What are the main factors that influence a Release Engineer IV'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 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, a Release Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $150,502,

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

Release Engineer IV salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Release Engineer IV roles are District of Columbia $154,181, California $153,596, Massachusetts $151,549. 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; Build and Release Engineer Senior: $123,100; Software Release Engineer Senior: $123,090; Release Engineer III: $123,018; Lead Release Engineer: $122,712.

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Release Engineer IV Salary in Delaware

How much does a Release Engineer IV make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Release Engineer IV in Delaware is $141,342 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $68.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $156,604
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $132,424 to $149,331
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $124,305

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Release Engineer IV Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$149,331	$12,444	$2,872	$72
Average	$141,342	$11,778	$2,718	$68
25th Percentile	$132,424	$11,035	$2,547	$64

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Key Factors That Influence Release Engineer IV Salaries

A Release Engineer IV'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 IV'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 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
Release Engineering Manager (10+ years): $150,502

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
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
Release Engineering Manager	10+ years	$150,502

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

District of Columbia: $154,181.
California: $153,596.
Massachusetts: $151,549.

District of Columbia $154,181 California $153,596 Massachusetts $151,549 Washington $150,992 New Jersey $150,936 Alaska $150,741 Connecticut $148,820 New York $148,040

Hawaii $145,547 Rhode Island $144,378 Maryland $143,584 Minnesota $142,498 Colorado $142,080 Illinois $141,941 Oregon $141,411 Delaware $141,022

New Hampshire $140,776 Virginia $140,228 Pennsylvania $138,626 Nevada $137,819 North Dakota $137,554 Michigan $137,136 Wisconsin $136,983 Vermont $136,677

Texas $135,827 Maine $135,772 Arizona $135,688 Ohio $135,591 Georgia $134,310 Indiana $133,669 Wyoming $133,544 Utah $133,349

Iowa $133,265 Kansas $132,597 Louisiana $132,402 North Carolina $132,332 Missouri $132,304 Florida $131,761 Montana $131,469 Nebraska $131,190

Kentucky $131,037 South Carolina $130,480 Tennessee $130,132 Idaho $129,993 New Mexico $128,976 Oklahoma $128,753 Alabama $127,932 South Dakota $126,553

Arkansas $125,801 West Virginia $125,397 Mississippi $124,186

Top Paying Cities for Release Engineer IVs

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: $145,951
Little Creek: $144,600
Magnolia: $145,199

Lincoln, DE $145,951 Little Creek, DE $144,600 Magnolia, DE $145,199 Milford, DE $145,951 Marydel, DE $144,057 Millsboro, DE $145,951 Millville, DE $146,926 Milton, DE $145,951

Nassau, DE $145,951 Ocean View, DE $146,926 Rehoboth Beach, DE $146,926 Seaford, DE $144,419 Selbyville, DE $146,926 Smyrna, DE $143,890 Viola, DE $145,199 Woodside, DE $144,781

Bear, DE $142,832 Newark, DE $142,888 Claymont, DE $142,999 Delaware City, DE $142,888 Hockessin, DE $142,999 Kirkwood, DE $142,888 Middletown, DE $143,598 Montchanin, DE $142,999

New Castle, DE $142,999 Odessa, DE $143,793 Port Penn, DE $142,498 Rockland, DE $142,999 Saint Georges, DE $142,888 Townsend, DE $143,584 Winterthur, DE $142,999 Lewes, DE $145,951

Wilmington, DE $142,999 Dover, DE $144,531 Dover Afb, DE $144,865 Bethany Beach, DE $146,926 Bethel, DE $144,419 Bridgeville, DE $145,951 Camden Wyoming, DE $144,684 Cheswold, DE $144,196

Clayton, DE $143,834 Dagsboro, DE $146,926 Delmar, DE $144,419 Ellendale, DE $145,951 Felton, DE $145,951 Fenwick Island, DE $146,926 Frankford, DE $146,926 Frederica, DE $145,951

Georgetown, DE $145,951 Greenwood, DE $145,951 Harbeson, DE $145,951 Harrington, DE $145,951 Hartly, DE $143,765 Houston, DE $145,951 Kenton, DE $143,834 Laurel, DE $144,419

Yorklyn, DE $142,999

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

Understanding how a Release Engineer IV'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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$132,424

Average $141,342/year

$149,331

$11,035

Average $11,778/month

$12,444

$2,547

Average $2,718/week

$2,872

$64

Average $68/hour

$72

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$149,331	$12,444	$2,872	$72
Average	$141,342	$11,778	$2,718	$68
25th Percentile	$132,424	$11,035	$2,547	$64

Release Engineer IV Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Release Engineer IV, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Release Engineer V role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $174,515 - a projected growth of 23% over your current level.

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