What are the main factors that influence an AWS Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change An AWS Engineer's salary?

An AWS Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Cloud Architecture Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $80,805, a AWS Engineer (2-4 years)earns $106,617, a Cloud Architecture Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $121,609, a Cloud Architecture Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $146,378, a Cloud Architecture Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $166,936,

What are the highest paying states for an AWS Engineer?

AWS Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for AWS Engineer roles are District of Columbia $117,376, California $116,931, Massachusetts $115,373. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of AWS Engineer roles make?

Salaries for AWS Engineer level roles vary by specialization: AWS Engineer Architect: $143,659; Aws Cloud Engineer: $133,786; Aws Data Engineer: $131,476; AWS S, Senior Software Development Engineer: $126,987; Aws Infrastructure Engineer: $120,751.

AWS Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an AWS Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an AWS Engineer in Delaware is $107,358 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $126,626
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $96,716 to $117,444
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $87,027

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AWS Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$117,444	$9,787	$2,259	$56
Average	$107,358	$8,947	$2,065	$52
25th Percentile	$96,716	$8,060	$1,860	$46

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Key Factors That Influence AWS Engineer Salaries

An AWS 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 AWS Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an AWS 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): $80,805
Early Career (1-2 years): $106,617
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $121,609
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,378
Expert (over 8 years): $166,936

Levels	Salary
Cloud Arc... Level AWS Engineer	$80,805
AWS Engin... Level AWS Engineer	$106,617
Cloud Arc... Level AWS Engineer	$121,609
Cloud Arc... Level AWS Engineer	$146,378
Cloud Arc... Level AWS Engineer	$166,936

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

District of Columbia: $117,376.
California: $116,931.
Massachusetts: $115,373.

District of Columbia $117,376 California $116,931 Massachusetts $115,373 Washington $114,949 New Jersey $114,906 Alaska $114,758 Connecticut $113,295 New York $112,701

Hawaii $110,804 Rhode Island $109,913 Maryland $109,309 Minnesota $108,482 Colorado $108,164 Illinois $108,058 Oregon $107,655 Delaware $107,358

New Hampshire $107,172 Virginia $106,754 Pennsylvania $105,535 Nevada $104,920 North Dakota $104,719 Michigan $104,401 Wisconsin $104,284 Vermont $104,051

Texas $103,404 Maine $103,362 Arizona $103,298 Ohio $103,224 Georgia $102,249 Indiana $101,761 Wyoming $101,666 Utah $101,517

Iowa $101,453 Kansas $100,945 Louisiana $100,796 North Carolina $100,743 Missouri $100,722 Florida $100,309 Montana $100,086 Nebraska $99,874

Kentucky $99,757 South Carolina $99,333 Tennessee $99,068 Idaho $98,962 New Mexico $98,188 Oklahoma $98,019 Alabama $97,393 South Dakota $96,344

Arkansas $95,771 West Virginia $95,464 Mississippi $94,542

Top Paying Cities for AWS 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: $111,111
Little Creek: $110,083
Magnolia: $110,539

Lincoln, DE $111,111 Little Creek, DE $110,083 Magnolia, DE $110,539 Milford, DE $111,111 Marydel, DE $109,669 Millsboro, DE $111,111 Millville, DE $111,853 Milton, DE $111,111

Nassau, DE $111,111 Ocean View, DE $111,853 Rehoboth Beach, DE $111,853 Seaford, DE $109,945 Selbyville, DE $111,853 Smyrna, DE $109,542 Viola, DE $110,539 Woodside, DE $110,221

Bear, DE $108,737 Newark, DE $108,779 Claymont, DE $108,864 Delaware City, DE $108,779 Hockessin, DE $108,864 Kirkwood, DE $108,779 Middletown, DE $109,320 Montchanin, DE $108,864

New Castle, DE $108,864 Odessa, DE $109,468 Port Penn, DE $108,482 Rockland, DE $108,864 Saint Georges, DE $108,779 Townsend, DE $109,309 Winterthur, DE $108,864 Lewes, DE $111,111

Wilmington, DE $108,864 Dover, DE $110,030 Dover Afb, DE $110,284 Bethany Beach, DE $111,853 Bethel, DE $109,945 Bridgeville, DE $111,111 Camden Wyoming, DE $110,146 Cheswold, DE $109,775

Clayton, DE $109,500 Dagsboro, DE $111,853 Delmar, DE $109,945 Ellendale, DE $111,111 Felton, DE $111,111 Fenwick Island, DE $111,853 Frankford, DE $111,853 Frederica, DE $111,111

Georgetown, DE $111,111 Greenwood, DE $111,111 Harbeson, DE $111,111 Harrington, DE $111,111 Hartly, DE $109,447 Houston, DE $111,111 Kenton, DE $109,500 Laurel, DE $109,945

Yorklyn, DE $108,864

AWS Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an AWS 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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$96,716

Average $107,358/year

$117,444

$8,060

Average $8,947/month

$9,787

$1,860

Average $2,065/week

$2,259

$46

Average $52/hour

$56

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$117,444	$9,787	$2,259	$56
Average	$107,358	$8,947	$2,065	$52
25th Percentile	$96,716	$8,060	$1,860	$46

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