What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Test 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 Entry Level Test Engineer's salary?

An Entry Level Test Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Network Administrator I (0-2 years)earns $72,661, a Network Administrator II (2-4 years)earns $90,522, a Entry Level Test Engineer (4-7 years)earns $108,612, a Network Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $124,405, a Network Administrator V (7-10 years)earns $145,003,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Test Engineer?

Entry Level Test Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Test Engineer roles are District of Columbia $118,009, California $117,561, Massachusetts $115,994. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Test Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Test Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Petroleum Engineer: $106,049; engineer entry level: $88,556; Entry Level Project Engineer: $86,201; data engineer entry level: $85,803; Entry Level Aerospace Engineer: $79,702.

Entry Level Test Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Level Test Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Test Engineer in Delaware is $107,937 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $126,968
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $98,211 to $117,899
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $89,356

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Entry Level Test Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$117,899	$9,825	$2,267	$57
Average	$107,937	$8,995	$2,076	$52
25th Percentile	$98,211	$8,184	$1,889	$47

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Test Engineer Salaries

An Entry Level Test 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 Entry Level Test Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Test 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): $72,661
Early Career (1-2 years): $90,522
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $108,612
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $124,405
Expert (over 8 years): $145,003

Levels	Salary
Network A... Level Entry Level Test Engineer	$72,661
Network A... Level Entry Level Test Engineer	$90,522
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Test Engineer	$108,612
Network A... Level Entry Level Test Engineer	$124,405
Network A... Level Entry Level Test Engineer	$145,003

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

District of Columbia: $118,009.
California: $117,561.
Massachusetts: $115,994.

District of Columbia $118,009 California $117,561 Massachusetts $115,994 Washington $115,568 New Jersey $115,525 Alaska $115,376 Connecticut $113,905 New York $113,308

Hawaii $111,401 Rhode Island $110,505 Maryland $109,898 Minnesota $109,066 Colorado $108,747 Illinois $108,640 Oregon $108,235 Delaware $107,937

New Hampshire $107,749 Virginia $107,329 Pennsylvania $106,103 Nevada $105,485 North Dakota $105,283 Michigan $104,963 Wisconsin $104,846 Vermont $104,611

Texas $103,961 Maine $103,918 Arizona $103,854 Ohio $103,780 Georgia $102,799 Indiana $102,309 Wyoming $102,213 Utah $102,064

Iowa $102,000 Kansas $101,488 Louisiana $101,339 North Carolina $101,286 Missouri $101,265 Florida $100,849 Montana $100,625 Nebraska $100,412

Kentucky $100,295 South Carolina $99,868 Tennessee $99,602 Idaho $99,495 New Mexico $98,717 Oklahoma $98,547 Alabama $97,918 South Dakota $96,863

Arkansas $96,287 West Virginia $95,978 Mississippi $95,051

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Test 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: $107,451
Little Creek: $108,237
Magnolia: $108,082

Lincoln, DE $107,451 Little Creek, DE $108,237 Magnolia, DE $108,082 Milford, DE $107,723 Marydel, DE $107,900 Millsboro, DE $107,000 Millville, DE $107,165 Milton, DE $107,350

Nassau, DE $107,428 Ocean View, DE $107,147 Rehoboth Beach, DE $107,353 Seaford, DE $107,413 Selbyville, DE $106,969 Smyrna, DE $108,312 Viola, DE $107,813 Woodside, DE $108,103

Bear, DE $107,853 Newark, DE $107,813 Claymont, DE $108,034 Delaware City, DE $107,921 Hockessin, DE $107,803 Kirkwood, DE $107,900 Middletown, DE $107,942 Montchanin, DE $107,828

New Castle, DE $107,844 Odessa, DE $107,995 Port Penn, DE $108,068 Rockland, DE $107,839 Saint Georges, DE $107,908 Townsend, DE $108,074 Winterthur, DE $107,851 Lewes, DE $107,392

Wilmington, DE $107,809 Dover, DE $108,237 Dover Afb, DE $107,667 Bethany Beach, DE $107,034 Bethel, DE $107,145 Bridgeville, DE $107,397 Camden Wyoming, DE $107,932 Cheswold, DE $108,202

Clayton, DE $108,205 Dagsboro, DE $106,959 Delmar, DE $106,788 Ellendale, DE $107,112 Felton, DE $107,715 Fenwick Island, DE $106,983 Frankford, DE $106,796 Frederica, DE $107,821

Georgetown, DE $106,919 Greenwood, DE $107,414 Harbeson, DE $107,033 Harrington, DE $107,578 Hartly, DE $107,913 Houston, DE $107,425 Kenton, DE $108,211 Laurel, DE $106,855

Yorklyn, DE $107,835

Entry Level Test Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Test 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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$98,211

Average $107,937/year

$117,899

$8,184

Average $8,995/month

$9,825

$1,889

Average $2,076/week

$2,267

$47

Average $52/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$117,899	$9,825	$2,267	$57
Average	$107,937	$8,995	$2,076	$52
25th Percentile	$98,211	$8,184	$1,889	$47

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