What are the main factors that influence an Lead Packaging Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change An Lead Packaging Engineer's salary?

An Lead Packaging Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Packaging Development Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $106,679, a Packaging Development Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $131,403, an Lead Packaging Engineer (7-10 years)earns $164,860, a Packaging R&D Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $140,662, a Packaging Development Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $179,130,

What are the highest paying states for an Lead Packaging Engineer?

Lead Packaging Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Packaging Engineer roles are District of Columbia $179,840, California $179,160, Massachusetts $176,770. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Packaging Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Lead Packaging Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Packaging Engineer V: $162,424; Packaging Development Engineer IV: $129,500; Packaging R&D Engineer IV: $129,490; Specialist Packaging Engineer: $129,470; Packaging Engineer IV: $129,461.

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Lead Packaging Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Lead Packaging Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Lead Packaging Engineer in Delaware is $164,870 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $79.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $191,120
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $152,710 to $178,610
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $141,639

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Lead Packaging Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$178,610	$14,884	$3,435	$86
Average	$164,870	$13,739	$3,171	$79
25th Percentile	$152,710	$12,726	$2,937	$73

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Packaging Engineer Salaries

An Lead Packaging 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 Packaging Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Lead Packaging 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:

Packaging Development Engineer III (4-7 years): $106,679
Packaging Development Engineer IV (7+ years): $131,403
Lead Packaging Engineer (7-10 years): $164,860
Packaging R&D Engineering Manager (10+ years): $140,662
Packaging Development Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years): $179,130

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Packaging Development Engineer III	4-7 years	$106,679
Packaging Development Engineer IV	7+ years	$131,403
Lead Packaging Engineer	7-10 years	$164,860
Packaging R&D Engineering Manager	10+ years	$140,662
Packaging Development Engineering Senior Manager	10+ years	$179,130

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

District of Columbia: $179,840.
California: $179,160.
Massachusetts: $176,770.

District of Columbia $179,840 California $179,160 Massachusetts $176,770 Washington $176,120 New Jersey $176,060 Alaska $175,830 Connecticut $173,590 New York $172,680

Hawaii $169,770 Rhode Island $168,410 Maryland $167,480 Minnesota $166,210 Colorado $165,730 Illinois $165,560 Oregon $164,950 Delaware $164,490

New Hampshire $164,210 Virginia $163,570 Pennsylvania $161,700 Nevada $160,760 North Dakota $160,450 Michigan $159,960 Wisconsin $159,780 Vermont $159,420

Texas $158,430 Maine $158,370 Arizona $158,270 Ohio $158,160 Georgia $156,660 Indiana $155,920 Wyoming $155,770 Utah $155,540

Iowa $155,440 Kansas $154,670 Louisiana $154,440 North Carolina $154,360 Missouri $154,320 Florida $153,690 Montana $153,350 Nebraska $153,020

Kentucky $152,850 South Carolina $152,200 Tennessee $151,790 Idaho $151,630 New Mexico $150,440 Oklahoma $150,180 Alabama $149,220 South Dakota $147,620

Arkansas $146,740 West Virginia $146,270 Mississippi $144,850

Top Paying Cities for Lead Packaging 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: $170,240
Little Creek: $168,670
Magnolia: $169,360

Lincoln, DE $170,240 Little Creek, DE $168,670 Magnolia, DE $169,360 Milford, DE $170,240 Marydel, DE $168,030 Millsboro, DE $170,240 Millville, DE $171,380 Milton, DE $170,240

Nassau, DE $170,240 Ocean View, DE $171,380 Rehoboth Beach, DE $171,380 Seaford, DE $168,450 Selbyville, DE $171,380 Smyrna, DE $167,840 Viola, DE $169,360 Woodside, DE $168,880

Bear, DE $166,600 Newark, DE $166,670 Claymont, DE $166,800 Delaware City, DE $166,670 Hockessin, DE $166,800 Kirkwood, DE $166,670 Middletown, DE $167,500 Montchanin, DE $166,800

New Castle, DE $166,800 Odessa, DE $167,720 Port Penn, DE $166,210 Rockland, DE $166,800 Saint Georges, DE $166,670 Townsend, DE $167,480 Winterthur, DE $166,800 Lewes, DE $170,240

Wilmington, DE $166,800 Dover, DE $168,580 Dover Afb, DE $168,970 Bethany Beach, DE $171,380 Bethel, DE $168,450 Bridgeville, DE $170,240 Camden Wyoming, DE $168,760 Cheswold, DE $168,200

Clayton, DE $167,770 Dagsboro, DE $171,380 Delmar, DE $168,450 Ellendale, DE $170,240 Felton, DE $170,240 Fenwick Island, DE $171,380 Frankford, DE $171,380 Frederica, DE $170,240

Georgetown, DE $170,240 Greenwood, DE $170,240 Harbeson, DE $170,240 Harrington, DE $170,240 Hartly, DE $167,690 Houston, DE $170,240 Kenton, DE $167,770 Laurel, DE $168,450

Yorklyn, DE $166,800

Lead Packaging Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Lead Packaging 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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$152,710

Average $164,870/year

$178,610

$12,726

Average $13,739/month

$14,884

$2,937

Average $3,171/week

$3,435

$73

Average $79/hour

$86

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$178,610	$14,884	$3,435	$86
Average	$164,870	$13,739	$3,171	$79
25th Percentile	$152,710	$12,726	$2,937	$73

Lead Packaging Engineer Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Lead Packaging Engineer, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Packaging R&D Engineering Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $140,700 - a projected growth of -15% over your current level.

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