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

A Server Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $139,084 for beginners, reaching about $140,771 at mid-level, and approach $148,133 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Server Engineer?

Server Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Server Engineer roles are District of Columbia $159,301, California $158,696, Massachusetts $156,581. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Server Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Server Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Server Support Engineer: $111,892; Senior Server Engineer: $109,235; Windows Server Engineer: $84,595; Banquet Server: $32,234; Server - Institution: $31,700.

Server Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Server Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Server Engineer in Delaware is $145,704 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $70.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $164,270
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $134,697 to $155,422
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $124,676

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Server Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$155,422	$12,952	$2,989	$75
Average	$145,704	$12,142	$2,802	$70
25th Percentile	$134,697	$11,225	$2,590	$65

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Key Factors That Influence Server Engineer Salaries

A Server 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 Server Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Server 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): $139,084
Early Career (1-2 years): $139,927
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $140,771
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $142,965
Expert (over 8 years): $148,133

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Server Engineer	$139,084
Intermediate Level Server Engineer	$139,927
Senior Level Server Engineer	$140,771
Specialist Level Server Engineer	$142,965
Expert Level Server Engineer	$148,133

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

District of Columbia: $159,301.
California: $158,696.
Massachusetts: $156,581.

District of Columbia $159,301 California $158,696 Massachusetts $156,581 Washington $156,006 New Jersey $155,948 Alaska $155,747 Connecticut $153,761 New York $152,956

Hawaii $150,380 Rhode Island $149,172 Maryland $148,352 Minnesota $147,229 Colorado $146,798 Illinois $146,654 Oregon $146,107 Delaware $145,704

New Hampshire $145,451 Virginia $144,884 Pennsylvania $143,230 Nevada $142,395 North Dakota $142,122 Michigan $141,690 Wisconsin $141,532 Vermont $141,215

Texas $140,338 Maine $140,280 Arizona $140,194 Ohio $140,093 Georgia $138,769 Indiana $138,108 Wyoming $137,978 Utah $137,777

Iowa $137,690 Kansas $137,000 Louisiana $136,798 North Carolina $136,726 Missouri $136,698 Florida $136,136 Montana $135,834 Nebraska $135,547

Kentucky $135,388 South Carolina $134,813 Tennessee $134,453 Idaho $134,309 New Mexico $133,259 Oklahoma $133,029 Alabama $132,180 South Dakota $130,755

Arkansas $129,978 West Virginia $129,561 Mississippi $128,310

Top Paying Cities for Server 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: $150,797
Little Creek: $149,402
Magnolia: $150,021

Lincoln, DE $150,797 Little Creek, DE $149,402 Magnolia, DE $150,021 Milford, DE $150,797 Marydel, DE $148,841 Millsboro, DE $150,797 Millville, DE $151,805 Milton, DE $150,797

Nassau, DE $150,797 Ocean View, DE $151,805 Rehoboth Beach, DE $151,805 Seaford, DE $149,215 Selbyville, DE $151,805 Smyrna, DE $148,668 Viola, DE $150,021 Woodside, DE $149,589

Bear, DE $147,575 Newark, DE $147,632 Claymont, DE $147,747 Delaware City, DE $147,632 Hockessin, DE $147,747 Kirkwood, DE $147,632 Middletown, DE $148,366 Montchanin, DE $147,747

New Castle, DE $147,747 Odessa, DE $148,567 Port Penn, DE $147,229 Rockland, DE $147,747 Saint Georges, DE $147,632 Townsend, DE $148,352 Winterthur, DE $147,747 Lewes, DE $150,797

Wilmington, DE $147,747 Dover, DE $149,330 Dover Afb, DE $149,675 Bethany Beach, DE $151,805 Bethel, DE $149,215 Bridgeville, DE $150,797 Camden Wyoming, DE $149,488 Cheswold, DE $148,985

Clayton, DE $148,611 Dagsboro, DE $151,805 Delmar, DE $149,215 Ellendale, DE $150,797 Felton, DE $150,797 Fenwick Island, DE $151,805 Frankford, DE $151,805 Frederica, DE $150,797

Georgetown, DE $150,797 Greenwood, DE $150,797 Harbeson, DE $150,797 Harrington, DE $150,797 Hartly, DE $148,539 Houston, DE $150,797 Kenton, DE $148,611 Laurel, DE $149,215

Yorklyn, DE $147,747

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

Understanding how a Server 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

$134,697

Average $145,704/year

$155,422

$11,225

Average $12,142/month

$12,952

$2,590

Average $2,802/week

$2,989

$65

Average $70/hour

$75

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$155,422	$12,952	$2,989	$75
Average	$145,704	$12,142	$2,802	$70
25th Percentile	$134,697	$11,225	$2,590	$65

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