What are the main factors that influence a Network 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 A Network Software Engineer's salary?

A Network Software Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Underwriter IV (7+ years)earns $106,648, an Underwriter V (7-10 years)earns $131,423, an Network Software Engineer (10+ years)earns $102,874, an Underwriting Manager (10+ years)earns $117,784, an Underwriting Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $160,533,

What are the highest paying states for a Network Software Engineer?

Network Software Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Network Software Engineer roles are District of Columbia $111,778, California $111,354, Massachusetts $109,870. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Network Software Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Network Engineer VI: $191,651; Network Engineer V: $153,162; Network Software QA Engineer: $151,152; Network Implementation Engineer IV: $133,800; Network Engineer IV: $133,767.

Network Software Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Network Software Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Network Software Engineer in Delaware is $102,238 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $124,000
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $93,090 to $113,629
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $84,761

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Network Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$113,629	$9,469	$2,185	$55
Average	$102,238	$8,520	$1,966	$49
25th Percentile	$93,090	$7,757	$1,790	$45

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Key Factors That Influence Network Software Engineer Salaries

A Network 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 Network Software Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Network 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): $106,648
Early Career (1-2 years): $131,423
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $102,874
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $117,784
Expert (over 8 years): $160,533

Levels	Salary
Underwrit... Level Network Software Engineer	$106,648
Underwrit... Level Network Software Engineer	$131,423
Network S... Level Network Software Engineer	$102,874
Underwrit... Level Network Software Engineer	$117,784
Underwrit... Level Network Software Engineer	$160,533

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

District of Columbia: $111,778.
California: $111,354.
Massachusetts: $109,870.

District of Columbia $111,778 California $111,354 Massachusetts $109,870 Washington $109,467 New Jersey $109,426 Alaska $109,285 Connecticut $107,892 New York $107,326

Hawaii $105,519 Rhode Island $104,671 Maryland $104,096 Minnesota $103,308 Colorado $103,005 Illinois $102,904 Oregon $102,521 Delaware $102,238

New Hampshire $102,060 Virginia $101,663 Pennsylvania $100,502 Nevada $99,916 North Dakota $99,724 Michigan $99,421 Wisconsin $99,310 Vermont $99,088

Texas $98,472 Maine $98,432 Arizona $98,372 Ohio $98,301 Georgia $97,372 Indiana $96,908 Wyoming $96,817 Utah $96,675

Iowa $96,615 Kansas $96,130 Louisiana $95,989 North Carolina $95,938 Missouri $95,918 Florida $95,525 Montana $95,313 Nebraska $95,111

Kentucky $95,000 South Carolina $94,596 Tennessee $94,343 Idaho $94,242 New Mexico $93,505 Oklahoma $93,344 Alabama $92,748 South Dakota $91,749

Arkansas $91,204 West Virginia $90,911 Mississippi $90,033

Top Paying Cities for Network 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: $105,812
Little Creek: $104,833
Magnolia: $105,267

Lincoln, DE $105,812 Little Creek, DE $104,833 Magnolia, DE $105,267 Milford, DE $105,812 Marydel, DE $104,439 Millsboro, DE $105,812 Millville, DE $106,519 Milton, DE $105,812

Nassau, DE $105,812 Ocean View, DE $106,519 Rehoboth Beach, DE $106,519 Seaford, DE $104,701 Selbyville, DE $106,519 Smyrna, DE $104,318 Viola, DE $105,267 Woodside, DE $104,964

Bear, DE $103,551 Newark, DE $103,591 Claymont, DE $103,672 Delaware City, DE $103,591 Hockessin, DE $103,672 Kirkwood, DE $103,591 Middletown, DE $104,106 Montchanin, DE $103,672

New Castle, DE $103,672 Odessa, DE $104,247 Port Penn, DE $103,308 Rockland, DE $103,672 Saint Georges, DE $103,591 Townsend, DE $104,096 Winterthur, DE $103,672 Lewes, DE $105,812

Wilmington, DE $103,672 Dover, DE $104,782 Dover Afb, DE $105,025 Bethany Beach, DE $106,519 Bethel, DE $104,701 Bridgeville, DE $105,812 Camden Wyoming, DE $104,893 Cheswold, DE $104,540

Clayton, DE $104,277 Dagsboro, DE $106,519 Delmar, DE $104,701 Ellendale, DE $105,812 Felton, DE $105,812 Fenwick Island, DE $106,519 Frankford, DE $106,519 Frederica, DE $105,812

Georgetown, DE $105,812 Greenwood, DE $105,812 Harbeson, DE $105,812 Harrington, DE $105,812 Hartly, DE $104,227 Houston, DE $105,812 Kenton, DE $104,277 Laurel, DE $104,701

Yorklyn, DE $103,672

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

Understanding how a Network 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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$93,090

Average $102,238/year

$113,629

$7,757

Average $8,520/month

$9,469

$1,790

Average $1,966/week

$2,185

$45

Average $49/hour

$55

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$113,629	$9,469	$2,185	$55
Average	$102,238	$8,520	$1,966	$49
25th Percentile	$93,090	$7,757	$1,790	$45

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