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

A Digital Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Digital Engineer (0-2 years)earns $81,972, a Digital Design Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $103,160, a Digital Design Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $128,602, a Digital Design Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $162,613, a Digital Design Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $192,619,

What are the highest paying states for a Digital Engineer?

Digital Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Digital Engineer roles are District of Columbia $90,171, California $89,829, Massachusetts $88,632. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Digital Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Digital Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Specialist Digital Design Engineer: $161,190; Senior Digital Design Engineer: $127,490; Digital Design Engineer III: $127,448; Digital Systems Engineer: $112,720; Intermediate Digital Design Engineer: $102,290.

Digital Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Digital Engineer make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Digital Engineer in Delaware is $82,475 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,564
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,791 to $89,327
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,704

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Digital Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,327	$7,444	$1,718	$43
Average	$82,475	$6,873	$1,586	$40
25th Percentile	$75,791	$6,316	$1,458	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Digital Engineer Salaries

A Digital 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 Digital Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Digital 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): $81,972
Early Career (1-2 years): $103,160
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $128,602
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $162,613
Expert (over 8 years): $192,619

Levels	Salary
Digital E... Level Digital Engineer	$81,972
Digital D... Level Digital Engineer	$103,160
Digital D... Level Digital Engineer	$128,602
Digital D... Level Digital Engineer	$162,613
Digital D... Level Digital Engineer	$192,619

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

District of Columbia: $90,171.
California: $89,829.
Massachusetts: $88,632.

District of Columbia $90,171 California $89,829 Massachusetts $88,632 Washington $88,306 New Jersey $88,274 Alaska $88,160 Connecticut $87,036 New York $86,580

Hawaii $85,122 Rhode Island $84,438 Maryland $83,974 Minnesota $83,339 Colorado $83,094 Illinois $83,013 Oregon $82,703 Delaware $82,475

New Hampshire $82,332 Virginia $82,011 Pennsylvania $81,075 Nevada $80,602 North Dakota $80,447 Michigan $80,203 Wisconsin $80,114 Vermont $79,934

Texas $79,438 Maine $79,405 Arizona $79,356 Ohio $79,299 Georgia $78,550 Indiana $78,175 Wyoming $78,102 Utah $77,988

Iowa $77,939 Kansas $77,548 Louisiana $77,434 North Carolina $77,393 Missouri $77,377 Florida $77,059 Montana $76,888 Nebraska $76,726

Kentucky $76,636 South Carolina $76,310 Tennessee $76,107 Idaho $76,025 New Mexico $75,431 Oklahoma $75,300 Alabama $74,820 South Dakota $74,014

Arkansas $73,574 West Virginia $73,338 Mississippi $72,629

Top Paying Cities for Digital 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: $85,358
Little Creek: $84,568
Magnolia: $84,919

Lincoln, DE $85,358 Little Creek, DE $84,568 Magnolia, DE $84,919 Milford, DE $85,358 Marydel, DE $84,251 Millsboro, DE $85,358 Millville, DE $85,928 Milton, DE $85,358

Nassau, DE $85,358 Ocean View, DE $85,928 Rehoboth Beach, DE $85,928 Seaford, DE $84,462 Selbyville, DE $85,928 Smyrna, DE $84,153 Viola, DE $84,919 Woodside, DE $84,674

Bear, DE $83,534 Newark, DE $83,567 Claymont, DE $83,632 Delaware City, DE $83,567 Hockessin, DE $83,632 Kirkwood, DE $83,567 Middletown, DE $83,982 Montchanin, DE $83,632

New Castle, DE $83,632 Odessa, DE $84,096 Port Penn, DE $83,339 Rockland, DE $83,632 Saint Georges, DE $83,567 Townsend, DE $83,974 Winterthur, DE $83,632 Lewes, DE $85,358

Wilmington, DE $83,632 Dover, DE $84,528 Dover Afb, DE $84,723 Bethany Beach, DE $85,928 Bethel, DE $84,462 Bridgeville, DE $85,358 Camden Wyoming, DE $84,617 Cheswold, DE $84,332

Clayton, DE $84,120 Dagsboro, DE $85,928 Delmar, DE $84,462 Ellendale, DE $85,358 Felton, DE $85,358 Fenwick Island, DE $85,928 Frankford, DE $85,928 Frederica, DE $85,358

Georgetown, DE $85,358 Greenwood, DE $85,358 Harbeson, DE $85,358 Harrington, DE $85,358 Hartly, DE $84,080 Houston, DE $85,358 Kenton, DE $84,120 Laurel, DE $84,462

Yorklyn, DE $83,632

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

Understanding how a Digital 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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$75,791

Average $82,475/year

$89,327

$6,316

Average $6,873/month

$7,444

$1,458

Average $1,586/week

$1,718

$36

Average $40/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,327	$7,444	$1,718	$43
Average	$82,475	$6,873	$1,586	$40
25th Percentile	$75,791	$6,316	$1,458	$36

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