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 $90,523, a Entry Level Test Engineer (4-7 years)earns $108,607, a Network Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $124,401, 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 $118,005, California $117,558, Massachusetts $115,991. 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: $106,026; engineer entry level: $88,560; Entry Level Project Engineer: $86,201; data engineer entry level: $85,806; 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 April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Test Engineer in Delaware is $107,934 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): $127,000
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $98,238 to $117,914
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $89,410

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Entry Level Test Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$117,914	$9,826	$2,268	$57
Average	$107,934	$8,994	$2,076	$52
25th Percentile	$98,238	$8,186	$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): $90,523
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $108,607
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $124,401
Expert (over 8 years): $145,003

Levels	Salary
Network A... Level Entry Level Test Engineer	$72,661
Network A... Level Entry Level Test Engineer	$90,523
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Test Engineer	$108,607
Network A... Level Entry Level Test Engineer	$124,401
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: $118,005.
California: $117,558.
Massachusetts: $115,991.

District of Columbia $118,005 California $117,558 Massachusetts $115,991 Washington $115,565 New Jersey $115,522 Alaska $115,373 Connecticut $113,902 New York $113,305

Hawaii $111,397 Rhode Island $110,502 Maryland $109,895 Minnesota $109,063 Colorado $108,744 Illinois $108,637 Oregon $108,232 Delaware $107,934

New Hampshire $107,746 Virginia $107,326 Pennsylvania $106,100 Nevada $105,482 North Dakota $105,280 Michigan $104,960 Wisconsin $104,843 Vermont $104,608

Texas $103,958 Maine $103,916 Arizona $103,852 Ohio $103,777 Georgia $102,796 Indiana $102,306 Wyoming $102,210 Utah $102,061

Iowa $101,997 Kansas $101,485 Louisiana $101,336 North Carolina $101,283 Missouri $101,262 Florida $100,846 Montana $100,622 Nebraska $100,409

Kentucky $100,292 South Carolina $99,865 Tennessee $99,599 Idaho $99,492 New Mexico $98,714 Oklahoma $98,544 Alabama $97,915 South Dakota $96,860

Arkansas $96,284 West Virginia $95,975 Mississippi $95,048

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: $111,706
Little Creek: $110,673
Magnolia: $111,131

Lincoln, DE $111,706 Little Creek, DE $110,673 Magnolia, DE $111,131 Milford, DE $111,706 Marydel, DE $110,257 Millsboro, DE $111,706 Millville, DE $112,453 Milton, DE $111,706

Nassau, DE $111,706 Ocean View, DE $112,453 Rehoboth Beach, DE $112,453 Seaford, DE $110,534 Selbyville, DE $112,453 Smyrna, DE $110,129 Viola, DE $111,131 Woodside, DE $110,811

Bear, DE $109,319 Newark, DE $109,362 Claymont, DE $109,447 Delaware City, DE $109,362 Hockessin, DE $109,447 Kirkwood, DE $109,362 Middletown, DE $109,905 Montchanin, DE $109,447

New Castle, DE $109,447 Odessa, DE $110,055 Port Penn, DE $109,063 Rockland, DE $109,447 Saint Georges, DE $109,362 Townsend, DE $109,895 Winterthur, DE $109,447 Lewes, DE $111,706

Wilmington, DE $109,447 Dover, DE $110,619 Dover Afb, DE $110,875 Bethany Beach, DE $112,453 Bethel, DE $110,534 Bridgeville, DE $111,706 Camden Wyoming, DE $110,737 Cheswold, DE $110,364

Clayton, DE $110,086 Dagsboro, DE $112,453 Delmar, DE $110,534 Ellendale, DE $111,706 Felton, DE $111,706 Fenwick Island, DE $112,453 Frankford, DE $112,453 Frederica, DE $111,706

Georgetown, DE $111,706 Greenwood, DE $111,706 Harbeson, DE $111,706 Harrington, DE $111,706 Hartly, DE $110,033 Houston, DE $111,706 Kenton, DE $110,086 Laurel, DE $110,534

Yorklyn, DE $109,447

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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$98,238

Average $107,934/year

$117,914

$8,186

Average $8,994/month

$9,826

$1,889

Average $2,076/week

$2,268

$47

Average $52/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$117,914	$9,826	$2,268	$57
Average	$107,934	$8,994	$2,076	$52
25th Percentile	$98,238	$8,186	$1,889	$47

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