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

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

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

A Data Engineering Lead's salary grows with experience: a Database Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $80,484, a Database Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $108,750, a Data Engineering Lead (4-7 years)earns $132,316, a Database Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $151,928, a Database Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $177,161,

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

Data Engineering Lead salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Data Engineering Lead roles are District of Columbia $139,313, California $138,784, Massachusetts $136,935. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Data Engineering Lead level roles vary by specialization: Head Of Data Engineering: $261,214; Director Data Engineering: $193,475; Director Of Data Engineering: $188,354; Engineering Lead: $157,456; Data Engineering Manager: $156,368.

Data Engineering Lead Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Data Engineering Lead make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Data Engineering Lead in Rhode Island is $131,361 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $152,459
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $120,730 to $142,404
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $111,050

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Data Engineering Lead Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$142,404	$11,867	$2,739	$68
Average	$131,361	$10,947	$2,526	$63
25th Percentile	$120,730	$10,061	$2,322	$58

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Key Factors That Influence Data Engineering Lead Salaries

A Data Engineering Lead'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 Data Engineering Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Engineering Lead'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): $80,484
Early Career (1-2 years): $108,750
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $132,316
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $151,928
Expert (over 8 years): $177,161

Levels	Salary
Database ... Level Data Engineering Lead	$80,484
Database ... Level Data Engineering Lead	$108,750
Data Engi... Level Data Engineering Lead	$132,316
Database ... Level Data Engineering Lead	$151,928
Database ... Level Data Engineering Lead	$177,161

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

District of Columbia: $139,313.
California: $138,784.
Massachusetts: $136,935.

District of Columbia $139,313 California $138,784 Massachusetts $136,935 Washington $136,431 New Jersey $136,381 Alaska $136,205 Connecticut $134,469 New York $133,764

Hawaii $131,512 Rhode Island $130,455 Maryland $129,738 Minnesota $128,756 Colorado $128,379 Illinois $128,253 Oregon $127,775 Delaware $127,422

New Hampshire $127,201 Virginia $126,705 Pennsylvania $125,258 Nevada $124,528 North Dakota $124,289 Michigan $123,912 Wisconsin $123,773 Vermont $123,497

Texas $122,729 Maine $122,679 Arizona $122,603 Ohio $122,515 Georgia $121,358 Indiana $120,779 Wyoming $120,666 Utah $120,489

Iowa $120,414 Kansas $119,810 Louisiana $119,634 North Carolina $119,571 Missouri $119,546 Florida $119,055 Montana $118,791 Nebraska $118,539

Kentucky $118,401 South Carolina $117,897 Tennessee $117,583 Idaho $117,457 New Mexico $116,539 Oklahoma $116,337 Alabama $115,595 South Dakota $114,349

Arkansas $113,670 West Virginia $113,305 Mississippi $112,210

Top Paying Cities for Data Engineering Leads

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: $132,594
Albion: $130,392
Ashaway: $133,097

Adamsville, RI $132,594 Albion, RI $130,392 Ashaway, RI $133,097 Barrington, RI $130,392 Block Island, RI $132,405 Bradford, RI $133,009 Bristol, RI $130,266 Carolina, RI $131,927

Charlestown, RI $132,065 Chepachet, RI $130,140 Clayville, RI $130,266 Coventry, RI $130,140 West Greenwich, RI $130,052 East Greenwich, RI $130,228 Exeter, RI $133,009 Fiskeville, RI $130,392

Forestdale, RI $130,266 Foster, RI $130,052 Glendale, RI $130,052 Greene, RI $131,512 Greenville, RI $130,392 Harmony, RI $130,354 Harrisville, RI $130,140 Hope, RI $130,392

Hope Valley, RI $133,097 Hopkinton, RI $133,135 Jamestown, RI $131,801 Kenyon, RI $132,971 Little Compton, RI $132,543 Manville, RI $130,392 Mapleville, RI $130,052 Newport, RI $131,826

Middletown, RI $132,380 North Kingstown, RI $130,014 North Scituate, RI $130,354 Oakland, RI $130,178 Pascoag, RI $130,102 Pawtucket, RI $130,392 Central Falls, RI $130,392 Cumberland, RI $130,392

Lincoln, RI $130,392 Portsmouth, RI $131,298 Prudence Island, RI $130,140 Rockville, RI $133,135 Saunderstown, RI $131,877 Shannock, RI $132,933 Slatersville, RI $130,266 Slocum, RI $131,877

Tiverton, RI $132,632 Wakefield, RI $131,738 Kingston, RI $131,763 Narragansett, RI $131,788 Peace Dale, RI $131,738 Warren, RI $130,354 Warwick, RI $130,392 Westerly, RI $133,173

West Kingston, RI $131,839 West Warwick, RI $130,392 Wood River Junction, RI $133,009 Woonsocket, RI $130,266 North Smithfield, RI $130,354 Wyoming, RI $132,971 Providence, RI $130,392 Cranston, RI $130,392

North Providence, RI $130,392 East Providence, RI $130,392 Riverside, RI $130,392 Rumford, RI $130,392 Smithfield, RI $130,392 Johnston, RI $130,392

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

Understanding how a Data Engineering Lead'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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$120,730

Average $131,361/year

$142,404

$10,061

Average $10,947/month

$11,867

$2,322

Average $2,526/week

$2,739

$58

Average $63/hour

$68

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$142,404	$11,867	$2,739	$68
Average	$131,361	$10,947	$2,526	$63
25th Percentile	$120,730	$10,061	$2,322	$58

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