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

A Performance Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Performance Engineer (0-2 years)earns $85,922, a Software Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $110,566, a Software Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $135,416, a Software Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $156,685, a Software Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $180,091,

What are the highest paying states for a Performance Engineer?

Performance Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Performance Engineer roles are District of Columbia $91,481, California $91,134, Massachusetts $89,919. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Performance Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Performance Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Principal Performance Engineer: $158,852; Software Performance Engineer: $129,968; Application Performance Engineer: $103,830; Senior Performance Engineer: $99,634; RF Performance Engineer: $96,666.

Performance Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Performance Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Performance Engineer in Rhode Island is $86,259 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $99,231
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,410 to $93,049
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,174

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Performance Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,049	$7,754	$1,789	$45
Average	$86,259	$7,188	$1,659	$41
25th Percentile	$79,410	$6,617	$1,527	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Performance Engineer Salaries

A Performance 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 Performance Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Performance 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): $85,922
Early Career (1-2 years): $110,566
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $135,416
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $156,685
Expert (over 8 years): $180,091

Levels	Salary
Performan... Level Performance Engineer	$85,922
Software ... Level Performance Engineer	$110,566
Software ... Level Performance Engineer	$135,416
Software ... Level Performance Engineer	$156,685
Software ... Level Performance Engineer	$180,091

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

District of Columbia: $91,481.
California: $91,134.
Massachusetts: $89,919.

District of Columbia $91,481 California $91,134 Massachusetts $89,919 Washington $89,589 New Jersey $89,556 Alaska $89,440 Connecticut $88,300 New York $87,837

Hawaii $86,358 Rhode Island $85,664 Maryland $85,193 Minnesota $84,549 Colorado $84,301 Illinois $84,218 Oregon $83,904 Delaware $83,673

New Hampshire $83,527 Virginia $83,202 Pennsylvania $82,252 Nevada $81,772 North Dakota $81,615 Michigan $81,368 Wisconsin $81,277 Vermont $81,095

Texas $80,591 Maine $80,558 Arizona $80,508 Ohio $80,450 Georgia $79,690 Indiana $79,310 Wyoming $79,236 Utah $79,120

Iowa $79,071 Kansas $78,674 Louisiana $78,558 North Carolina $78,517 Missouri $78,501 Florida $78,178 Montana $78,005 Nebraska $77,840

Kentucky $77,749 South Carolina $77,418 Tennessee $77,212 Idaho $77,129 New Mexico $76,526 Oklahoma $76,394 Alabama $75,906 South Dakota $75,088

Arkansas $74,642 West Virginia $74,402 Mississippi $73,684

Top Paying Cities for Performance 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:

Adamsville: $87,069
Albion: $85,623
Ashaway: $87,399

Adamsville, RI $87,069 Albion, RI $85,623 Ashaway, RI $87,399 Barrington, RI $85,623 Block Island, RI $86,945 Bradford, RI $87,341 Bristol, RI $85,540 Carolina, RI $86,631

Charlestown, RI $86,722 Chepachet, RI $85,457 Clayville, RI $85,540 Coventry, RI $85,457 West Greenwich, RI $85,400 East Greenwich, RI $85,515 Exeter, RI $87,341 Fiskeville, RI $85,623

Forestdale, RI $85,540 Foster, RI $85,400 Glendale, RI $85,400 Greene, RI $86,358 Greenville, RI $85,623 Harmony, RI $85,598 Harrisville, RI $85,457 Hope, RI $85,623

Hope Valley, RI $87,399 Hopkinton, RI $87,424 Jamestown, RI $86,548 Kenyon, RI $87,316 Little Compton, RI $87,036 Manville, RI $85,623 Mapleville, RI $85,400 Newport, RI $86,565

Middletown, RI $86,928 North Kingstown, RI $85,375 North Scituate, RI $85,598 Oakland, RI $85,482 Pascoag, RI $85,433 Pawtucket, RI $85,623 Central Falls, RI $85,623 Cumberland, RI $85,623

Lincoln, RI $85,623 Portsmouth, RI $86,218 Prudence Island, RI $85,457 Rockville, RI $87,424 Saunderstown, RI $86,598 Shannock, RI $87,292 Slatersville, RI $85,540 Slocum, RI $86,598

Tiverton, RI $87,093 Wakefield, RI $86,507 Kingston, RI $86,523 Narragansett, RI $86,540 Peace Dale, RI $86,507 Warren, RI $85,598 Warwick, RI $85,623 Westerly, RI $87,449

West Kingston, RI $86,573 West Warwick, RI $85,623 Wood River Junction, RI $87,341 Woonsocket, RI $85,540 North Smithfield, RI $85,598 Wyoming, RI $87,316 Providence, RI $85,623 Cranston, RI $85,623

North Providence, RI $85,623 East Providence, RI $85,623 Riverside, RI $85,623 Rumford, RI $85,623 Smithfield, RI $85,623 Johnston, RI $85,623

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

Understanding how a Performance 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

$79,410

Average $86,259/year

$93,049

$6,617

Average $7,188/month

$7,754

$1,527

Average $1,659/week

$1,789

$38

Average $41/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,049	$7,754	$1,789	$45
Average	$86,259	$7,188	$1,659	$41
25th Percentile	$79,410	$6,617	$1,527	$38

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