What are the main factors that influence a Director Data Engineering's salary?

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

How does experience change A Director Data Engineering's salary?

A Director Data Engineering's salary grows with experience: a Data Warehouse Programming Specialist II (2-4 years)earns $98,509, a Data Warehouse Programming Specialist III (4-7 years)earns $113,107, a Data Warehouse Programming Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $132,913, a Data Warehouse Manager (7+ years)earns $146,101, a Director Data Engineering (7+ years)earns $192,408,

What are the highest paying states for a Director Data Engineering?

Director Data Engineering salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Director Data Engineering roles are District of Columbia $214,216, California $213,403, Massachusetts $210,559. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Director Data Engineering roles make?

Salaries for Director Data Engineering level roles vary by specialization: Head Of Data Engineering: $261,214; Director of Engineering: $201,000; Engineering Director: $200,916; Data Science Director: $194,318; Electrical Engineering Director: $191,721.

Director Data Engineering Salary in Delaware

How much does a Director Data Engineering make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Director Data Engineering in Delaware is $196,377 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $94.

However, a Director Data Engineering's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $231,014
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $177,899 to $214,507
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $161,076

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Director Data Engineering Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$214,507	$17,876	$4,125	$103
Average	$196,377	$16,365	$3,776	$94
25th Percentile	$177,899	$14,825	$3,421	$86

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Key Factors That Influence Director Data Engineering Salaries

A Director Data Engineering'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 Director Data Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Director Data Engineering'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): $98,509
Early Career (1-2 years): $113,107
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $132,913
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,101
Expert (over 8 years): $192,408

Levels	Salary
Data Ware... Level Director Data Engineering	$98,509
Data Ware... Level Director Data Engineering	$113,107
Data Ware... Level Director Data Engineering	$132,913
Data Ware... Level Director Data Engineering	$146,101
Director ... Level Director Data Engineering	$192,408

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How Do Director Data Engineering 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 Director Data Engineerings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $214,216.
California: $213,403.
Massachusetts: $210,559.

District of Columbia $214,216 California $213,403 Massachusetts $210,559 Washington $209,785 New Jersey $209,708 Alaska $209,437 Connecticut $206,767 New York $205,683

Hawaii $202,220 Rhode Island $200,595 Maryland $199,492 Minnesota $197,983 Colorado $197,403 Illinois $197,209 Oregon $196,474 Delaware $195,932

New Hampshire $195,592 Virginia $194,829 Pennsylvania $192,605 Nevada $191,482 North Dakota $191,115 Michigan $190,534 Wisconsin $190,322 Vermont $189,896

Texas $188,716 Maine $188,638 Arizona $188,522 Ohio $188,387 Georgia $186,607 Indiana $185,717 Wyoming $185,543 Utah $185,272

Iowa $185,156 Kansas $184,227 Louisiana $183,956 North Carolina $183,859 Missouri $183,821 Florida $183,066 Montana $182,660 Nebraska $182,273

Kentucky $182,060 South Carolina $181,286 Tennessee $180,803 Idaho $180,609 New Mexico $179,197 Oklahoma $178,887 Alabama $177,746 South Dakota $175,830

Arkansas $174,785 West Virginia $174,224 Mississippi $172,541

Top Paying Cities for Director Data Engineerings

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: $202,781
Little Creek: $200,905
Magnolia: $201,737

Lincoln, DE $202,781 Little Creek, DE $200,905 Magnolia, DE $201,737 Milford, DE $202,781 Marydel, DE $200,150 Millsboro, DE $202,781 Millville, DE $204,136 Milton, DE $202,781

Nassau, DE $202,781 Ocean View, DE $204,136 Rehoboth Beach, DE $204,136 Seaford, DE $200,653 Selbyville, DE $204,136 Smyrna, DE $199,918 Viola, DE $201,737 Woodside, DE $201,156

Bear, DE $198,447 Newark, DE $198,525 Claymont, DE $198,680 Delaware City, DE $198,525 Hockessin, DE $198,680 Kirkwood, DE $198,525 Middletown, DE $199,512 Montchanin, DE $198,680

New Castle, DE $198,680 Odessa, DE $199,782 Port Penn, DE $197,983 Rockland, DE $198,680 Saint Georges, DE $198,525 Townsend, DE $199,492 Winterthur, DE $198,680 Lewes, DE $202,781

Wilmington, DE $198,680 Dover, DE $200,808 Dover Afb, DE $201,272 Bethany Beach, DE $204,136 Bethel, DE $200,653 Bridgeville, DE $202,781 Camden Wyoming, DE $201,021 Cheswold, DE $200,344

Clayton, DE $199,841 Dagsboro, DE $204,136 Delmar, DE $200,653 Ellendale, DE $202,781 Felton, DE $202,781 Fenwick Island, DE $204,136 Frankford, DE $204,136 Frederica, DE $202,781

Georgetown, DE $202,781 Greenwood, DE $202,781 Harbeson, DE $202,781 Harrington, DE $202,781 Hartly, DE $199,744 Houston, DE $202,781 Kenton, DE $199,841 Laurel, DE $200,653

Yorklyn, DE $198,680

Director Data Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Director Data Engineering'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

$177,899

Average $196,377/year

$214,507

$14,825

Average $16,365/month

$17,876

$3,421

Average $3,776/week

$4,125

$86

Average $94/hour

$103

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$214,507	$17,876	$4,125	$103
Average	$196,377	$16,365	$3,776	$94
25th Percentile	$177,899	$14,825	$3,421	$86

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