What are the main factors that influence a Release Engineer V'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 V?

Release Engineer V salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Release Engineer V roles are District of Columbia $190,368, California $189,645, Massachusetts $187,118. 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 IV: $139,253; 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 V Salary in Delaware

How much does a Release Engineer V make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Release Engineer V in Delaware is $174,515 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $84.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $191,942
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $166,045 to $183,637
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $158,333

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Release Engineer V Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$183,637	$15,303	$3,531	$88
Average	$174,515	$14,543	$3,356	$84
25th Percentile	$166,045	$13,837	$3,193	$80

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Key Factors That Influence Release Engineer V Salaries

A Release Engineer V'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 V'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 V 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 Vs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $190,368.
California: $189,645.
Massachusetts: $187,118.

District of Columbia $190,368 California $189,645 Massachusetts $187,118 Washington $186,430 New Jersey $186,361 Alaska $186,121 Connecticut $183,748 New York $182,785

Hawaii $179,708 Rhode Island $178,263 Maryland $177,283 Minnesota $175,942 Colorado $175,426 Illinois $175,254 Oregon $174,601 Delaware $174,120

New Hampshire $173,817 Virginia $173,140 Pennsylvania $171,162 Nevada $170,165 North Dakota $169,838 Michigan $169,323 Wisconsin $169,133 Vermont $168,755

Texas $167,706 Maine $167,638 Arizona $167,534 Ohio $167,414 Georgia $165,832 Indiana $165,041 Wyoming $164,887 Utah $164,646

Iowa $164,543 Kansas $163,717 Louisiana $163,477 North Carolina $163,391 Missouri $163,356 Florida $162,686 Montana $162,325 Nebraska $161,981

Kentucky $161,792 South Carolina $161,104 Tennessee $160,674 Idaho $160,502 New Mexico $159,247 Oklahoma $158,972 Alabama $157,958 South Dakota $156,255

Arkansas $155,327 West Virginia $154,828 Mississippi $153,333

Top Paying Cities for Release Engineer Vs

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: $180,206
Little Creek: $178,538
Magnolia: $179,278

Lincoln, DE $180,206 Little Creek, DE $178,538 Magnolia, DE $179,278 Milford, DE $180,206 Marydel, DE $177,868 Millsboro, DE $180,206 Millville, DE $181,410 Milton, DE $180,206

Nassau, DE $180,206 Ocean View, DE $181,410 Rehoboth Beach, DE $181,410 Seaford, DE $178,315 Selbyville, DE $181,410 Smyrna, DE $177,661 Viola, DE $179,278 Woodside, DE $178,762

Bear, DE $176,355 Newark, DE $176,424 Claymont, DE $176,561 Delaware City, DE $176,424 Hockessin, DE $176,561 Kirkwood, DE $176,424 Middletown, DE $177,300 Montchanin, DE $176,561

New Castle, DE $176,561 Odessa, DE $177,541 Port Penn, DE $175,942 Rockland, DE $176,561 Saint Georges, DE $176,424 Townsend, DE $177,283 Winterthur, DE $176,561 Lewes, DE $180,206

Wilmington, DE $176,561 Dover, DE $178,452 Dover Afb, DE $178,865 Bethany Beach, DE $181,410 Bethel, DE $178,315 Bridgeville, DE $180,206 Camden Wyoming, DE $178,642 Cheswold, DE $178,040

Clayton, DE $177,593 Dagsboro, DE $181,410 Delmar, DE $178,315 Ellendale, DE $180,206 Felton, DE $180,206 Fenwick Island, DE $181,410 Frankford, DE $181,410 Frederica, DE $180,206

Georgetown, DE $180,206 Greenwood, DE $180,206 Harbeson, DE $180,206 Harrington, DE $180,206 Hartly, DE $177,507 Houston, DE $180,206 Kenton, DE $177,593 Laurel, DE $178,315

Yorklyn, DE $176,561

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

Understanding how a Release Engineer V'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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$166,045

Average $174,515/year

$183,637

$13,837

Average $14,543/month

$15,303

$3,193

Average $3,356/week

$3,531

$80

Average $84/hour

$88

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$183,637	$15,303	$3,531	$88
Average	$174,515	$14,543	$3,356	$84
25th Percentile	$166,045	$13,837	$3,193	$80

Release Engineer V Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Release Engineer V, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Release Engineering Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $150,502 - a projected growth of -14% over your current level.

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