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

An It Infrastructure Engineer's salary grows with experience: a It Infrastructure Engineer (0-2 years)earns $85,835, a Software Systems Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $105,401, a Software Systems Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $122,282, a Software Systems Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $149,661, a Software Systems Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $171,491,

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

It Infrastructure Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for It Infrastructure Engineer roles are District of Columbia $93,243, California $92,889, Massachusetts $91,651. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for It Infrastructure Engineer level roles vary by specialization: SVP of IT Infrastructure: $341,990; VP of IT Infrastructure: $281,480; IT Infrastructure Director: $229,690; Director of IT Infrastructure: $197,980; IT Infrastructure Manager: $176,213.

It Infrastructure Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an It Infrastructure Engineer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an It Infrastructure Engineer in Delaware is $85,284 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,680
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,350 to $93,867
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,126

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It Infrastructure Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,867	$7,822	$1,805	$45
Average	$85,284	$7,107	$1,640	$41
25th Percentile	$77,350	$6,446	$1,487	$37

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Key Factors That Influence It Infrastructure Engineer Salaries

An It Infrastructure 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 It Infrastructure Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an It Infrastructure 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): $85,835
Early Career (1-2 years): $105,401
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,282
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $149,661
Expert (over 8 years): $171,491

Levels	Salary
It Infras... Level It Infrastructure Engineer	$85,835
Software ... Level It Infrastructure Engineer	$105,401
Software ... Level It Infrastructure Engineer	$122,282
Software ... Level It Infrastructure Engineer	$149,661
Software ... Level It Infrastructure Engineer	$171,491

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

District of Columbia: $93,243.
California: $92,889.
Massachusetts: $91,651.

District of Columbia $93,243 California $92,889 Massachusetts $91,651 Washington $91,314 New Jersey $91,281 Alaska $91,163 Connecticut $90,000 New York $89,529

Hawaii $88,021 Rhode Island $87,314 Maryland $86,834 Minnesota $86,177 Colorado $85,924 Illinois $85,840 Oregon $85,520 Delaware $85,284

New Hampshire $85,136 Virginia $84,804 Pennsylvania $83,836 Nevada $83,347 North Dakota $83,187 Michigan $82,935 Wisconsin $82,842 Vermont $82,657

Texas $82,143 Maine $82,110 Arizona $82,059 Ohio $82,000 Georgia $81,225 Indiana $80,838 Wyoming $80,762 Utah $80,644

Iowa $80,594 Kansas $80,189 Louisiana $80,072 North Carolina $80,029 Missouri $80,013 Florida $79,684 Montana $79,507 Nebraska $79,339

Kentucky $79,246 South Carolina $78,909 Tennessee $78,699 Idaho $78,615 New Mexico $78,000 Oklahoma $77,865 Alabama $77,368 South Dakota $76,535

Arkansas $76,080 West Virginia $75,836 Mississippi $75,103

Top Paying Cities for It Infrastructure 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: $84,900
Little Creek: $85,522
Magnolia: $85,399

Lincoln, DE $84,900 Little Creek, DE $85,522 Magnolia, DE $85,399 Milford, DE $85,116 Marydel, DE $85,256 Millsboro, DE $84,544 Millville, DE $84,675 Milton, DE $84,821

Nassau, DE $84,883 Ocean View, DE $84,660 Rehoboth Beach, DE $84,823 Seaford, DE $84,871 Selbyville, DE $84,520 Smyrna, DE $85,581 Viola, DE $85,187 Woodside, DE $85,416

Bear, DE $85,219 Newark, DE $85,187 Claymont, DE $85,361 Delaware City, DE $85,272 Hockessin, DE $85,179 Kirkwood, DE $85,256 Middletown, DE $85,289 Montchanin, DE $85,199

New Castle, DE $85,211 Odessa, DE $85,331 Port Penn, DE $85,388 Rockland, DE $85,207 Saint Georges, DE $85,262 Townsend, DE $85,393 Winterthur, DE $85,217 Lewes, DE $84,854

Wilmington, DE $85,183 Dover, DE $85,522 Dover Afb, DE $85,071 Bethany Beach, DE $84,571 Bethel, DE $84,659 Bridgeville, DE $84,858 Camden Wyoming, DE $85,281 Cheswold, DE $85,494

Clayton, DE $85,497 Dagsboro, DE $84,512 Delmar, DE $84,377 Ellendale, DE $84,633 Felton, DE $85,109 Fenwick Island, DE $84,531 Frankford, DE $84,383 Frederica, DE $85,193

Georgetown, DE $84,480 Greenwood, DE $84,872 Harbeson, DE $84,570 Harrington, DE $85,001 Hartly, DE $85,266 Houston, DE $84,880 Kenton, DE $85,501 Laurel, DE $84,430

Yorklyn, DE $85,204

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

Understanding how an It Infrastructure 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.

Last Updated on June 01, 2026

$77,350

Average $85,284/year

$93,867

$6,446

Average $7,107/month

$7,822

$1,487

Average $1,640/week

$1,805

$37

Average $41/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,867	$7,822	$1,805	$45
Average	$85,284	$7,107	$1,640	$41
25th Percentile	$77,350	$6,446	$1,487	$37

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