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

A Lead Application Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Applications Programmer V (7-10 years)earns $167,250, an Applications Programming Supervisor (10+ years)earns $134,456, an Lead Application Engineer (10+ years)earns $152,158, an Applications Programming Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $177,239, an Applications Programming Director (10+ years)earns $197,485,

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Application Engineer?

Lead Application Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Application Engineer roles are District of Columbia $167,265, California $166,630, Massachusetts $164,409. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Application Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Lead Application Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Lead Application Developer: $157,733; Lead Application Analyst: $152,801; Middleware Application Engineer IV: $142,500; Software Application Integration Engineer IV: $139,140; Application Support Lead: $133,052.

Lead Application Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead Application Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Application Engineer in Delaware is $152,989 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $74.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $174,572
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $143,547 to $164,286
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $134,951

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Lead Application Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$164,286	$13,691	$3,159	$79
Average	$152,989	$12,749	$2,942	$74
25th Percentile	$143,547	$11,962	$2,761	$69

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Application Engineer Salaries

A Lead Application 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 Lead Application Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Application 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): $167,250
Early Career (1-2 years): $134,456
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $152,158
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $177,239
Expert (over 8 years): $197,485

Levels	Salary
Applicati... Level Lead Application Engineer	$167,250
Applicati... Level Lead Application Engineer	$134,456
Lead Appl... Level Lead Application Engineer	$152,158
Applicati... Level Lead Application Engineer	$177,239
Applicati... Level Lead Application Engineer	$197,485

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

District of Columbia: $167,265.
California: $166,630.
Massachusetts: $164,409.

District of Columbia $167,265 California $166,630 Massachusetts $164,409 Washington $163,805 New Jersey $163,745 Alaska $163,533 Connecticut $161,449 New York $160,603

Hawaii $157,898 Rhode Island $156,629 Maryland $155,768 Minnesota $154,590 Colorado $154,137 Illinois $153,986 Oregon $153,412 Delaware $152,989

New Hampshire $152,723 Virginia $152,127 Pennsylvania $150,390 Nevada $149,514 North Dakota $149,227 Michigan $148,774 Wisconsin $148,608 Vermont $148,275

Texas $147,354 Maine $147,293 Arizona $147,203 Ohio $147,097 Georgia $145,707 Indiana $145,012 Wyoming $144,876 Utah $144,665

Iowa $144,574 Kansas $143,849 Louisiana $143,637 North Carolina $143,562 Missouri $143,532 Florida $142,942 Montana $142,625 Nebraska $142,323

Kentucky $142,157 South Carolina $141,553 Tennessee $141,175 Idaho $141,024 New Mexico $139,921 Oklahoma $139,679 Alabama $138,788 South Dakota $137,292

Arkansas $136,477 West Virginia $136,039 Mississippi $134,724

Top Paying Cities for Lead Application 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: $158,336
Little Creek: $156,871
Magnolia: $157,521

Lincoln, DE $158,336 Little Creek, DE $156,871 Magnolia, DE $157,521 Milford, DE $158,336 Marydel, DE $156,282 Millsboro, DE $158,336 Millville, DE $159,394 Milton, DE $158,336

Nassau, DE $158,336 Ocean View, DE $159,394 Rehoboth Beach, DE $159,394 Seaford, DE $156,675 Selbyville, DE $159,394 Smyrna, DE $156,101 Viola, DE $157,521 Woodside, DE $157,067

Bear, DE $154,952 Newark, DE $155,013 Claymont, DE $155,134 Delaware City, DE $155,013 Hockessin, DE $155,134 Kirkwood, DE $155,013 Middletown, DE $155,783 Montchanin, DE $155,134

New Castle, DE $155,134 Odessa, DE $155,995 Port Penn, DE $154,590 Rockland, DE $155,134 Saint Georges, DE $155,013 Townsend, DE $155,768 Winterthur, DE $155,134 Lewes, DE $158,336

Wilmington, DE $155,134 Dover, DE $156,796 Dover Afb, DE $157,158 Bethany Beach, DE $159,394 Bethel, DE $156,675 Bridgeville, DE $158,336 Camden Wyoming, DE $156,962 Cheswold, DE $156,433

Clayton, DE $156,040 Dagsboro, DE $159,394 Delmar, DE $156,675 Ellendale, DE $158,336 Felton, DE $158,336 Fenwick Island, DE $159,394 Frankford, DE $159,394 Frederica, DE $158,336

Georgetown, DE $158,336 Greenwood, DE $158,336 Harbeson, DE $158,336 Harrington, DE $158,336 Hartly, DE $155,965 Houston, DE $158,336 Kenton, DE $156,040 Laurel, DE $156,675

Yorklyn, DE $155,134

Lead Application Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Application 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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$143,547

Average $152,989/year

$164,286

$11,962

Average $12,749/month

$13,691

$2,761

Average $2,942/week

$3,159

$69

Average $74/hour

$79

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$164,286	$13,691	$3,159	$79
Average	$152,989	$12,749	$2,942	$74
25th Percentile	$143,547	$11,962	$2,761	$69

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