What are the main factors that influence a Chief Building Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change A Chief Building Engineer's salary?

A Chief Building Engineer's salary grows with experience: a DevOps Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $138,062, a DevOps Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $154,426, a DevOps Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $170,634, a DevOps Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $161,390, a Chief Building Engineer (10+ years)earns $194,786,

What are the highest paying states for a Chief Building Engineer?

Chief Building Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Chief Building Engineer roles are District of Columbia $213,773, California $212,962, Massachusetts $210,124. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Chief Building Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Chief Building Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Building Systems Engineer: $103,830; Building Automation Engineer: $97,114; Building Engineer: $90,173; Chief Building Official: $88,302; Building Maintenance Engineer: $85,639.

Chief Building Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Chief Building Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Chief Building Engineer in Delaware is $195,527 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $94.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $214,783
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $185,267 to $205,606
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $175,927

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Chief Building Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$205,606	$17,134	$3,954	$99
Average	$195,527	$16,294	$3,760	$94
25th Percentile	$185,267	$15,439	$3,563	$89

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Key Factors That Influence Chief Building Engineer Salaries

A Chief Building 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 Chief Building Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Chief Building 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): $138,062
Early Career (1-2 years): $154,426
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $170,634
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $161,390
Expert (over 8 years): $194,786

Levels	Salary
DevOps En... Level Chief Building Engineer	$138,062
DevOps En... Level Chief Building Engineer	$154,426
DevOps En... Level Chief Building Engineer	$170,634
DevOps En... Level Chief Building Engineer	$161,390
Chief Bui... Level Chief Building Engineer	$194,786

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

District of Columbia: $213,773.
California: $212,962.
Massachusetts: $210,124.

District of Columbia $213,773 California $212,962 Massachusetts $210,124 Washington $209,351 New Jersey $209,274 Alaska $209,004 Connecticut $206,339 New York $205,258

Hawaii $201,802 Rhode Island $200,180 Maryland $199,080 Minnesota $197,574 Colorado $196,994 Illinois $196,801 Oregon $196,068 Delaware $195,527

New Hampshire $195,187 Virginia $194,427 Pennsylvania $192,206 Nevada $191,086 North Dakota $190,719 Michigan $190,140 Wisconsin $189,928 Vermont $189,503

Texas $188,325 Maine $188,248 Arizona $188,132 Ohio $187,997 Georgia $186,221 Indiana $185,333 Wyoming $185,159 Utah $184,889

Iowa $184,773 Kansas $183,846 Louisiana $183,576 North Carolina $183,479 Missouri $183,441 Florida $182,688 Montana $182,282 Nebraska $181,896

Kentucky $181,684 South Carolina $180,911 Tennessee $180,429 Idaho $180,236 New Mexico $178,826 Oklahoma $178,517 Alabama $177,378 South Dakota $175,467

Arkansas $174,424 West Virginia $173,864 Mississippi $172,184

Top Paying Cities for Chief Building 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: $202,362
Little Creek: $200,489
Magnolia: $201,319

Lincoln, DE $202,362 Little Creek, DE $200,489 Magnolia, DE $201,319 Milford, DE $202,362 Marydel, DE $199,736 Millsboro, DE $202,362 Millville, DE $203,713 Milton, DE $202,362

Nassau, DE $202,362 Ocean View, DE $203,713 Rehoboth Beach, DE $203,713 Seaford, DE $200,238 Selbyville, DE $203,713 Smyrna, DE $199,504 Viola, DE $201,319 Woodside, DE $200,740

Bear, DE $198,037 Newark, DE $198,114 Claymont, DE $198,269 Delaware City, DE $198,114 Hockessin, DE $198,269 Kirkwood, DE $198,114 Middletown, DE $199,099 Montchanin, DE $198,269

New Castle, DE $198,269 Odessa, DE $199,369 Port Penn, DE $197,574 Rockland, DE $198,269 Saint Georges, DE $198,114 Townsend, DE $199,080 Winterthur, DE $198,269 Lewes, DE $202,362

Wilmington, DE $198,269 Dover, DE $200,393 Dover Afb, DE $200,856 Bethany Beach, DE $203,713 Bethel, DE $200,238 Bridgeville, DE $202,362 Camden Wyoming, DE $200,605 Cheswold, DE $199,929

Clayton, DE $199,427 Dagsboro, DE $203,713 Delmar, DE $200,238 Ellendale, DE $202,362 Felton, DE $202,362 Fenwick Island, DE $203,713 Frankford, DE $203,713 Frederica, DE $202,362

Georgetown, DE $202,362 Greenwood, DE $202,362 Harbeson, DE $202,362 Harrington, DE $202,362 Hartly, DE $199,331 Houston, DE $202,362 Kenton, DE $199,427 Laurel, DE $200,238

Yorklyn, DE $198,269

Chief Building Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Chief Building 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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$185,267

Average $195,527/year

$205,606

$15,439

Average $16,294/month

$17,134

$3,563

Average $3,760/week

$3,954

$89

Average $94/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$205,606	$17,134	$3,954	$99
Average	$195,527	$16,294	$3,760	$94
25th Percentile	$185,267	$15,439	$3,563	$89

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