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

A Research Software Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Geologist II (2-4 years)earns $70,965, a Geologist III (4-7 years)earns $88,193, a Research Software Engineer (7+ years)earns $112,568, a Geologist V (7-10 years)earns $135,233, a Geologist Manager (10+ years)earns $143,496,

What are the highest paying states for a Research Software Engineer?

Research Software Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Research Software Engineer roles are District of Columbia $120,853, California $120,394, Massachusetts $118,790. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Research Software Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Research Software Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Software Engineer V: $171,166; Software Engineer IV: $148,920; Software Research and Design Architect: $145,640; Software Engineer III: $128,705; Research Engineer: $118,346.

Research Software Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Research Software Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Research Software Engineer in Delaware is $110,789 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $120,771
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $99,590 to $116,014
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $89,395

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Research Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$116,014	$9,668	$2,231	$56
Average	$110,789	$9,232	$2,131	$53
25th Percentile	$99,590	$8,299	$1,915	$48

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Key Factors That Influence Research Software Engineer Salaries

A Research Software 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 Research Software Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Research Software 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): $70,965
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,193
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,568
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,233
Expert (over 8 years): $143,496

Levels	Salary
Geologist... Level Research Software Engineer	$70,965
Geologist... Level Research Software Engineer	$88,193
Research ... Level Research Software Engineer	$112,568
Geologist... Level Research Software Engineer	$135,233
Geologist... Level Research Software Engineer	$143,496

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

District of Columbia: $120,853.
California: $120,394.
Massachusetts: $118,790.

District of Columbia $120,853 California $120,394 Massachusetts $118,790 Washington $118,353 New Jersey $118,310 Alaska $118,157 Connecticut $116,651 New York $116,039

Hawaii $114,085 Rhode Island $113,169 Maryland $112,546 Minnesota $111,695 Colorado $111,368 Illinois $111,258 Oregon $110,844 Delaware $110,538

New Hampshire $110,346 Virginia $109,916 Pennsylvania $108,661 Nevada $108,028 North Dakota $107,820 Michigan $107,493 Wisconsin $107,373 Vermont $107,132

Texas $106,467 Maine $106,423 Arizona $106,358 Ohio $106,281 Georgia $105,277 Indiana $104,775 Wyoming $104,677 Utah $104,524

Iowa $104,458 Kansas $103,934 Louisiana $103,782 North Carolina $103,727 Missouri $103,705 Florida $103,279 Montana $103,050 Nebraska $102,832

Kentucky $102,712 South Carolina $102,275 Tennessee $102,002 Idaho $101,893 New Mexico $101,096 Oklahoma $100,922 Alabama $100,278 South Dakota $99,197

Arkansas $98,608 West Virginia $98,291 Mississippi $97,342

Top Paying Cities for Research Software 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: $114,402
Little Creek: $113,343
Magnolia: $113,813

Lincoln, DE $114,402 Little Creek, DE $113,343 Magnolia, DE $113,813 Milford, DE $114,402 Marydel, DE $112,918 Millsboro, DE $114,402 Millville, DE $115,166 Milton, DE $114,402

Nassau, DE $114,402 Ocean View, DE $115,166 Rehoboth Beach, DE $115,166 Seaford, DE $113,201 Selbyville, DE $115,166 Smyrna, DE $112,787 Viola, DE $113,813 Woodside, DE $113,485

Bear, DE $111,957 Newark, DE $112,001 Claymont, DE $112,088 Delaware City, DE $112,001 Hockessin, DE $112,088 Kirkwood, DE $112,001 Middletown, DE $112,557 Montchanin, DE $112,088

New Castle, DE $112,088 Odessa, DE $112,710 Port Penn, DE $111,695 Rockland, DE $112,088 Saint Georges, DE $112,001 Townsend, DE $112,546 Winterthur, DE $112,088 Lewes, DE $114,402

Wilmington, DE $112,088 Dover, DE $113,289 Dover Afb, DE $113,551 Bethany Beach, DE $115,166 Bethel, DE $113,201 Bridgeville, DE $114,402 Camden Wyoming, DE $113,409 Cheswold, DE $113,027

Clayton, DE $112,743 Dagsboro, DE $115,166 Delmar, DE $113,201 Ellendale, DE $114,402 Felton, DE $114,402 Fenwick Island, DE $115,166 Frankford, DE $115,166 Frederica, DE $114,402

Georgetown, DE $114,402 Greenwood, DE $114,402 Harbeson, DE $114,402 Harrington, DE $114,402 Hartly, DE $112,688 Houston, DE $114,402 Kenton, DE $112,743 Laurel, DE $113,201

Yorklyn, DE $112,088

Research Software Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Research Software 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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$99,590

Average $110,789/year

$116,014

$8,299

Average $9,232/month

$9,668

$1,915

Average $2,131/week

$2,231

$48

Average $53/hour

$56

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$116,014	$9,668	$2,231	$56
Average	$110,789	$9,232	$2,131	$53
25th Percentile	$99,590	$8,299	$1,915	$48

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