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

A Quantitative Software Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $111,931 for beginners, reaching about $113,814 at mid-level, and approach $118,326 for experts.

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

Quantitative Software Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Quantitative Software Engineer roles are District of Columbia $125,543, California $125,067, Massachusetts $123,400. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Quantitative Software Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Software Engineer V: $171,165; Software Engineer IV: $148,915; Embedded Software Engineer IV: $141,490; Software Engineer III: $128,703; Embedded Software Engineer III: $115,987.

Quantitative Software Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Quantitative Software Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quantitative Software Engineer in Delaware is $114,828 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $134,295
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $104,398 to $125,018
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $94,902

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Quantitative Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$125,018	$10,418	$2,404	$60
Average	$114,828	$9,569	$2,208	$55
25th Percentile	$104,398	$8,700	$2,008	$50

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Key Factors That Influence Quantitative Software Engineer Salaries

A Quantitative 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 Quantitative Software Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quantitative 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): $111,931
Early Career (1-2 years): $112,365
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,814
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $115,552
Expert (over 8 years): $118,326

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Quantitative Software Engineer	$111,931
Intermediate Level Quantitative Software Engineer	$112,365
Senior Level Quantitative Software Engineer	$113,814
Specialist Level Quantitative Software Engineer	$115,552
Expert Level Quantitative Software Engineer	$118,326

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

District of Columbia: $125,543.
California: $125,067.
Massachusetts: $123,400.

District of Columbia $125,543 California $125,067 Massachusetts $123,400 Washington $122,947 New Jersey $122,901 Alaska $122,743 Connecticut $121,178 New York $120,543

Hawaii $118,513 Rhode Island $117,561 Maryland $116,914 Minnesota $116,030 Colorado $115,690 Illinois $115,576 Oregon $115,146 Delaware $114,828

New Hampshire $114,628 Virginia $114,182 Pennsylvania $112,878 Nevada $112,220 North Dakota $112,005 Michigan $111,665 Wisconsin $111,540 Vermont $111,290

Texas $110,599 Maine $110,553 Arizona $110,485 Ohio $110,406 Georgia $109,363 Indiana $108,841 Wyoming $108,739 Utah $108,580

Iowa $108,512 Kansas $107,968 Louisiana $107,809 North Carolina $107,753 Missouri $107,730 Florida $107,288 Montana $107,050 Nebraska $106,823

Kentucky $106,698 South Carolina $106,245 Tennessee $105,961 Idaho $105,848 New Mexico $105,020 Oklahoma $104,839 Alabama $104,170 South Dakota $103,047

Arkansas $102,435 West Virginia $102,106 Mississippi $101,119

Top Paying Cities for Quantitative 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: $118,842
Little Creek: $117,742
Magnolia: $118,230

Lincoln, DE $118,842 Little Creek, DE $117,742 Magnolia, DE $118,230 Milford, DE $118,842 Marydel, DE $117,300 Millsboro, DE $118,842 Millville, DE $119,636 Milton, DE $118,842

Nassau, DE $118,842 Ocean View, DE $119,636 Rehoboth Beach, DE $119,636 Seaford, DE $117,595 Selbyville, DE $119,636 Smyrna, DE $117,164 Viola, DE $118,230 Woodside, DE $117,890

Bear, DE $116,302 Newark, DE $116,347 Claymont, DE $116,438 Delaware City, DE $116,347 Hockessin, DE $116,438 Kirkwood, DE $116,347 Middletown, DE $116,926 Montchanin, DE $116,438

New Castle, DE $116,438 Odessa, DE $117,084 Port Penn, DE $116,030 Rockland, DE $116,438 Saint Georges, DE $116,347 Townsend, DE $116,914 Winterthur, DE $116,438 Lewes, DE $118,842

Wilmington, DE $116,438 Dover, DE $117,685 Dover Afb, DE $117,958 Bethany Beach, DE $119,636 Bethel, DE $117,595 Bridgeville, DE $118,842 Camden Wyoming, DE $117,810 Cheswold, DE $117,413

Clayton, DE $117,118 Dagsboro, DE $119,636 Delmar, DE $117,595 Ellendale, DE $118,842 Felton, DE $118,842 Fenwick Island, DE $119,636 Frankford, DE $119,636 Frederica, DE $118,842

Georgetown, DE $118,842 Greenwood, DE $118,842 Harbeson, DE $118,842 Harrington, DE $118,842 Hartly, DE $117,062 Houston, DE $118,842 Kenton, DE $117,118 Laurel, DE $117,595

Yorklyn, DE $116,438

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

Understanding how a Quantitative 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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$104,398

Average $114,828/year

$125,018

$8,700

Average $9,569/month

$10,418

$2,008

Average $2,208/week

$2,404

$50

Average $55/hour

$60

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$125,018	$10,418	$2,404	$60
Average	$114,828	$9,569	$2,208	$55
25th Percentile	$104,398	$8,700	$2,008	$50

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