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: starting around $123,964 for beginners, reaching about $126,238 at mid-level, and approach $134,792 for experts.

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 $139,675, California $139,146, Massachusetts $137,291. 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: $165,273; Infrastructure Engineer V: $150,280; Software Systems Engineer IV: $144,199; Infrastructure Engineer IV: $134,460; Infrastructure Engineer: $129,281.

Infrastructure Software Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Infrastructure Software Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Infrastructure Software Engineer in Delaware is $127,754 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): $147,513
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $116,836 to $138,097
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $106,896

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Infrastructure Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$138,097	$11,508	$2,656	$66
Average	$127,754	$10,646	$2,457	$61
25th Percentile	$116,836	$9,736	$2,247	$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): $123,964
Early Career (1-2 years): $124,722
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $126,238
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $131,818
Expert (over 8 years): $134,792

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Infrastructure Software Engineer	$123,964
Intermediate Level Infrastructure Software Engineer	$124,722
Senior Level Infrastructure Software Engineer	$126,238
Specialist Level Infrastructure Software Engineer	$131,818
Expert Level Infrastructure Software Engineer	$134,792

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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: $139,675.
California: $139,146.
Massachusetts: $137,291.

District of Columbia $139,675 California $139,146 Massachusetts $137,291 Washington $136,787 New Jersey $136,736 Alaska $136,560 Connecticut $134,819 New York $134,112

Hawaii $131,854 Rhode Island $130,794 Maryland $130,075 Minnesota $129,091 Colorado $128,713 Illinois $128,587 Oregon $128,107 Delaware $127,754

New Hampshire $127,532 Virginia $127,035 Pennsylvania $125,584 Nevada $124,853 North Dakota $124,613 Michigan $124,234 Wisconsin $124,096 Vermont $123,818

Texas $123,049 Maine $122,998 Arizona $122,923 Ohio $122,834 Georgia $121,674 Indiana $121,093 Wyoming $120,980 Utah $120,803

Iowa $120,727 Kansas $120,122 Louisiana $119,945 North Carolina $119,882 Missouri $119,857 Florida $119,365 Montana $119,100 Nebraska $118,848

Kentucky $118,709 South Carolina $118,204 Tennessee $117,889 Idaho $117,763 New Mexico $116,842 Oklahoma $116,640 Alabama $115,896 South Dakota $114,647

Arkansas $113,966 West Virginia $113,600 Mississippi $112,502

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: $132,220
Little Creek: $130,996
Magnolia: $131,539

Lincoln, DE $132,220 Little Creek, DE $130,996 Magnolia, DE $131,539 Milford, DE $132,220 Marydel, DE $130,504 Millsboro, DE $132,220 Millville, DE $133,103 Milton, DE $132,220

Nassau, DE $132,220 Ocean View, DE $133,103 Rehoboth Beach, DE $133,103 Seaford, DE $130,832 Selbyville, DE $133,103 Smyrna, DE $130,353 Viola, DE $131,539 Woodside, DE $131,160

Bear, DE $129,394 Newark, DE $129,445 Claymont, DE $129,545 Delaware City, DE $129,445 Hockessin, DE $129,545 Kirkwood, DE $129,445 Middletown, DE $130,088 Montchanin, DE $129,545

New Castle, DE $129,545 Odessa, DE $130,265 Port Penn, DE $129,091 Rockland, DE $129,545 Saint Georges, DE $129,445 Townsend, DE $130,075 Winterthur, DE $129,545 Lewes, DE $132,220

Wilmington, DE $129,545 Dover, DE $130,933 Dover Afb, DE $131,236 Bethany Beach, DE $133,103 Bethel, DE $130,832 Bridgeville, DE $132,220 Camden Wyoming, DE $131,072 Cheswold, DE $130,630

Clayton, DE $130,302 Dagsboro, DE $133,103 Delmar, DE $130,832 Ellendale, DE $132,220 Felton, DE $132,220 Fenwick Island, DE $133,103 Frankford, DE $133,103 Frederica, DE $132,220

Georgetown, DE $132,220 Greenwood, DE $132,220 Harbeson, DE $132,220 Harrington, DE $132,220 Hartly, DE $130,239 Houston, DE $132,220 Kenton, DE $130,302 Laurel, DE $130,832

Yorklyn, DE $129,545

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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$116,836

Average $127,754/year

$138,097

$9,736

Average $10,646/month

$11,508

$2,247

Average $2,457/week

$2,656

$56

Average $61/hour

$66

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$138,097	$11,508	$2,656	$66
Average	$127,754	$10,646	$2,457	$61
25th Percentile	$116,836	$9,736	$2,247	$56

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