What are the main factors that influence an Infrastructure Specialist's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Infrastructure Specialist?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Infrastructure Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Infrastructure Specialist's salary?

An Infrastructure Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Network Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $77,788, a Infrastructure Specialist (2-4 years)earns $92,804, a Network Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $112,265, a Network Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $131,935, a Network Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $151,059,

What are the highest paying states for an Infrastructure Specialist?

Infrastructure Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Infrastructure Specialist roles are District of Columbia $101,726, California $101,340, Massachusetts $99,990. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Infrastructure Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Infrastructure Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Cloud Infrastructure Architect IV: $147,490; Infrastructure Support Specialist: $146,038; Enterprise Infrastructure Architect IV: $144,394; Business Infrastructure Architect IV: $144,390; Systems Infrastructure Engineer IV: $144,250.

Infrastructure Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does an Infrastructure Specialist make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Infrastructure Specialist in Delaware is $93,044 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $99,262
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,486 to $96,298
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $84,337

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Infrastructure Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,298	$8,025	$1,852	$46
Average	$93,044	$7,754	$1,789	$45
25th Percentile	$88,486	$7,374	$1,702	$43

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Key Factors That Influence Infrastructure Specialist Salaries

An Infrastructure Specialist'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 Infrastructure Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Infrastructure Specialist'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): $77,788
Early Career (1-2 years): $92,804
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,265
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $131,935
Expert (over 8 years): $151,059

Levels	Salary
Network E... Level Infrastructure Specialist	$77,788
Infrastru... Level Infrastructure Specialist	$92,804
Network E... Level Infrastructure Specialist	$112,265
Network E... Level Infrastructure Specialist	$131,935
Network E... Level Infrastructure Specialist	$151,059

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How Do Infrastructure Specialist 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 Infrastructure Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $101,726.
California: $101,340.
Massachusetts: $99,990.

District of Columbia $101,726 California $101,340 Massachusetts $99,990 Washington $99,622 New Jersey $99,585 Alaska $99,457 Connecticut $98,189 New York $97,674

Hawaii $96,030 Rhode Island $95,258 Maryland $94,734 Minnesota $94,018 Colorado $93,742 Illinois $93,650 Oregon $93,301 Delaware $93,044

New Hampshire $92,882 Virginia $92,520 Pennsylvania $91,463 Nevada $90,930 North Dakota $90,756 Michigan $90,480 Wisconsin $90,379 Vermont $90,177

Texas $89,617 Maine $89,580 Arizona $89,525 Ohio $89,460 Georgia $88,615 Indiana $88,193 Wyoming $88,110 Utah $87,981

Iowa $87,926 Kansas $87,485 Louisiana $87,356 North Carolina $87,311 Missouri $87,292 Florida $86,934 Montana $86,741 Nebraska $86,557

Kentucky $86,456 South Carolina $86,089 Tennessee $85,859 Idaho $85,767 New Mexico $85,096 Oklahoma $84,949 Alabama $84,407 South Dakota $83,498

Arkansas $83,002 West Virginia $82,735 Mississippi $81,936

Top Paying Cities for Infrastructure Specialists

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: $92,625
Little Creek: $93,303
Magnolia: $93,169

Lincoln, DE $92,625 Little Creek, DE $93,303 Magnolia, DE $93,169 Milford, DE $92,860 Marydel, DE $93,012 Millsboro, DE $92,236 Millville, DE $92,378 Milton, DE $92,538

Nassau, DE $92,605 Ocean View, DE $92,363 Rehoboth Beach, DE $92,540 Seaford, DE $92,593 Selbyville, DE $92,209 Smyrna, DE $93,367 Viola, DE $92,937 Woodside, DE $93,187

Bear, DE $92,972 Newark, DE $92,937 Claymont, DE $93,127 Delaware City, DE $93,030 Hockessin, DE $92,929 Kirkwood, DE $93,012 Middletown, DE $93,048 Montchanin, DE $92,950

New Castle, DE $92,964 Odessa, DE $93,094 Port Penn, DE $93,157 Rockland, DE $92,959 Saint Georges, DE $93,019 Townsend, DE $93,162 Winterthur, DE $92,970 Lewes, DE $92,574

Wilmington, DE $92,933 Dover, DE $93,303 Dover Afb, DE $92,811 Bethany Beach, DE $92,265 Bethel, DE $92,361 Bridgeville, DE $92,579 Camden Wyoming, DE $93,040 Cheswold, DE $93,272

Clayton, DE $93,275 Dagsboro, DE $92,201 Delmar, DE $92,053 Ellendale, DE $92,333 Felton, DE $92,853 Fenwick Island, DE $92,221 Frankford, DE $92,061 Frederica, DE $92,944

Georgetown, DE $92,166 Greenwood, DE $92,593 Harbeson, DE $92,265 Harrington, DE $92,735 Hartly, DE $93,023 Houston, DE $92,603 Kenton, DE $93,280 Laurel, DE $92,111

Yorklyn, DE $92,956

Infrastructure Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Infrastructure Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Infrastructure Specialist positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Infrastructure Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Infrastructure Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$111,652	$54.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$111,652	$54.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$107,000	$51.0	15%
Internet	$107,000	$51.0	15%
Software & Networking	$107,000	$51.0	15%

Infrastructure Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Infrastructure Specialist'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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$88,486

Average $93,044/year

$96,298

$7,374

Average $7,754/month

$8,025

$1,702

Average $1,789/week

$1,852

$43

Average $45/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,298	$8,025	$1,852	$46
Average	$93,044	$7,754	$1,789	$45
25th Percentile	$88,486	$7,374	$1,702	$43

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