What are the main factors that influence a System Specialist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A System Specialist's salary?

A System Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Systems Administrator I (0-2 years)earns $76,582, a System Specialist (2-4 years)earns $97,550, a Systems Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $115,489, a Systems Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $134,171, a Systems Administrator V (7-10 years)earns $157,727,

What are the highest paying states for a System Specialist?

System Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for System Specialist roles are District of Columbia $107,011, California $106,605, Massachusetts $105,184. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of System Specialist roles make?

Salaries for System Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Quality System Specialist: $107,930; System Integration Specialist: $95,614; Clinical System Support Specialist: $93,685; Computer System Specialist: $91,669; System Security Specialist: $76,267.

System Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a System Specialist make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a System Specialist in Delaware is $97,877 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,384
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $89,042 to $102,330
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,997

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System Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,330	$8,528	$1,968	$49
Average	$97,877	$8,156	$1,882	$47
25th Percentile	$89,042	$7,420	$1,712	$43

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Key Factors That Influence System Specialist Salaries

A System Specialist'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 System Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a System Specialist'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): $76,582
Early Career (1-2 years): $97,550
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,489
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $134,171
Expert (over 8 years): $157,727

Levels	Salary
Systems A... Level System Specialist	$76,582
System Sp... Level System Specialist	$97,550
Systems A... Level System Specialist	$115,489
Systems A... Level System Specialist	$134,171
Systems A... Level System Specialist	$157,727

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How Do System Specialist 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 System Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $107,011.
California: $106,605.
Massachusetts: $105,184.

District of Columbia $107,011 California $106,605 Massachusetts $105,184 Washington $104,798 New Jersey $104,759 Alaska $104,624 Connecticut $103,290 New York $102,749

Hawaii $101,019 Rhode Island $100,207 Maryland $99,656 Minnesota $98,902 Colorado $98,612 Illinois $98,515 Oregon $98,148 Delaware $97,877

New Hampshire $97,707 Virginia $97,327 Pennsylvania $96,215 Nevada $95,655 North Dakota $95,471 Michigan $95,181 Wisconsin $95,075 Vermont $94,862

Texas $94,272 Maine $94,234 Arizona $94,176 Ohio $94,108 Georgia $93,219 Indiana $92,774 Wyoming $92,687 Utah $92,552

Iowa $92,494 Kansas $92,030 Louisiana $91,895 North Carolina $91,846 Missouri $91,827 Florida $91,450 Montana $91,247 Nebraska $91,054

Kentucky $90,948 South Carolina $90,561 Tennessee $90,319 Idaho $90,223 New Mexico $89,517 Oklahoma $89,363 Alabama $88,792 South Dakota $87,836

Arkansas $87,314 West Virginia $87,033 Mississippi $86,192

Top Paying Cities for System Specialists

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: $101,299
Little Creek: $100,361
Magnolia: $100,777

Lincoln, DE $101,299 Little Creek, DE $100,361 Magnolia, DE $100,777 Milford, DE $101,299 Marydel, DE $99,984 Millsboro, DE $101,299 Millville, DE $101,975 Milton, DE $101,299

Nassau, DE $101,299 Ocean View, DE $101,975 Rehoboth Beach, DE $101,975 Seaford, DE $100,236 Selbyville, DE $101,975 Smyrna, DE $99,868 Viola, DE $100,777 Woodside, DE $100,487

Bear, DE $99,134 Newark, DE $99,173 Claymont, DE $99,250 Delaware City, DE $99,173 Hockessin, DE $99,250 Kirkwood, DE $99,173 Middletown, DE $99,665 Montchanin, DE $99,250

New Castle, DE $99,250 Odessa, DE $99,801 Port Penn, DE $98,902 Rockland, DE $99,250 Saint Georges, DE $99,173 Townsend, DE $99,656 Winterthur, DE $99,250 Lewes, DE $101,299

Wilmington, DE $99,250 Dover, DE $100,313 Dover Afb, DE $100,545 Bethany Beach, DE $101,975 Bethel, DE $100,236 Bridgeville, DE $101,299 Camden Wyoming, DE $100,419 Cheswold, DE $100,081

Clayton, DE $99,830 Dagsboro, DE $101,975 Delmar, DE $100,236 Ellendale, DE $101,299 Felton, DE $101,299 Fenwick Island, DE $101,975 Frankford, DE $101,975 Frederica, DE $101,299

Georgetown, DE $101,299 Greenwood, DE $101,299 Harbeson, DE $101,299 Harrington, DE $101,299 Hartly, DE $99,781 Houston, DE $101,299 Kenton, DE $99,830 Laurel, DE $100,236

Yorklyn, DE $99,250

System Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a System Specialist'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

$89,042

Average $97,877/year

$102,330

$7,420

Average $8,156/month

$8,528

$1,712

Average $1,882/week

$1,968

$43

Average $47/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,330	$8,528	$1,968	$49
Average	$97,877	$8,156	$1,882	$47
25th Percentile	$89,042	$7,420	$1,712	$43

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