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

A Build Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Build Engineer (0-2 years)earns $82,916, a Release Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $111,429, a Release Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $137,987, a Release Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $156,197, a Release Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $192,857,

What are the highest paying states for a Build Engineer?

Build Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Build Engineer roles are District of Columbia $82,241, California $81,929, Massachusetts $80,837. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Build Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Build Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Build and Release Engineer Expert: $172,000; Build and Release Manager: $148,300; Build and Release Engineer Specialist: $139,300; Software Build Engineer: $130,425; Build and Release Engineer Senior: $123,100.

Build Engineer Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a Build Engineer make in District of Columbia?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Build Engineer in District of Columbia is $82,671 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,683
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,686 to $85,295
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,326

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Build Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,295	$7,108	$1,640	$41
Average	$82,671	$6,889	$1,590	$40
25th Percentile	$75,686	$6,307	$1,456	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Build Engineer Salaries

A Build 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 Build Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Build 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): $82,916
Early Career (1-2 years): $111,429
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $137,987
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $156,197
Expert (over 8 years): $192,857

Levels	Salary
Build Eng... Level Build Engineer	$82,916
Release E... Level Build Engineer	$111,429
Release E... Level Build Engineer	$137,987
Release E... Level Build Engineer	$156,197
Release E... Level Build Engineer	$192,857

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

District of Columbia: $82,241.
California: $81,929.
Massachusetts: $80,837.

District of Columbia $82,241 California $81,929 Massachusetts $80,837 Washington $80,540 New Jersey $80,510 Alaska $80,406 Connecticut $79,381 New York $78,965

Hawaii $77,635 Rhode Island $77,011 Maryland $76,588 Minnesota $76,009 Colorado $75,786 Illinois $75,712 Oregon $75,429 Delaware $75,221

New Hampshire $75,091 Virginia $74,798 Pennsylvania $73,944 Nevada $73,513 North Dakota $73,372 Michigan $73,149 Wisconsin $73,067 Vermont $72,904

Texas $72,451 Maine $72,421 Arizona $72,377 Ohio $72,325 Georgia $71,641 Indiana $71,299 Wyoming $71,233 Utah $71,129

Iowa $71,084 Kansas $70,728 Louisiana $70,624 North Carolina $70,586 Missouri $70,572 Florida $70,282 Montana $70,126 Nebraska $69,977

Kentucky $69,896 South Carolina $69,599 Tennessee $69,413 Idaho $69,339 New Mexico $68,796 Oklahoma $68,677 Alabama $68,239 South Dakota $67,504

Arkansas $67,103 West Virginia $66,887 Mississippi $66,241

Top Paying Cities for Build 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:

Parcel Return Service: $82,241
Washington: $82,241
Naval Anacost Annex: $82,241

Parcel Return Service, DC $82,241 Washington, DC $82,241 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $82,241 Washington Navy Yard, DC $82,241

Build Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Build 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

$75,686

Average $82,671/year

$85,295

$6,307

Average $6,889/month

$7,108

$1,456

Average $1,590/week

$1,640

$36

Average $40/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,295	$7,108	$1,640	$41
Average	$82,671	$6,889	$1,590	$40
25th Percentile	$75,686	$6,307	$1,456	$36

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