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

A Computer Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Computer Engineer (0-2 years)earns $83,751, an Electronics Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $101,517, an Electronics Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $123,198, an Electronics Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $146,691, an Electronics Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $172,682,

What are the highest paying states for a Computer Engineer?

Computer Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Computer Engineer roles are District of Columbia $92,152, California $91,802, Massachusetts $90,579. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Computer Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Computer Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Senior Computer Engineer: $144,924; Computer Software Engineer: $130,425; Computer Vision Engineer: $122,170; Computer Graphics Engineer: $110,564; Computer Security Engineer: $107,496.

Computer Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Computer Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Computer Engineer in Delaware is $84,478 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $99,499
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,930 to $92,341
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,058

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Computer Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,341	$7,695	$1,776	$44
Average	$84,478	$7,040	$1,625	$41
25th Percentile	$76,930	$6,411	$1,479	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Computer Engineer Salaries

A Computer 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 Computer Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Computer 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): $83,751
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,517
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $123,198
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,691
Expert (over 8 years): $172,682

Levels	Salary
Computer ... Level Computer Engineer	$83,751
Electroni... Level Computer Engineer	$101,517
Electroni... Level Computer Engineer	$123,198
Electroni... Level Computer Engineer	$146,691
Electroni... Level Computer Engineer	$172,682

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

District of Columbia: $92,152.
California: $91,802.
Massachusetts: $90,579.

District of Columbia $92,152 California $91,802 Massachusetts $90,579 Washington $90,246 New Jersey $90,213 Alaska $90,096 Connecticut $88,948 New York $88,482

Hawaii $86,992 Rhode Island $86,293 Maryland $85,818 Minnesota $85,169 Colorado $84,919 Illinois $84,836 Oregon $84,520 Delaware $84,287

New Hampshire $84,140 Virginia $83,812 Pennsylvania $82,855 Nevada $82,372 North Dakota $82,214 Michigan $81,965 Wisconsin $81,873 Vermont $81,690

Texas $81,182 Maine $81,149 Arizona $81,099 Ohio $81,041 Georgia $80,275 Indiana $79,892 Wyoming $79,817 Utah $79,701

Iowa $79,651 Kansas $79,251 Louisiana $79,135 North Carolina $79,093 Missouri $79,077 Florida $78,752 Montana $78,577 Nebraska $78,411

Kentucky $78,319 South Carolina $77,986 Tennessee $77,778 Idaho $77,695 New Mexico $77,087 Oklahoma $76,954 Alabama $76,463 South Dakota $75,639

Arkansas $75,190 West Virginia $74,948 Mississippi $74,224

Top Paying Cities for Computer 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: $87,233
Little Creek: $86,426
Magnolia: $86,784

Lincoln, DE $87,233 Little Creek, DE $86,426 Magnolia, DE $86,784 Milford, DE $87,233 Marydel, DE $86,101 Millsboro, DE $87,233 Millville, DE $87,816 Milton, DE $87,233

Nassau, DE $87,233 Ocean View, DE $87,816 Rehoboth Beach, DE $87,816 Seaford, DE $86,318 Selbyville, DE $87,816 Smyrna, DE $86,001 Viola, DE $86,784 Woodside, DE $86,534

Bear, DE $85,369 Newark, DE $85,402 Claymont, DE $85,469 Delaware City, DE $85,402 Hockessin, DE $85,469 Kirkwood, DE $85,402 Middletown, DE $85,827 Montchanin, DE $85,469

New Castle, DE $85,469 Odessa, DE $85,943 Port Penn, DE $85,169 Rockland, DE $85,469 Saint Georges, DE $85,402 Townsend, DE $85,818 Winterthur, DE $85,469 Lewes, DE $87,233

Wilmington, DE $85,469 Dover, DE $86,384 Dover Afb, DE $86,584 Bethany Beach, DE $87,816 Bethel, DE $86,318 Bridgeville, DE $87,233 Camden Wyoming, DE $86,476 Cheswold, DE $86,184

Clayton, DE $85,968 Dagsboro, DE $87,816 Delmar, DE $86,318 Ellendale, DE $87,233 Felton, DE $87,233 Fenwick Island, DE $87,816 Frankford, DE $87,816 Frederica, DE $87,233

Georgetown, DE $87,233 Greenwood, DE $87,233 Harbeson, DE $87,233 Harrington, DE $87,233 Hartly, DE $85,926 Houston, DE $87,233 Kenton, DE $85,968 Laurel, DE $86,318

Yorklyn, DE $85,469

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

Understanding how a Computer 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 May 18, 2021

$76,930

Average $84,478/year

$92,341

$6,411

Average $7,040/month

$7,695

$1,479

Average $1,625/week

$1,776

$37

Average $41/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,341	$7,695	$1,776	$44
Average	$84,478	$7,040	$1,625	$41
25th Percentile	$76,930	$6,411	$1,479	$37

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