As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior Computer Engineer in Wilmington, DE is $148,796, equivalent to $72 per hour, $2,861 weekly, or $12,400 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Senior Computer Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Senior Computer Engineer in Wilmington, DE vary widely, spanning from $130,623 to $166,575. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($139,283) and 75th percentile ($158,102), while top earners (90th percentile) make $166,575 per year. This $18,819 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Attention to Detail or 3D CAD, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Wilmington Senior Computer Engineer often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Wilmington currently ranks 285 statewide for Senior Computer 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
Senior Computer Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $130,623 Wilmington, DE April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $139,283 Wilmington, DE April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $148,796 Wilmington, DE April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $158,102 Wilmington, DE April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $166,575 Wilmington, DE April 01, 2026
25% $139,283 10% $130,623 90% $166,575 75% $158,102 $148,796 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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A software engineer is a person who applies the principles of software engineering to the design, development, maintenance, testing, and evaluation of computer software. Prior to the mid-1970s, software practitioners called themselves computer programmers or software developers, regardless of their actual jobs. Many people prefer to call themselves software developer and programmer, because most widely agree what these terms mean, while the exact meaning of software engineer is still being debated....

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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 Senior Computer Engineer in Wilmington, DE. The base salary for Senior Computer Engineer ranges from $139,283 to $158,102 with the average base salary of $148,796. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $171,826 to $218,766 with the average total cash compensation of $194,749.
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About Wilmington, Delaware    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.0 square miles (44 km2). Of that, 10.9 square miles (28 km2) is land and....More

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