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: starting around $148,672 for beginners, reaching about $150,065 at mid-level, and approach $153,334 for experts.

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 $167,274, California $166,639, Massachusetts $164,418. 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: $157,728; Lead Application Analyst: $152,808; Middleware Application Engineer IV: $142,500; Software Application Integration Engineer IV: $139,150; Application Support Lead: $132,984.

Lead Application Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead Application Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Application Engineer in Delaware is $152,997 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): $174,857
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $143,655 to $164,439
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $135,149

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Lead Application Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$164,439	$13,703	$3,162	$79
Average	$152,997	$12,750	$2,942	$74
25th Percentile	$143,655	$11,971	$2,763	$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): $148,672
Early Career (1-2 years): $149,090
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $150,065
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $151,180
Expert (over 8 years): $153,334

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Lead Application Engineer	$148,672
Intermediate Level Lead Application Engineer	$149,090
Senior Level Lead Application Engineer	$150,065
Specialist Level Lead Application Engineer	$151,180
Expert Level Lead Application Engineer	$153,334

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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: $167,274.
California: $166,639.
Massachusetts: $164,418.

District of Columbia $167,274 California $166,639 Massachusetts $164,418 Washington $163,814 New Jersey $163,753 Alaska $163,542 Connecticut $161,457 New York $160,611

Hawaii $157,907 Rhode Island $156,638 Maryland $155,777 Minnesota $154,598 Colorado $154,145 Illinois $153,994 Oregon $153,420 Delaware $152,997

New Hampshire $152,731 Virginia $152,136 Pennsylvania $150,398 Nevada $149,522 North Dakota $149,235 Michigan $148,782 Wisconsin $148,615 Vermont $148,283

Texas $147,361 Maine $147,301 Arizona $147,210 Ohio $147,105 Georgia $145,715 Indiana $145,020 Wyoming $144,884 Utah $144,672

Iowa $144,582 Kansas $143,856 Louisiana $143,645 North Carolina $143,569 Missouri $143,539 Florida $142,950 Montana $142,633 Nebraska $142,331

Kentucky $142,164 South Carolina $141,560 Tennessee $141,182 Idaho $141,031 New Mexico $139,928 Oklahoma $139,687 Alabama $138,795 South Dakota $137,300

Arkansas $136,484 West Virginia $136,046 Mississippi $134,731

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: $158,345
Little Creek: $156,879
Magnolia: $157,529

Lincoln, DE $158,345 Little Creek, DE $156,879 Magnolia, DE $157,529 Milford, DE $158,345 Marydel, DE $156,290 Millsboro, DE $158,345 Millville, DE $159,402 Milton, DE $158,345

Nassau, DE $158,345 Ocean View, DE $159,402 Rehoboth Beach, DE $159,402 Seaford, DE $156,683 Selbyville, DE $159,402 Smyrna, DE $156,109 Viola, DE $157,529 Woodside, DE $157,076

Bear, DE $154,961 Newark, DE $155,021 Claymont, DE $155,142 Delaware City, DE $155,021 Hockessin, DE $155,142 Kirkwood, DE $155,021 Middletown, DE $155,792 Montchanin, DE $155,142

New Castle, DE $155,142 Odessa, DE $156,003 Port Penn, DE $154,598 Rockland, DE $155,142 Saint Georges, DE $155,021 Townsend, DE $155,777 Winterthur, DE $155,142 Lewes, DE $158,345

Wilmington, DE $155,142 Dover, DE $156,804 Dover Afb, DE $157,166 Bethany Beach, DE $159,402 Bethel, DE $156,683 Bridgeville, DE $158,345 Camden Wyoming, DE $156,970 Cheswold, DE $156,441

Clayton, DE $156,048 Dagsboro, DE $159,402 Delmar, DE $156,683 Ellendale, DE $158,345 Felton, DE $158,345 Fenwick Island, DE $159,402 Frankford, DE $159,402 Frederica, DE $158,345

Georgetown, DE $158,345 Greenwood, DE $158,345 Harbeson, DE $158,345 Harrington, DE $158,345 Hartly, DE $155,973 Houston, DE $158,345 Kenton, DE $156,048 Laurel, DE $156,683

Yorklyn, DE $155,142

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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$143,655

Average $152,997/year

$164,439

$11,971

Average $12,750/month

$13,703

$2,763

Average $2,942/week

$3,162

$69

Average $74/hour

$79

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$164,439	$13,703	$3,162	$79
Average	$152,997	$12,750	$2,942	$74
25th Percentile	$143,655	$11,971	$2,763	$69

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