As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for City Engineer in Delaware is $110,812, equivalent to $53 per hour, $2,131 weekly, or $9,234 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for City Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for City Engineer in Delaware vary widely, spanning from $96,600 to $124,182. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($103,373) and 75th percentile ($117,810), while top earners (90th percentile) make $124,182 per year. This $14,437 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or API, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Delaware City Engineer often earn 1.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 82 companies. However, Delaware currently ranks 16 nationwide for City Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
City Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile City Engineer Salary $96,600 DE July 01, 2026
25th Percentile City Engineer Salary $103,373 DE July 01, 2026
50th Percentile City Engineer Salary $110,812 DE July 01, 2026
75th Percentile City Engineer Salary $117,810 DE July 01, 2026
90th Percentile City Engineer Salary $124,182 DE July 01, 2026
25% $103,373 10% $96,600 90% $124,182 75% $117,810 $110,812 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Bear, DE Avg. Salary $117,153 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $117,226 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $116,854 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $116,652 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $117,249 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $117,012 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $116,609 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $116,675 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $117,651 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $116,263 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    City Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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