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

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

How does experience change A Release Engineer 's salary?

A Release Engineer 's salary grows with experience: a Release Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $75,030, a Release Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $100,831, a Release Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $124,863, a Release Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $141,342, a Release Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $174,515,

What are the highest paying states for a Release Engineer II?

Release Engineer II salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Release Engineer II roles are District of Columbia $109,990, California $109,573, Massachusetts $108,113. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Release Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Release Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Release Engineer V: $171,936; Release Engineer IV: $139,253; Build and Release Engineer Senior: $123,100; Software Release Engineer Senior: $123,090; Release Engineer III: $123,018.

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Release Engineer II Salary in Delaware

How much does a Release Engineer II make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Release Engineer II in Delaware is $100,831 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $120,742
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $95,476 to $111,253
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $90,600

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Release Engineer II Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$111,253	$9,271	$2,139	$53
Average	$100,831	$8,403	$1,939	$48
25th Percentile	$95,476	$7,956	$1,836	$46

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Key Factors That Influence Release Engineer II Salaries

A Release Engineer II'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 Release Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Release Engineer II'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:

Release Engineer I (0-2 years): $75,030
Release Engineer II (2-4 years): $100,831
Release Engineer III (4-7 years): $124,863
Release Engineer IV (7+ years): $141,342
Release Engineer V (7-10 years): $174,515

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Release Engineer I	0-2 years	$75,030
Release Engineer II	2-4 years	$100,831
Release Engineer III	4-7 years	$124,863
Release Engineer IV	7+ years	$141,342
Release Engineer V	7-10 years	$174,515

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How Do Release Engineer II 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 Release Engineer IIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $109,990.
California: $109,573.
Massachusetts: $108,113.

District of Columbia $109,990 California $109,573 Massachusetts $108,113 Washington $107,715 New Jersey $107,676 Alaska $107,537 Connecticut $106,166 New York $105,609

Hawaii $103,831 Rhode Island $102,997 Maryland $102,431 Minnesota $101,656 Colorado $101,358 Illinois $101,258 Oregon $100,881 Delaware $100,603

New Hampshire $100,428 Virginia $100,036 Pennsylvania $98,894 Nevada $98,318 North Dakota $98,129 Michigan $97,831 Wisconsin $97,722 Vermont $97,503

Texas $96,897 Maine $96,857 Arizona $96,798 Ohio $96,728 Georgia $95,814 Indiana $95,357 Wyoming $95,268 Utah $95,129

Iowa $95,069 Kansas $94,593 Louisiana $94,453 North Carolina $94,404 Missouri $94,384 Florida $93,996 Montana $93,788 Nebraska $93,589

Kentucky $93,480 South Carolina $93,083 Tennessee $92,834 Idaho $92,735 New Mexico $92,010 Oklahoma $91,851 Alabama $91,265 South Dakota $90,281

Arkansas $89,745 West Virginia $89,457 Mississippi $88,592

Top Paying Cities for Release Engineer IIs

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: $104,119
Little Creek: $103,156
Magnolia: $103,583

Lincoln, DE $104,119 Little Creek, DE $103,156 Magnolia, DE $103,583 Milford, DE $104,119 Marydel, DE $102,768 Millsboro, DE $104,119 Millville, DE $104,815 Milton, DE $104,119

Nassau, DE $104,119 Ocean View, DE $104,815 Rehoboth Beach, DE $104,815 Seaford, DE $103,027 Selbyville, DE $104,815 Smyrna, DE $102,649 Viola, DE $103,583 Woodside, DE $103,285

Bear, DE $101,894 Newark, DE $101,934 Claymont, DE $102,013 Delaware City, DE $101,934 Hockessin, DE $102,013 Kirkwood, DE $101,934 Middletown, DE $102,440 Montchanin, DE $102,013

New Castle, DE $102,013 Odessa, DE $102,580 Port Penn, DE $101,656 Rockland, DE $102,013 Saint Georges, DE $101,934 Townsend, DE $102,431 Winterthur, DE $102,013 Lewes, DE $104,119

Wilmington, DE $102,013 Dover, DE $103,106 Dover Afb, DE $103,344 Bethany Beach, DE $104,815 Bethel, DE $103,027 Bridgeville, DE $104,119 Camden Wyoming, DE $103,215 Cheswold, DE $102,868

Clayton, DE $102,609 Dagsboro, DE $104,815 Delmar, DE $103,027 Ellendale, DE $104,119 Felton, DE $104,119 Fenwick Island, DE $104,815 Frankford, DE $104,815 Frederica, DE $104,119

Georgetown, DE $104,119 Greenwood, DE $104,119 Harbeson, DE $104,119 Harrington, DE $104,119 Hartly, DE $102,560 Houston, DE $104,119 Kenton, DE $102,609 Laurel, DE $103,027

Yorklyn, DE $102,013

Release Engineer II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Release Engineer II'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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$95,476

Average $100,831/year

$111,253

$7,956

Average $8,403/month

$9,271

$1,836

Average $1,939/week

$2,139

$46

Average $48/hour

$53

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$111,253	$9,271	$2,139	$53
Average	$100,831	$8,403	$1,939	$48
25th Percentile	$95,476	$7,956	$1,836	$46

Release Engineer II Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Release Engineer II, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Release Engineer III role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $124,863 - a projected growth of 24% over your current level.

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