What are the main factors that influence a Microsoft Support Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Microsoft Support Engineer's salary?

A Microsoft Support Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $70,110 for beginners, reaching about $75,461 at mid-level, and approach $84,370 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Microsoft Support Engineer?

Microsoft Support Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Microsoft Support Engineer roles are District of Columbia $80,500, California $80,194, Massachusetts $79,126. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Microsoft Support Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Microsoft Support Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Software Engineer Microsoft: $124,115; Microsoft Exchange Engineer: $105,595; Microsoft Software Engineer II: $102,200; Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: $90,319; Microsoft Network Engineer: $84,817.

Microsoft Support Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Microsoft Support Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Microsoft Support Engineer in Delaware is $73,629 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, a Microsoft Support Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,213
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,952 to $84,927
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,962

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Microsoft Support Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,927	$7,077	$1,633	$41
Average	$73,629	$6,136	$1,416	$35
25th Percentile	$65,952	$5,496	$1,268	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Microsoft Support Engineer Salaries

A Microsoft Support 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 Microsoft Support Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Microsoft Support 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): $70,110
Early Career (1-2 years): $70,643
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $75,461
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $83,813
Expert (over 8 years): $84,370

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Microsoft Support Engineer	$70,110
Intermediate Level Microsoft Support Engineer	$70,643
Senior Level Microsoft Support Engineer	$75,461
Specialist Level Microsoft Support Engineer	$83,813
Expert Level Microsoft Support Engineer	$84,370

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

District of Columbia: $80,500.
California: $80,194.
Massachusetts: $79,126.

District of Columbia $80,500 California $80,194 Massachusetts $79,126 Washington $78,835 New Jersey $78,806 Alaska $78,704 Connecticut $77,701 New York $77,293

Hawaii $75,992 Rhode Island $75,381 Maryland $74,967 Minnesota $74,400 Colorado $74,182 Illinois $74,109 Oregon $73,833 Delaware $73,629

New Hampshire $73,501 Virginia $73,215 Pennsylvania $72,379 Nevada $71,957 North Dakota $71,819 Michigan $71,601 Wisconsin $71,521 Vermont $71,361

Texas $70,917 Maine $70,888 Arizona $70,844 Ohio $70,794 Georgia $70,125 Indiana $69,790 Wyoming $69,725 Utah $69,623

Iowa $69,579 Kansas $69,230 Louisiana $69,129 North Carolina $69,092 Missouri $69,078 Florida $68,794 Montana $68,641 Nebraska $68,496

Kentucky $68,416 South Carolina $68,125 Tennessee $67,943 Idaho $67,871 New Mexico $67,340 Oklahoma $67,224 Alabama $66,795 South Dakota $66,075

Arkansas $65,682 West Virginia $65,471 Mississippi $64,839

Top Paying Cities for Microsoft Support 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: $73,298
Little Creek: $73,834
Magnolia: $73,728

Lincoln, DE $73,298 Little Creek, DE $73,834 Magnolia, DE $73,728 Milford, DE $73,484 Marydel, DE $73,604 Millsboro, DE $72,990 Millville, DE $73,103 Milton, DE $73,229

Nassau, DE $73,282 Ocean View, DE $73,090 Rehoboth Beach, DE $73,231 Seaford, DE $73,272 Selbyville, DE $72,969 Smyrna, DE $73,885 Viola, DE $73,545 Woodside, DE $73,742

Bear, DE $73,572 Newark, DE $73,545 Claymont, DE $73,695 Delaware City, DE $73,618 Hockessin, DE $73,538 Kirkwood, DE $73,604 Middletown, DE $73,633 Montchanin, DE $73,555

New Castle, DE $73,566 Odessa, DE $73,669 Port Penn, DE $73,718 Rockland, DE $73,562 Saint Georges, DE $73,609 Townsend, DE $73,723 Winterthur, DE $73,571 Lewes, DE $73,258

Wilmington, DE $73,542 Dover, DE $73,834 Dover Afb, DE $73,445 Bethany Beach, DE $73,013 Bethel, DE $73,089 Bridgeville, DE $73,261 Camden Wyoming, DE $73,626 Cheswold, DE $73,810

Clayton, DE $73,812 Dagsboro, DE $72,962 Delmar, DE $72,845 Ellendale, DE $73,066 Felton, DE $73,478 Fenwick Island, DE $72,978 Frankford, DE $72,851 Frederica, DE $73,551

Georgetown, DE $72,935 Greenwood, DE $73,273 Harbeson, DE $73,013 Harrington, DE $73,385 Hartly, DE $73,613 Houston, DE $73,280 Kenton, DE $73,816 Laurel, DE $72,891

Yorklyn, DE $73,560

Microsoft Support Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Microsoft Support 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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$65,952

Average $73,629/year

$84,927

$5,496

Average $6,136/month

$7,077

$1,268

Average $1,416/week

$1,633

$32

Average $35/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,927	$7,077	$1,633	$41
Average	$73,629	$6,136	$1,416	$35
25th Percentile	$65,952	$5,496	$1,268	$32

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