What are the main factors that influence an Unreal Engine Developer's salary?

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

How does experience change an Unreal Engine Developer's salary?

An Unreal Engine Developer's salary grows with experience: starting around $90,572 for beginners, reaching about $94,482 at mid-level, and approach $98,633 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Unreal Engine Developer?

Unreal Engine Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Unreal Engine Developer roles are District of Columbia $101,742, California $101,356, Massachusetts $100,006. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Unreal Engine Developer roles make?

Salaries for Unreal Engine Developer level roles vary by specialization: Engine Programmer: $124,563; Engine Designer: $107,284; Unity&Unreal Plugin Developer: $91,427; Engine Technician: $75,479; Engine Cadet: $67,492.

Unreal Engine Developer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Unreal Engine Developer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Unreal Engine Developer in Delaware is $93,059 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

However, an Unreal Engine Developer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,789
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,529 to $101,816
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,943

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Unreal Engine Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,816	$8,485	$1,958	$49
Average	$93,059	$7,755	$1,790	$45
25th Percentile	$82,529	$6,877	$1,587	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Unreal Engine Developer Salaries

An Unreal Engine Developer'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 Unreal Engine Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Unreal Engine Developer'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): $90,572
Early Career (1-2 years): $90,865
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $94,482
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $98,356
Expert (over 8 years): $98,633

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Unreal Engine Developer	$90,572
Intermediate Level Unreal Engine Developer	$90,865
Senior Level Unreal Engine Developer	$94,482
Specialist Level Unreal Engine Developer	$98,356
Expert Level Unreal Engine Developer	$98,633

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How Do Unreal Engine Developer 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 Unreal Engine Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $101,742.
California: $101,356.
Massachusetts: $100,006.

District of Columbia $101,742 California $101,356 Massachusetts $100,006 Washington $99,638 New Jersey $99,601 Alaska $99,473 Connecticut $98,204 New York $97,690

Hawaii $96,045 Rhode Island $95,273 Maryland $94,749 Minnesota $94,033 Colorado $93,757 Illinois $93,665 Oregon $93,316 Delaware $93,059

New Hampshire $92,897 Virginia $92,535 Pennsylvania $91,478 Nevada $90,945 North Dakota $90,770 Michigan $90,495 Wisconsin $90,394 Vermont $90,192

Texas $89,631 Maine $89,594 Arizona $89,539 Ohio $89,475 Georgia $88,629 Indiana $88,207 Wyoming $88,124 Utah $87,995

Iowa $87,940 Kansas $87,499 Louisiana $87,370 North Carolina $87,324 Missouri $87,306 Florida $86,948 Montana $86,755 Nebraska $86,571

Kentucky $86,470 South Carolina $86,102 Tennessee $85,873 Idaho $85,781 New Mexico $85,110 Oklahoma $84,963 Alabama $84,421 South Dakota $83,511

Arkansas $83,015 West Virginia $82,748 Mississippi $81,949

Top Paying Cities for Unreal Engine Developers

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: $96,311
Little Creek: $95,420
Magnolia: $95,815

Lincoln, DE $96,311 Little Creek, DE $95,420 Magnolia, DE $95,815 Milford, DE $96,311 Marydel, DE $95,062 Millsboro, DE $96,311 Millville, DE $96,955 Milton, DE $96,311

Nassau, DE $96,311 Ocean View, DE $96,955 Rehoboth Beach, DE $96,955 Seaford, DE $95,301 Selbyville, DE $96,955 Smyrna, DE $94,951 Viola, DE $95,815 Woodside, DE $95,540

Bear, DE $94,253 Newark, DE $94,290 Claymont, DE $94,363 Delaware City, DE $94,290 Hockessin, DE $94,363 Kirkwood, DE $94,290 Middletown, DE $94,759 Montchanin, DE $94,363

New Castle, DE $94,363 Odessa, DE $94,887 Port Penn, DE $94,033 Rockland, DE $94,363 Saint Georges, DE $94,290 Townsend, DE $94,749 Winterthur, DE $94,363 Lewes, DE $96,311

Wilmington, DE $94,363 Dover, DE $95,374 Dover Afb, DE $95,595 Bethany Beach, DE $96,955 Bethel, DE $95,301 Bridgeville, DE $96,311 Camden Wyoming, DE $95,475 Cheswold, DE $95,154

Clayton, DE $94,915 Dagsboro, DE $96,955 Delmar, DE $95,301 Ellendale, DE $96,311 Felton, DE $96,311 Fenwick Island, DE $96,955 Frankford, DE $96,955 Frederica, DE $96,311

Georgetown, DE $96,311 Greenwood, DE $96,311 Harbeson, DE $96,311 Harrington, DE $96,311 Hartly, DE $94,869 Houston, DE $96,311 Kenton, DE $94,915 Laurel, DE $95,301

Yorklyn, DE $94,363

Unreal Engine Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Unreal Engine Developer'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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$82,529

Average $93,059/year

$101,816

$6,877

Average $7,755/month

$8,485

$1,587

Average $1,790/week

$1,958

$40

Average $45/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,816	$8,485	$1,958	$49
Average	$93,059	$7,755	$1,790	$45
25th Percentile	$82,529	$6,877	$1,587	$40

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