Design Principal Salary in Wilmington, DE

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How much does a Design Principal make in Wilmington, DE?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Design Principal in Wilmington, DE is $226,758. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $207,789 to $248,023, with most professionals earning between $190,519 and $267,384.

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Average Salary Range for Design Principal in Wilmington, DE

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
207789
248023
226758

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
238194
299348
267157
What is the average salary for Design Principal in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Design Principal in Wilmington, DE. The base salary for Design Principal ranges from $207,789 to $248,023 with the average base salary of $226,758. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $238,194 to $299,348 with the average total cash compensation of $267,157.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $226,758 $207,789 - $248,023
Bonus $40,399 $30,404 - $51,325
Total Pay $267,157 $238,194 - $299,348
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Design Principal Salary Near Wilmington, DE

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE New Castle, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $209,184 - $249,688 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Newark, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $209,025 - $249,498 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Delaware City, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $209,025 - $249,498 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Bear, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $208,945 - $249,402 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Middletown, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $209,054 - $249,533 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $208,785 - $249,212 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
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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

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

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