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: starting around $99,704 for beginners, reaching about $100,963 at mid-level, and approach $103,229 for experts.

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 $111,762, California $111,338, Massachusetts $109,854. 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: $191,644; Network Engineer V: $153,146; Network Software QA Engineer: $151,139; Network Implementation Engineer IV: $133,800; Network Engineer IV: $133,749.

Network Software Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Network Software Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Network Software Engineer in Delaware is $102,223 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): $124,257
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $93,153 to $113,757
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $84,895

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Network Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$113,757	$9,480	$2,188	$55
Average	$102,223	$8,519	$1,966	$49
25th Percentile	$93,153	$7,763	$1,791	$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): $99,704
Early Career (1-2 years): $100,081
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,963
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $101,971
Expert (over 8 years): $103,229

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Network Software Engineer	$99,704
Intermediate Level Network Software Engineer	$100,081
Senior Level Network Software Engineer	$100,963
Specialist Level Network Software Engineer	$101,971
Expert Level Network Software Engineer	$103,229

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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: $111,762.
California: $111,338.
Massachusetts: $109,854.

District of Columbia $111,762 California $111,338 Massachusetts $109,854 Washington $109,450 New Jersey $109,410 Alaska $109,269 Connecticut $107,876 New York $107,310

Hawaii $105,504 Rhode Island $104,656 Maryland $104,080 Minnesota $103,293 Colorado $102,990 Illinois $102,889 Oregon $102,506 Delaware $102,223

New Hampshire $102,045 Virginia $101,648 Pennsylvania $100,487 Nevada $99,901 North Dakota $99,710 Michigan $99,407 Wisconsin $99,296 Vermont $99,074

Texas $98,458 Maine $98,417 Arizona $98,357 Ohio $98,286 Georgia $97,358 Indiana $96,893 Wyoming $96,802 Utah $96,661

Iowa $96,601 Kansas $96,116 Louisiana $95,975 North Carolina $95,924 Missouri $95,904 Florida $95,510 Montana $95,298 Nebraska $95,097

Kentucky $94,985 South Carolina $94,582 Tennessee $94,329 Idaho $94,228 New Mexico $93,492 Oklahoma $93,330 Alabama $92,734 South Dakota $91,735

Arkansas $91,190 West Virginia $90,897 Mississippi $90,019

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: $105,796
Little Creek: $104,817
Magnolia: $105,251

Lincoln, DE $105,796 Little Creek, DE $104,817 Magnolia, DE $105,251 Milford, DE $105,796 Marydel, DE $104,423 Millsboro, DE $105,796 Millville, DE $106,503 Milton, DE $105,796

Nassau, DE $105,796 Ocean View, DE $106,503 Rehoboth Beach, DE $106,503 Seaford, DE $104,686 Selbyville, DE $106,503 Smyrna, DE $104,302 Viola, DE $105,251 Woodside, DE $104,948

Bear, DE $103,535 Newark, DE $103,576 Claymont, DE $103,656 Delaware City, DE $103,576 Hockessin, DE $103,656 Kirkwood, DE $103,576 Middletown, DE $104,090 Montchanin, DE $103,656

New Castle, DE $103,656 Odessa, DE $104,232 Port Penn, DE $103,293 Rockland, DE $103,656 Saint Georges, DE $103,576 Townsend, DE $104,080 Winterthur, DE $103,656 Lewes, DE $105,796

Wilmington, DE $103,656 Dover, DE $104,767 Dover Afb, DE $105,009 Bethany Beach, DE $106,503 Bethel, DE $104,686 Bridgeville, DE $105,796 Camden Wyoming, DE $104,878 Cheswold, DE $104,524

Clayton, DE $104,262 Dagsboro, DE $106,503 Delmar, DE $104,686 Ellendale, DE $105,796 Felton, DE $105,796 Fenwick Island, DE $106,503 Frankford, DE $106,503 Frederica, DE $105,796

Georgetown, DE $105,796 Greenwood, DE $105,796 Harbeson, DE $105,796 Harrington, DE $105,796 Hartly, DE $104,211 Houston, DE $105,796 Kenton, DE $104,262 Laurel, DE $104,686

Yorklyn, DE $103,656

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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$93,153

Average $102,223/year

$113,757

$7,763

Average $8,519/month

$9,480

$1,791

Average $1,966/week

$2,188

$45

Average $49/hour

$55

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$113,757	$9,480	$2,188	$55
Average	$102,223	$8,519	$1,966	$49
25th Percentile	$93,153	$7,763	$1,791	$45

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