What are the main factors that influence an IT Support 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 IT Support Engineer's salary?

An IT Support Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Technical Support Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $67,937, a IT Support Engineer (2-4 years)earns $81,602, a Technical Support Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $107,732, a Technical Support Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $125,277, a Technical Support Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $154,075,

What are the highest paying states for an IT Support Engineer?

IT Support Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for IT Support Engineer roles are District of Columbia $89,637, California $89,297, Massachusetts $88,107. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of IT Support Engineer roles make?

Salaries for IT Support Engineer level roles vary by specialization: IT Support Specialist: $127,296; Manager, IT - IT Support: $126,028; IT Senior Support: $106,955; IT Project Engineer I: $97,417; IT User Support: $80,101.

IT Support Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an IT Support Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an IT Support Engineer in Delaware is $82,173 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,867
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,103 to $90,388
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,757

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IT Support Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,388	$7,532	$1,738	$43
Average	$82,173	$6,848	$1,580	$40
25th Percentile	$74,103	$6,175	$1,425	$36

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Key Factors That Influence IT Support Engineer Salaries

An IT Support 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 IT Support Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an IT Support 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): $67,937
Early Career (1-2 years): $81,602
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $107,732
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $125,277
Expert (over 8 years): $154,075

Levels	Salary
Technical... Level IT Support Engineer	$67,937
IT Suppor... Level IT Support Engineer	$81,602
Technical... Level IT Support Engineer	$107,732
Technical... Level IT Support Engineer	$125,277
Technical... Level IT Support Engineer	$154,075

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

District of Columbia: $89,637.
California: $89,297.
Massachusetts: $88,107.

District of Columbia $89,637 California $89,297 Massachusetts $88,107 Washington $87,783 New Jersey $87,751 Alaska $87,638 Connecticut $86,520 New York $86,067

Hawaii $84,618 Rhode Island $83,938 Maryland $83,476 Minnesota $82,845 Colorado $82,602 Illinois $82,521 Oregon $82,213 Delaware $81,987

New Hampshire $81,844 Virginia $81,525 Pennsylvania $80,594 Nevada $80,125 North Dakota $79,971 Michigan $79,728 Wisconsin $79,639 Vermont $79,461

Texas $78,967 Maine $78,934 Arizona $78,886 Ohio $78,829 Georgia $78,084 Indiana $77,712 Wyoming $77,639 Utah $77,526

Iowa $77,477 Kansas $77,089 Louisiana $76,975 North Carolina $76,935 Missouri $76,919 Florida $76,603 Montana $76,433 Nebraska $76,271

Kentucky $76,182 South Carolina $75,858 Tennessee $75,656 Idaho $75,575 New Mexico $74,984 Oklahoma $74,854 Alabama $74,377 South Dakota $73,575

Arkansas $73,138 West Virginia $72,903 Mississippi $72,199

Top Paying Cities for IT Support 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: $84,853
Little Creek: $84,067
Magnolia: $84,415

Lincoln, DE $84,853 Little Creek, DE $84,067 Magnolia, DE $84,415 Milford, DE $84,853 Marydel, DE $83,752 Millsboro, DE $84,853 Millville, DE $85,419 Milton, DE $84,853

Nassau, DE $84,853 Ocean View, DE $85,419 Rehoboth Beach, DE $85,419 Seaford, DE $83,962 Selbyville, DE $85,419 Smyrna, DE $83,654 Viola, DE $84,415 Woodside, DE $84,172

Bear, DE $83,039 Newark, DE $83,071 Claymont, DE $83,136 Delaware City, DE $83,071 Hockessin, DE $83,136 Kirkwood, DE $83,071 Middletown, DE $83,484 Montchanin, DE $83,136

New Castle, DE $83,136 Odessa, DE $83,598 Port Penn, DE $82,845 Rockland, DE $83,136 Saint Georges, DE $83,071 Townsend, DE $83,476 Winterthur, DE $83,136 Lewes, DE $84,853

Wilmington, DE $83,136 Dover, DE $84,027 Dover Afb, DE $84,221 Bethany Beach, DE $85,419 Bethel, DE $83,962 Bridgeville, DE $84,853 Camden Wyoming, DE $84,116 Cheswold, DE $83,832

Clayton, DE $83,622 Dagsboro, DE $85,419 Delmar, DE $83,962 Ellendale, DE $84,853 Felton, DE $84,853 Fenwick Island, DE $85,419 Frankford, DE $85,419 Frederica, DE $84,853

Georgetown, DE $84,853 Greenwood, DE $84,853 Harbeson, DE $84,853 Harrington, DE $84,853 Hartly, DE $83,581 Houston, DE $84,853 Kenton, DE $83,622 Laurel, DE $83,962

Yorklyn, DE $83,136

IT Support Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an IT Support 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

$74,103

Average $82,173/year

$90,388

$6,175

Average $6,848/month

$7,532

$1,425

Average $1,580/week

$1,738

$36

Average $40/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,388	$7,532	$1,738	$43
Average	$82,173	$6,848	$1,580	$40
25th Percentile	$74,103	$6,175	$1,425	$36

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