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

A Test Development Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Test Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $72,151, a Test Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $81,180, a Test Development Engineer (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,

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

Test Development Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Test Development Engineer roles are District of Columbia $125,506, California $125,030, Massachusetts $123,363. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Test Development Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Test Development Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Electrical Test Engineer V: $166,873; Test Engineer: $113,354; Senior Test Engineer: $112,090; Test Engineer III: $112,056; Staff Test Development Engineer: $112,047.

Test Development Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Test Development Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Test Development Engineer in Delaware is $115,054 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $132,498
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $106,983 to $124,185
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $99,634

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Test Development Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$124,185	$10,349	$2,388	$60
Average	$115,054	$9,588	$2,213	$55
25th Percentile	$106,983	$8,915	$2,057	$51

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Key Factors That Influence Test Development Engineer Salaries

A Test Development 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 Test Development Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Test Development 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): $72,151
Early Career (1-2 years): $81,180
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,737
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $137,251
Expert (over 8 years): $149,933

Levels	Salary
Test Engi... Level Test Development Engineer	$72,151
Test Engi... Level Test Development Engineer	$81,180
Test Deve... Level Test Development Engineer	$113,737
Test Engi... Level Test Development Engineer	$137,251
Test Engi... Level Test Development Engineer	$149,933

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

District of Columbia: $125,506.
California: $125,030.
Massachusetts: $123,363.

District of Columbia $125,506 California $125,030 Massachusetts $123,363 Washington $122,910 New Jersey $122,865 Alaska $122,706 Connecticut $121,142 New York $120,507

Hawaii $118,478 Rhode Island $117,526 Maryland $116,879 Minnesota $115,995 Colorado $115,655 Illinois $115,542 Oregon $115,111 Delaware $114,794

New Hampshire $114,594 Virginia $114,148 Pennsylvania $112,844 Nevada $112,187 North Dakota $111,971 Michigan $111,631 Wisconsin $111,506 Vermont $111,257

Texas $110,566 Maine $110,520 Arizona $110,452 Ohio $110,373 Georgia $109,330 Indiana $108,809 Wyoming $108,707 Utah $108,548

Iowa $108,480 Kansas $107,936 Louisiana $107,777 North Carolina $107,720 Missouri $107,698 Florida $107,256 Montana $107,018 Nebraska $106,791

Kentucky $106,666 South Carolina $106,213 Tennessee $105,929 Idaho $105,816 New Mexico $104,989 Oklahoma $104,807 Alabama $104,138 South Dakota $103,016

Arkansas $102,404 West Virginia $102,075 Mississippi $101,089

Top Paying Cities for Test Development 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: $118,806
Little Creek: $117,707
Magnolia: $118,194

Lincoln, DE $118,806 Little Creek, DE $117,707 Magnolia, DE $118,194 Milford, DE $118,806 Marydel, DE $117,265 Millsboro, DE $118,806 Millville, DE $119,600 Milton, DE $118,806

Nassau, DE $118,806 Ocean View, DE $119,600 Rehoboth Beach, DE $119,600 Seaford, DE $117,560 Selbyville, DE $119,600 Smyrna, DE $117,129 Viola, DE $118,194 Woodside, DE $117,854

Bear, DE $116,267 Newark, DE $116,313 Claymont, DE $116,403 Delaware City, DE $116,313 Hockessin, DE $116,403 Kirkwood, DE $116,313 Middletown, DE $116,891 Montchanin, DE $116,403

New Castle, DE $116,403 Odessa, DE $117,050 Port Penn, DE $115,995 Rockland, DE $116,403 Saint Georges, DE $116,313 Townsend, DE $116,879 Winterthur, DE $116,403 Lewes, DE $118,806

Wilmington, DE $116,403 Dover, DE $117,650 Dover Afb, DE $117,922 Bethany Beach, DE $119,600 Bethel, DE $117,560 Bridgeville, DE $118,806 Camden Wyoming, DE $117,775 Cheswold, DE $117,378

Clayton, DE $117,084 Dagsboro, DE $119,600 Delmar, DE $117,560 Ellendale, DE $118,806 Felton, DE $118,806 Fenwick Island, DE $119,600 Frankford, DE $119,600 Frederica, DE $118,806

Georgetown, DE $118,806 Greenwood, DE $118,806 Harbeson, DE $118,806 Harrington, DE $118,806 Hartly, DE $117,027 Houston, DE $118,806 Kenton, DE $117,084 Laurel, DE $117,560

Yorklyn, DE $116,403

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

Understanding how a Test Development 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

$106,983

Average $115,054/year

$124,185

$8,915

Average $9,588/month

$10,349

$2,057

Average $2,213/week

$2,388

$51

Average $55/hour

$60

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$124,185	$10,349	$2,388	$60
Average	$115,054	$9,588	$2,213	$55
25th Percentile	$106,983	$8,915	$2,057	$51

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