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

A Data Platform Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Database Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $78,760, a Data Platform Engineer (2-4 years)earns $106,421, a Database Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $129,483, a Database Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $148,676, a Database Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $173,368,

What are the highest paying states for a Data Platform Engineer?

Data Platform Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Data Platform Engineer roles are District of Columbia $114,274, California $113,840, Massachusetts $112,323. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Data Platform Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Data Platform Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Enterprise Platform Engineer V: $166,010; Platform Security Engineer: $148,440; Enterprise Platform Engineer IV: $144,400; Enterprise Platform Engineer III: $129,600; Platform Engineer: $128,680.

Data Platform Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Data Platform Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Data Platform Engineer in Delaware is $104,758 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $115,257
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $96,734 to $110,253
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $89,428

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Data Platform Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$110,253	$9,188	$2,120	$53
Average	$104,758	$8,730	$2,015	$50
25th Percentile	$96,734	$8,061	$1,860	$47

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Key Factors That Influence Data Platform Engineer Salaries

A Data Platform 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 Data Platform Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Platform 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): $78,760
Early Career (1-2 years): $106,421
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $129,483
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $148,676
Expert (over 8 years): $173,368

Levels	Salary
Database ... Level Data Platform Engineer	$78,760
Data Plat... Level Data Platform Engineer	$106,421
Database ... Level Data Platform Engineer	$129,483
Database ... Level Data Platform Engineer	$148,676
Database ... Level Data Platform Engineer	$173,368

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

District of Columbia: $114,274.
California: $113,840.
Massachusetts: $112,323.

District of Columbia $114,274 California $113,840 Massachusetts $112,323 Washington $111,910 New Jersey $111,869 Alaska $111,724 Connecticut $110,300 New York $109,722

Hawaii $107,875 Rhode Island $107,008 Maryland $106,419 Minnesota $105,614 Colorado $105,305 Illinois $105,201 Oregon $104,809 Delaware $104,520

New Hampshire $104,339 Virginia $103,932 Pennsylvania $102,745 Nevada $102,146 North Dakota $101,950 Michigan $101,641 Wisconsin $101,527 Vermont $101,300

Texas $100,671 Maine $100,629 Arizona $100,567 Ohio $100,495 Georgia $99,546 Indiana $99,071 Wyoming $98,978 Utah $98,833

Iowa $98,771 Kansas $98,276 Louisiana $98,132 North Carolina $98,080 Missouri $98,059 Florida $97,657 Montana $97,440 Nebraska $97,234

Kentucky $97,120 South Carolina $96,707 Tennessee $96,449 Idaho $96,346 New Mexico $95,593 Oklahoma $95,428 Alabama $94,819 South Dakota $93,797

Arkansas $93,239 West Virginia $92,940 Mississippi $92,042

Top Paying Cities for Data Platform 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:

Lincoln: $108,174
Little Creek: $107,173
Magnolia: $107,617

Lincoln, DE $108,174 Little Creek, DE $107,173 Magnolia, DE $107,617 Milford, DE $108,174 Marydel, DE $106,770 Millsboro, DE $108,174 Millville, DE $108,896 Milton, DE $108,174

Nassau, DE $108,174 Ocean View, DE $108,896 Rehoboth Beach, DE $108,896 Seaford, DE $107,039 Selbyville, DE $108,896 Smyrna, DE $106,646 Viola, DE $107,617 Woodside, DE $107,307

Bear, DE $105,862 Newark, DE $105,903 Claymont, DE $105,986 Delaware City, DE $105,903 Hockessin, DE $105,986 Kirkwood, DE $105,903 Middletown, DE $106,430 Montchanin, DE $105,986

New Castle, DE $105,986 Odessa, DE $106,574 Port Penn, DE $105,614 Rockland, DE $105,986 Saint Georges, DE $105,903 Townsend, DE $106,419 Winterthur, DE $105,986 Lewes, DE $108,174

Wilmington, DE $105,986 Dover, DE $107,121 Dover Afb, DE $107,369 Bethany Beach, DE $108,896 Bethel, DE $107,039 Bridgeville, DE $108,174 Camden Wyoming, DE $107,235 Cheswold, DE $106,873

Clayton, DE $106,605 Dagsboro, DE $108,896 Delmar, DE $107,039 Ellendale, DE $108,174 Felton, DE $108,174 Fenwick Island, DE $108,896 Frankford, DE $108,896 Frederica, DE $108,174

Georgetown, DE $108,174 Greenwood, DE $108,174 Harbeson, DE $108,174 Harrington, DE $108,174 Hartly, DE $106,553 Houston, DE $108,174 Kenton, DE $106,605 Laurel, DE $107,039

Yorklyn, DE $105,986

Data Platform Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Platform 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.

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$96,734

Average $104,758/year

$110,253

$8,061

Average $8,730/month

$9,188

$1,860

Average $2,015/week

$2,120

$47

Average $50/hour

$53

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$110,253	$9,188	$2,120	$53
Average	$104,758	$8,730	$2,015	$50
25th Percentile	$96,734	$8,061	$1,860	$47

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