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 $108,335, a Database Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $131,812, a Lead Data Engineer (7+ years)earns $151,350, a Database Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $176,486, a Database Engineer VI (10-12 years)earns $197,867,

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 Hawaii

How much does a Lead Data Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Lead Data Engineer in Hawaii is $150,545 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $72.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $168,937
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $136,744 to $160,172
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $124,178

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Lead Data Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$160,172	$13,348	$3,080	$77
Average	$150,545	$12,545	$2,895	$72
25th Percentile	$136,744	$11,395	$2,630	$66

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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): $108,335
Early Career (1-2 years): $131,812
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $151,350
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $176,486
Expert (over 8 years): $197,867

Levels	Salary
Database ... Level Lead Data Engineer	$108,335
Database ... Level Lead Data Engineer	$131,812
Lead Data... Level Lead Data Engineer	$151,350
Database ... Level Lead Data Engineer	$176,486
Database ... Level Lead Data Engineer	$197,867

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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:

Aiea: $149,810
Anahola: $148,801
Captain Cook: $148,801

Aiea, HI $149,810 Anahola, HI $148,801 Captain Cook, HI $148,801 Eleele, HI $148,801 Ewa Beach, HI $149,810 Kapolei, HI $149,478 Haiku, HI $148,801 Hakalau, HI $148,801

Haleiwa, HI $148,801 Hana, HI $148,801 Hanalei, HI $148,801 Hanamaulu, HI $148,801 Hanapepe, HI $148,801 Hauula, HI $149,133 Hawaii National Park, HI $148,801 Hawi, HI $148,801

Hilo, HI $148,801 Princeville, HI $148,801 Holualoa, HI $148,801 Honaunau, HI $148,801 Honokaa, HI $148,801 Honomu, HI $148,801 Hoolehua, HI $148,801 Kaaawa, HI $149,406

Kahuku, HI $148,801 Kahului, HI $148,801 Kailua, HI $149,810 Ocean View, HI $148,801 Waikoloa, HI $148,801 Keauhou, HI $148,801 Kailua Kona, HI $148,801 Kalaheo, HI $148,801

Kalaupapa, HI $148,801 Kamuela, HI $148,801 Kaneohe, HI $149,810 Kapaa, HI $148,801 Kaumakani, HI $148,801 Kaunakakai, HI $148,801 Keaau, HI $148,801 Kealakekua, HI $148,801

Kealia, HI $148,801 Kekaha, HI $148,801 Kihei, HI $148,801 Kilauea, HI $148,801 Kapaau, HI $148,801 Koloa, HI $148,801 Kualapuu, HI $148,801 Kunia, HI $149,334

Kurtistown, HI $148,801 Lahaina, HI $148,801 Laie, HI $148,931 Lanai City, HI $148,801 Laupahoehoe, HI $148,801 Lawai, HI $148,801 Lihue, HI $148,801 Makawao, HI $148,801

Makaweli, HI $148,801 Maunaloa, HI $148,801 Mountain View, HI $148,801 Naalehu, HI $148,801 Ninole, HI $148,801 Ookala, HI $148,801 Paauilo, HI $148,801 Pahala, HI $148,801

Pahoa, HI $148,801 Paia, HI $148,801 Papaaloa, HI $148,801 Papaikou, HI $148,801 Pearl City, HI $149,810 Pepeekeo, HI $148,801 Puunene, HI $148,801 Volcano, HI $148,801

Wahiawa, HI $149,334 Pukalani, HI $148,801 Mililani, HI $149,536 Kula, HI $148,801 Waialua, HI $148,801 Waianae, HI $148,931 Wailuku, HI $148,801 Waimanalo, HI $149,810

Waimea, HI $148,801 Waipahu, HI $149,738 Honolulu, HI $149,810 J B P H H, HI $149,810 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $149,406 Schofield Barracks, HI $149,277 Fort Shafter, HI $149,810 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $149,810

Camp H M Smith, HI $149,810 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $149,738 Wake Island, HI $149,810

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

$136,744

Average $150,545/year

$160,172

$11,395

Average $12,545/month

$13,348

$2,630

Average $2,895/week

$3,080

$66

Average $72/hour

$77

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$160,172	$13,348	$3,080	$77
Average	$150,545	$12,545	$2,895	$72
25th Percentile	$136,744	$11,395	$2,630	$66

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