As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for City Engineer in Dover, DE is $111,125, equivalent to $53 per hour, $2,137 weekly, or $9,260 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 Dover, DE vary widely, spanning from $96,867 to $124,533. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($103,662) and 75th percentile ($118,143), while top earners (90th percentile) make $124,533 per year. This $14,481 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, Dover City Engineer often earn 0.3% higher than national averages. However, Dover currently ranks 283 statewide 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 $96,867 Dover, DE June 01, 2026
25th Percentile City Engineer Salary $103,662 Dover, DE June 01, 2026
50th Percentile City Engineer Salary $111,125 Dover, DE June 01, 2026
75th Percentile City Engineer Salary $118,143 Dover, DE June 01, 2026
90th Percentile City Engineer Salary $124,533 Dover, DE June 01, 2026
25% $103,662 10% $96,867 90% $124,533 75% $118,143 $111,125 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of City Engineer in Dover, DE. The base salary for City Engineer ranges from $103,662 to $118,143 with the average base salary of $111,125. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $111,206 to $135,875 with the average total cash compensation of $122,193.

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About Dover, Delaware    Dover (/ˈdoʊvər/) is the capital and second-largest city in the U.S. state of Delaware. It is also the county seat of Kent County, and the principal c....More

Dover, Delaware  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago

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