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

What industry pays the highest salary for Lead Application Engineer?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Lead Application Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 18% above the market median.

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 $167,288, an Applications Programming Supervisor (10+ years)earns $134,441, an Lead Application Engineer (10+ years)earns $152,159, an Applications Programming Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $177,238, an Applications Programming Director (10+ years)earns $197,473,

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 $167,243, California $166,608, Massachusetts $164,388. 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: $157,727; Lead Application Analyst: $152,784; Middleware Application Engineer IV: $142,500; Software Application Integration Engineer IV: $139,140; Application Support Lead: $132,969.

Lead Application Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead Application Engineer make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Application Engineer in Delaware is $152,968 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): $174,003
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $143,323 to $163,978
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $134,542

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Lead Application Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$163,978	$13,665	$3,153	$79
Average	$152,968	$12,747	$2,942	$74
25th Percentile	$143,323	$11,944	$2,756	$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): $167,288
Early Career (1-2 years): $134,441
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $152,159
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $177,238
Expert (over 8 years): $197,473

Levels	Salary
Applicati... Level Lead Application Engineer	$167,288
Applicati... Level Lead Application Engineer	$134,441
Lead Appl... Level Lead Application Engineer	$152,159
Applicati... Level Lead Application Engineer	$177,238
Applicati... Level Lead Application Engineer	$197,473

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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: $167,243.
California: $166,608.
Massachusetts: $164,388.

District of Columbia $167,243 California $166,608 Massachusetts $164,388 Washington $163,784 New Jersey $163,723 Alaska $163,512 Connecticut $161,427 New York $160,581

Hawaii $157,877 Rhode Island $156,609 Maryland $155,748 Minnesota $154,569 Colorado $154,116 Illinois $153,965 Oregon $153,391 Delaware $152,968

New Hampshire $152,702 Virginia $152,107 Pennsylvania $150,370 Nevada $149,494 North Dakota $149,207 Michigan $148,754 Wisconsin $148,588 Vermont $148,256

Texas $147,334 Maine $147,274 Arizona $147,183 Ohio $147,077 Georgia $145,688 Indiana $144,993 Wyoming $144,857 Utah $144,645

Iowa $144,555 Kansas $143,830 Louisiana $143,618 North Carolina $143,543 Missouri $143,513 Florida $142,924 Montana $142,606 Nebraska $142,304

Kentucky $142,138 South Carolina $141,534 Tennessee $141,156 Idaho $141,005 New Mexico $139,903 Oklahoma $139,661 Alabama $138,770 South Dakota $137,274

Arkansas $136,459 West Virginia $136,021 Mississippi $134,706

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: $152,280
Little Creek: $153,394
Magnolia: $153,174

Lincoln, DE $152,280 Little Creek, DE $153,394 Magnolia, DE $153,174 Milford, DE $152,666 Marydel, DE $152,917 Millsboro, DE $151,641 Millville, DE $151,875 Milton, DE $152,138

Nassau, DE $152,248 Ocean View, DE $151,849 Rehoboth Beach, DE $152,141 Seaford, DE $152,227 Selbyville, DE $151,597 Smyrna, DE $153,500 Viola, DE $152,793 Woodside, DE $153,204

Bear, DE $152,851 Newark, DE $152,793 Claymont, DE $153,106 Delaware City, DE $152,946 Hockessin, DE $152,780 Kirkwood, DE $152,917 Middletown, DE $152,976 Montchanin, DE $152,814

New Castle, DE $152,837 Odessa, DE $153,051 Port Penn, DE $153,154 Rockland, DE $152,829 Saint Georges, DE $152,928 Townsend, DE $153,163 Winterthur, DE $152,847 Lewes, DE $152,196

Wilmington, DE $152,787 Dover, DE $153,394 Dover Afb, DE $152,586 Bethany Beach, DE $151,689 Bethel, DE $151,846 Bridgeville, DE $152,204 Camden Wyoming, DE $152,962 Cheswold, DE $153,344

Clayton, DE $153,349 Dagsboro, DE $151,583 Delmar, DE $151,340 Ellendale, DE $151,799 Felton, DE $152,654 Fenwick Island, DE $151,616 Frankford, DE $151,352 Frederica, DE $152,805

Georgetown, DE $151,526 Greenwood, DE $152,228 Harbeson, DE $151,687 Harrington, DE $152,461 Hartly, DE $152,935 Houston, DE $152,243 Kenton, DE $153,357 Laurel, DE $151,435

Yorklyn, DE $152,825

Lead Application Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Lead Application Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 38% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 18% above the average. In contrast, Lead Application Engineer positions in Internet or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Lead Application Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Lead Application Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$180,503	$87.0	18%
Energy & Utilities	$175,914	$85.0	15%
Financial Services	$175,914	$85.0	15%
Construction	$171,325	$82.0	12%
Insurance	$168,265	$81.0	10%

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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$143,323

Average $152,968/year

$163,978

$11,944

Average $12,747/month

$13,665

$2,756

Average $2,942/week

$3,153

$69

Average $74/hour

$79

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$163,978	$13,665	$3,153	$79
Average	$152,968	$12,747	$2,942	$74
25th Percentile	$143,323	$11,944	$2,756	$69

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