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

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

How does experience change A Test Engineer 's salary?

A Test Engineer 's salary grows with experience: a Test Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $81,180, a Test Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $113,737, a Test Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $137,251, a Test Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $149,933, a Test Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $107,736,

What are the highest paying states for a Test Engineer IV?

Test Engineer IV salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Test Engineer IV roles are District of Columbia $149,719, California $149,151, Massachusetts $147,163. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Test Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Test Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Algorithm and Simulation Engineer IV: $144,558; Database Engineer IV: $144,399; Electrical Test Engineer IV: $143,803; Electrical Engineer IV: $143,790; Chemical Process Engineer IV: $142,145.

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Test Engineer IV Salary in Delaware

How much does a Test Engineer IV make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Test Engineer IV in Delaware is $137,251 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $66.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $156,984
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $125,988 to $147,580
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $115,733

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Test Engineer IV Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$147,580	$12,298	$2,838	$71
Average	$137,251	$11,438	$2,639	$66
25th Percentile	$125,988	$10,499	$2,423	$61

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Key Factors That Influence Test Engineer IV Salaries

A Test Engineer IV'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 Test Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Test Engineer IV'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:

Test Engineer II (2-4 years): $81,180
Test Engineer III (4-7 years): $113,737
Test Engineer IV (7+ years): $137,251
Test Engineer V (7-10 years): $149,933
Test Engineering Supervisor (10+ years): $107,736

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Test Engineer II	2-4 years	$81,180
Test Engineer III	4-7 years	$113,737
Test Engineer IV	7+ years	$137,251
Test Engineer V	7-10 years	$149,933
Test Engineering Supervisor	10+ years	$107,736

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How Do Test Engineer IV 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 Test Engineer IVs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $149,719.
California: $149,151.
Massachusetts: $147,163.

District of Columbia $149,719 California $149,151 Massachusetts $147,163 Washington $146,622 New Jersey $146,568 Alaska $146,379 Connecticut $144,513 New York $143,756

Hawaii $141,335 Rhode Island $140,199 Maryland $139,428 Minnesota $138,374 Colorado $137,968 Illinois $137,833 Oregon $137,319 Delaware $136,940

New Hampshire $136,702 Virginia $136,170 Pennsylvania $134,614 Nevada $133,830 North Dakota $133,573 Michigan $133,168 Wisconsin $133,019 Vermont $132,721

Texas $131,897 Maine $131,842 Arizona $131,761 Ohio $131,667 Georgia $130,423 Indiana $129,801 Wyoming $129,679 Utah $129,490

Iowa $129,408 Kansas $128,759 Louisiana $128,570 North Carolina $128,502 Missouri $128,475 Florida $127,948 Montana $127,664 Nebraska $127,394

Kentucky $127,245 South Carolina $126,704 Tennessee $126,366 Idaho $126,231 New Mexico $125,244 Oklahoma $125,027 Alabama $124,229 South Dakota $122,891

Arkansas $122,160 West Virginia $121,768 Mississippi $120,592

Top Paying Cities for Test Engineer IVs

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: $141,727
Little Creek: $140,416
Magnolia: $140,997

Lincoln, DE $141,727 Little Creek, DE $140,416 Magnolia, DE $140,997 Milford, DE $141,727 Marydel, DE $139,888 Millsboro, DE $141,727 Millville, DE $142,674 Milton, DE $141,727

Nassau, DE $141,727 Ocean View, DE $142,674 Rehoboth Beach, DE $142,674 Seaford, DE $140,240 Selbyville, DE $142,674 Smyrna, DE $139,726 Viola, DE $140,997 Woodside, DE $140,591

Bear, DE $138,698 Newark, DE $138,752 Claymont, DE $138,860 Delaware City, DE $138,752 Hockessin, DE $138,860 Kirkwood, DE $138,752 Middletown, DE $139,442 Montchanin, DE $138,860

New Castle, DE $138,860 Odessa, DE $139,631 Port Penn, DE $138,374 Rockland, DE $138,860 Saint Georges, DE $138,752 Townsend, DE $139,428 Winterthur, DE $138,860 Lewes, DE $141,727

Wilmington, DE $138,860 Dover, DE $140,348 Dover Afb, DE $140,672 Bethany Beach, DE $142,674 Bethel, DE $140,240 Bridgeville, DE $141,727 Camden Wyoming, DE $140,497 Cheswold, DE $140,023

Clayton, DE $139,672 Dagsboro, DE $142,674 Delmar, DE $140,240 Ellendale, DE $141,727 Felton, DE $141,727 Fenwick Island, DE $142,674 Frankford, DE $142,674 Frederica, DE $141,727

Georgetown, DE $141,727 Greenwood, DE $141,727 Harbeson, DE $141,727 Harrington, DE $141,727 Hartly, DE $139,604 Houston, DE $141,727 Kenton, DE $139,672 Laurel, DE $140,240

Yorklyn, DE $138,860

Test Engineer IV Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Test Engineer IV'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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$125,988

Average $137,251/year

$147,580

$10,499

Average $11,438/month

$12,298

$2,423

Average $2,639/week

$2,838

$61

Average $66/hour

$71

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$147,580	$12,298	$2,838	$71
Average	$137,251	$11,438	$2,639	$66
25th Percentile	$125,988	$10,499	$2,423	$61

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For a Test Engineer IV, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Test Engineer V role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $149,933 - a projected growth of 9% over your current level.

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