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

An Infrastructure Software Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Software Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $81,538, a Software Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $104,930, a Infrastructure Software Engineer (4-7 years)earns $128,506, a Software Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $148,680, a Software Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $170,909,

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

Infrastructure Software Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Infrastructure Software Engineer roles are District of Columbia $139,658, California $139,128, Massachusetts $137,274. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Infrastructure Software Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Software Systems Engineer V: $165,275; Infrastructure Engineer V: $150,270; Software Systems Engineer IV: $144,228; Infrastructure Engineer IV: $134,500; Infrastructure Engineer: $129,279.

Infrastructure Software Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Infrastructure Software Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Infrastructure Software Engineer in Delaware is $127,738 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $147,282
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $116,682 to $137,968
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $106,617

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Infrastructure Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$137,968	$11,497	$2,653	$66
Average	$127,738	$10,645	$2,456	$61
25th Percentile	$116,682	$9,724	$2,244	$56

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Key Factors That Influence Infrastructure Software Engineer Salaries

An Infrastructure 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 Infrastructure Software Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Infrastructure 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): $81,538
Early Career (1-2 years): $104,930
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $128,506
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $148,680
Expert (over 8 years): $170,909

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Infrastructure Software Engineer	$81,538
Software ... Level Infrastructure Software Engineer	$104,930
Infrastru... Level Infrastructure Software Engineer	$128,506
Software ... Level Infrastructure Software Engineer	$148,680
Software ... Level Infrastructure Software Engineer	$170,909

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

District of Columbia: $139,658.
California: $139,128.
Massachusetts: $137,274.

District of Columbia $139,658 California $139,128 Massachusetts $137,274 Washington $136,769 New Jersey $136,719 Alaska $136,542 Connecticut $134,802 New York $134,095

Hawaii $131,837 Rhode Island $130,778 Maryland $130,059 Minnesota $129,075 Colorado $128,697 Illinois $128,570 Oregon $128,091 Delaware $127,738

New Hampshire $127,516 Virginia $127,019 Pennsylvania $125,568 Nevada $124,837 North Dakota $124,597 Michigan $124,219 Wisconsin $124,080 Vermont $123,802

Texas $123,033 Maine $122,983 Arizona $122,907 Ohio $122,819 Georgia $121,658 Indiana $121,078 Wyoming $120,964 Utah $120,788

Iowa $120,712 Kansas $120,107 Louisiana $119,930 North Carolina $119,867 Missouri $119,842 Florida $119,350 Montana $119,085 Nebraska $118,833

Kentucky $118,694 South Carolina $118,189 Tennessee $117,874 Idaho $117,748 New Mexico $116,827 Oklahoma $116,625 Alabama $115,881 South Dakota $114,632

Arkansas $113,951 West Virginia $113,585 Mississippi $112,488

Top Paying Cities for Infrastructure 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: $127,163
Little Creek: $128,094
Magnolia: $127,909

Lincoln, DE $127,163 Little Creek, DE $128,094 Magnolia, DE $127,909 Milford, DE $127,486 Marydel, DE $127,695 Millsboro, DE $126,629 Millville, DE $126,825 Milton, DE $127,044

Nassau, DE $127,136 Ocean View, DE $126,803 Rehoboth Beach, DE $127,047 Seaford, DE $127,119 Selbyville, DE $126,593 Smyrna, DE $128,182 Viola, DE $127,592 Woodside, DE $127,935

Bear, DE $127,640 Newark, DE $127,592 Claymont, DE $127,853 Delaware City, DE $127,719 Hockessin, DE $127,580 Kirkwood, DE $127,695 Middletown, DE $127,744 Montchanin, DE $127,609

New Castle, DE $127,628 Odessa, DE $127,807 Port Penn, DE $127,893 Rockland, DE $127,622 Saint Georges, DE $127,704 Townsend, DE $127,901 Winterthur, DE $127,637 Lewes, DE $127,093

Wilmington, DE $127,587 Dover, DE $128,094 Dover Afb, DE $127,419 Bethany Beach, DE $126,670 Bethel, DE $126,801 Bridgeville, DE $127,100 Camden Wyoming, DE $127,733 Cheswold, DE $128,052

Clayton, DE $128,056 Dagsboro, DE $126,581 Delmar, DE $126,378 Ellendale, DE $126,762 Felton, DE $127,476 Fenwick Island, DE $126,609 Frankford, DE $126,388 Frederica, DE $127,602

Georgetown, DE $126,533 Greenwood, DE $127,120 Harbeson, DE $126,668 Harrington, DE $127,314 Hartly, DE $127,710 Houston, DE $127,132 Kenton, DE $128,062 Laurel, DE $126,458

Yorklyn, DE $127,618

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

Understanding how an Infrastructure 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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$116,682

Average $127,738/year

$137,968

$9,724

Average $10,645/month

$11,497

$2,244

Average $2,456/week

$2,653

$56

Average $61/hour

$66

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$137,968	$11,497	$2,653	$66
Average	$127,738	$10,645	$2,456	$61
25th Percentile	$116,682	$9,724	$2,244	$56

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