics Software 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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$98,391

Average $110,568/year

$119,909

$8,199

Average $9,214/month

$9,992

$1,892

Average $2,126/week

$2,306

$47

Average $53/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,909	$9,992	$2,306	$58
Average	$110,568	$9,214	$2,126	$53
25th Percentile	$98,391	$8,199	$1,892	$47

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