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

A Lead Data Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Database Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $105,225, a Database Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $128,028, a Lead Data Engineer (7+ years)earns $147,005, a Database Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $171,419, a Database Engineer VI (10-12 years)earns $192,187,

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

Lead Data Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Data Engineer roles are District of Columbia $159,505, California $158,900, Massachusetts $156,782. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Lead Data Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Lead Big Data Engineer: $177,916; Lead Data Scientist: $177,872; Lead Algorithm Engineer: $176,300; Lead Machine Learning Engineer: $176,250; Lead AI Engineer: $176,247.

Lead Data Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead Data Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Lead Data Engineer in Delaware is $146,223 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $70.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $164,087
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $132,818 to $155,574
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $120,613

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Lead Data Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$155,574	$12,964	$2,992	$75
Average	$146,223	$12,185	$2,812	$70
25th Percentile	$132,818	$11,068	$2,554	$64

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Data Engineer Salaries

A Lead Data 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 Lead Data Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Data 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): $105,225
Early Career (1-2 years): $128,028
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $147,005
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $171,419
Expert (over 8 years): $192,187

Levels	Salary
Database ... Level Lead Data Engineer	$105,225
Database ... Level Lead Data Engineer	$128,028
Lead Data... Level Lead Data Engineer	$147,005
Database ... Level Lead Data Engineer	$171,419
Database ... Level Lead Data Engineer	$192,187

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

District of Columbia: $159,505.
California: $158,900.
Massachusetts: $156,782.

District of Columbia $159,505 California $158,900 Massachusetts $156,782 Washington $156,206 New Jersey $156,149 Alaska $155,947 Connecticut $153,959 New York $153,152

Hawaii $150,573 Rhode Island $149,363 Maryland $148,542 Minnesota $147,418 Colorado $146,986 Illinois $146,842 Oregon $146,295 Delaware $145,891

New Hampshire $145,638 Virginia $145,070 Pennsylvania $143,413 Nevada $142,578 North Dakota $142,304 Michigan $141,872 Wisconsin $141,714 Vermont $141,397

Texas $140,518 Maine $140,460 Arizona $140,374 Ohio $140,273 Georgia $138,948 Indiana $138,285 Wyoming $138,155 Utah $137,954

Iowa $137,867 Kansas $137,176 Louisiana $136,974 North Carolina $136,902 Missouri $136,873 Florida $136,311 Montana $136,009 Nebraska $135,721

Kentucky $135,562 South Carolina $134,986 Tennessee $134,626 Idaho $134,482 New Mexico $133,430 Oklahoma $133,199 Alabama $132,350 South Dakota $130,923

Arkansas $130,145 West Virginia $129,728 Mississippi $128,474

Top Paying Cities for Lead Data 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: $150,991
Little Creek: $149,594
Magnolia: $150,213

Lincoln, DE $150,991 Little Creek, DE $149,594 Magnolia, DE $150,213 Milford, DE $150,991 Marydel, DE $149,032 Millsboro, DE $150,991 Millville, DE $152,000 Milton, DE $150,991

Nassau, DE $150,991 Ocean View, DE $152,000 Rehoboth Beach, DE $152,000 Seaford, DE $149,406 Selbyville, DE $152,000 Smyrna, DE $148,859 Viola, DE $150,213 Woodside, DE $149,781

Bear, DE $147,764 Newark, DE $147,822 Claymont, DE $147,937 Delaware City, DE $147,822 Hockessin, DE $147,937 Kirkwood, DE $147,822 Middletown, DE $148,556 Montchanin, DE $147,937

New Castle, DE $147,937 Odessa, DE $148,758 Port Penn, DE $147,418 Rockland, DE $147,937 Saint Georges, DE $147,822 Townsend, DE $148,542 Winterthur, DE $147,937 Lewes, DE $150,991

Wilmington, DE $147,937 Dover, DE $149,522 Dover Afb, DE $149,867 Bethany Beach, DE $152,000 Bethel, DE $149,406 Bridgeville, DE $150,991 Camden Wyoming, DE $149,680 Cheswold, DE $149,176

Clayton, DE $148,801 Dagsboro, DE $152,000 Delmar, DE $149,406 Ellendale, DE $150,991 Felton, DE $150,991 Fenwick Island, DE $152,000 Frankford, DE $152,000 Frederica, DE $150,991

Georgetown, DE $150,991 Greenwood, DE $150,991 Harbeson, DE $150,991 Harrington, DE $150,991 Hartly, DE $148,729 Houston, DE $150,991 Kenton, DE $148,801 Laurel, DE $149,406

Yorklyn, DE $147,937

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

Understanding how a Lead Data 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

$132,818

Average $146,223/year

$155,574

$11,068

Average $12,185/month

$12,964

$2,554

Average $2,812/week

$2,992

$64

Average $70/hour

$75

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$155,574	$12,964	$2,992	$75
Average	$146,223	$12,185	$2,812	$70
25th Percentile	$132,818	$11,068	$2,554	$64

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