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

A Sysops Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $89,836 for beginners, reaching about $92,481 at mid-level, and approach $95,056 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Sysops Engineer?

Sysops Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Sysops Engineer roles are District of Columbia $101,111, California $100,727, Massachusetts $99,385. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Sysops Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Sysops Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Engineer VI: $187,064; Cloud SysOps Administrator: $121,915; Aws Sysops Administrator: $110,897; SysOps Administrator: $92,234; Ceramics Engineer: $90,430.

Sysops Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Sysops Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Sysops Engineer in Delaware is $92,481 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,631
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,908 to $98,317
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,923

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Sysops Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,317	$8,193	$1,891	$47
Average	$92,481	$7,707	$1,778	$44
25th Percentile	$85,908	$7,159	$1,652	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Sysops Engineer Salaries

A Sysops 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 Sysops Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Sysops 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): $89,836
Early Career (1-2 years): $90,037
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,481
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $94,884
Expert (over 8 years): $95,056

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Sysops Engineer	$89,836
Intermediate Level Sysops Engineer	$90,037
Senior Level Sysops Engineer	$92,481
Specialist Level Sysops Engineer	$94,884
Expert Level Sysops Engineer	$95,056

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

District of Columbia: $101,111.
California: $100,727.
Massachusetts: $99,385.

District of Columbia $101,111 California $100,727 Massachusetts $99,385 Washington $99,020 New Jersey $98,983 Alaska $98,855 Connecticut $97,595 New York $97,084

Hawaii $95,449 Rhode Island $94,682 Maryland $94,161 Minnesota $93,449 Colorado $93,175 Illinois $93,084 Oregon $92,737 Delaware $92,481

New Hampshire $92,320 Virginia $91,960 Pennsylvania $90,910 Nevada $90,381 North Dakota $90,207 Michigan $89,933 Wisconsin $89,833 Vermont $89,632

Texas $89,075 Maine $89,038 Arizona $88,983 Ohio $88,919 Georgia $88,079 Indiana $87,659 Wyoming $87,577 Utah $87,449

Iowa $87,394 Kansas $86,956 Louisiana $86,828 North Carolina $86,783 Missouri $86,764 Florida $86,408 Montana $86,216 Nebraska $86,034

Kentucky $85,933 South Carolina $85,568 Tennessee $85,340 Idaho $85,248 New Mexico $84,582 Oklahoma $84,436 Alabama $83,897 South Dakota $82,993

Arkansas $82,500 West Virginia $82,235 Mississippi $81,440

Top Paying Cities for Sysops 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: $95,714
Little Creek: $94,828
Magnolia: $95,221

Lincoln, DE $95,714 Little Creek, DE $94,828 Magnolia, DE $95,221 Milford, DE $95,714 Marydel, DE $94,472 Millsboro, DE $95,714 Millville, DE $96,353 Milton, DE $95,714

Nassau, DE $95,714 Ocean View, DE $96,353 Rehoboth Beach, DE $96,353 Seaford, DE $94,709 Selbyville, DE $96,353 Smyrna, DE $94,362 Viola, DE $95,221 Woodside, DE $94,947

Bear, DE $93,668 Newark, DE $93,705 Claymont, DE $93,778 Delaware City, DE $93,705 Hockessin, DE $93,778 Kirkwood, DE $93,705 Middletown, DE $94,170 Montchanin, DE $93,778

New Castle, DE $93,778 Odessa, DE $94,298 Port Penn, DE $93,449 Rockland, DE $93,778 Saint Georges, DE $93,705 Townsend, DE $94,161 Winterthur, DE $93,778 Lewes, DE $95,714

Wilmington, DE $93,778 Dover, DE $94,782 Dover Afb, DE $95,001 Bethany Beach, DE $96,353 Bethel, DE $94,709 Bridgeville, DE $95,714 Camden Wyoming, DE $94,883 Cheswold, DE $94,563

Clayton, DE $94,326 Dagsboro, DE $96,353 Delmar, DE $94,709 Ellendale, DE $95,714 Felton, DE $95,714 Fenwick Island, DE $96,353 Frankford, DE $96,353 Frederica, DE $95,714

Georgetown, DE $95,714 Greenwood, DE $95,714 Harbeson, DE $95,714 Harrington, DE $95,714 Hartly, DE $94,280 Houston, DE $95,714 Kenton, DE $94,326 Laurel, DE $94,709

Yorklyn, DE $93,778

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

Understanding how a Sysops 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

$85,908

Average $92,481/year

$98,317

$7,159

Average $7,707/month

$8,193

$1,652

Average $1,778/week

$1,891

$41

Average $44/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,317	$8,193	$1,891	$47
Average	$92,481	$7,707	$1,778	$44
25th Percentile	$85,908	$7,159	$1,652	$41

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