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

A Data Engineer 's salary grows with experience: a Data Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $78,698, a Data Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $90,561, a Data Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $105,779, a Data Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $122,807, a Data Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $159,918,

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

Data Engineer I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Data Engineer I roles are District of Columbia $86,042, California $85,715, Massachusetts $84,573. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Data Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Data Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Drilling Engineer I: $116,451; AI Engineer I: $92,664; Chemical Engineer I: $83,609; DevOps Engineer I: $83,464; Medical Device Engineer I: $80,074.

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Data Engineer I Salary in Delaware

How much does a Data Engineer I make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Engineer I in Delaware is $78,698 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,213
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,471 to $84,202
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,713

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Data Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,202	$7,017	$1,619	$40
Average	$78,698	$6,558	$1,513	$38
25th Percentile	$73,471	$6,123	$1,413	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Data Engineer I Salaries

A Data Engineer I'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 Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Engineer I'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:

Data Engineer I (0-2 years): $78,698
Data Engineer II (2-4 years): $90,561
Data Engineer III (4-7 years): $105,779
Data Engineer IV (7+ years): $122,807
Data Engineer V (7-10 years): $159,918

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Data Engineer I	0-2 years	$78,698
Data Engineer II	2-4 years	$90,561
Data Engineer III	4-7 years	$105,779
Data Engineer IV	7+ years	$122,807
Data Engineer V	7-10 years	$159,918

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How Do Data Engineer I 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 Engineer Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $86,042.
California: $85,715.
Massachusetts: $84,573.

District of Columbia $86,042 California $85,715 Massachusetts $84,573 Washington $84,262 New Jersey $84,231 Alaska $84,122 Connecticut $83,050 New York $82,615

Hawaii $81,224 Rhode Island $80,571 Maryland $80,128 Minnesota $79,522 Colorado $79,289 Illinois $79,211 Oregon $78,916 Delaware $78,698

New Hampshire $78,561 Virginia $78,255 Pennsylvania $77,361 Nevada $76,911 North Dakota $76,763 Michigan $76,530 Wisconsin $76,444 Vermont $76,273

Texas $75,799 Maine $75,768 Arizona $75,722 Ohio $75,667 Georgia $74,952 Indiana $74,595 Wyoming $74,525 Utah $74,416

Iowa $74,369 Kansas $73,996 Louisiana $73,888 North Carolina $73,849 Missouri $73,833 Florida $73,530 Montana $73,367 Nebraska $73,212

Kentucky $73,126 South Carolina $72,815 Tennessee $72,621 Idaho $72,543 New Mexico $71,976 Oklahoma $71,852 Alabama $71,393 South Dakota $70,624

Arkansas $70,204 West Virginia $69,979 Mississippi $69,303

Top Paying Cities for Data Engineer Is

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: $81,449
Little Creek: $80,695
Magnolia: $81,029

Lincoln, DE $81,449 Little Creek, DE $80,695 Magnolia, DE $81,029 Milford, DE $81,449 Marydel, DE $80,392 Millsboro, DE $81,449 Millville, DE $81,993 Milton, DE $81,449

Nassau, DE $81,449 Ocean View, DE $81,993 Rehoboth Beach, DE $81,993 Seaford, DE $80,594 Selbyville, DE $81,993 Smyrna, DE $80,299 Viola, DE $81,029 Woodside, DE $80,796

Bear, DE $79,708 Newark, DE $79,739 Claymont, DE $79,801 Delaware City, DE $79,739 Hockessin, DE $79,801 Kirkwood, DE $79,739 Middletown, DE $80,136 Montchanin, DE $79,801

New Castle, DE $79,801 Odessa, DE $80,244 Port Penn, DE $79,522 Rockland, DE $79,801 Saint Georges, DE $79,739 Townsend, DE $80,128 Winterthur, DE $79,801 Lewes, DE $81,449

Wilmington, DE $79,801 Dover, DE $80,656 Dover Afb, DE $80,843 Bethany Beach, DE $81,993 Bethel, DE $80,594 Bridgeville, DE $81,449 Camden Wyoming, DE $80,742 Cheswold, DE $80,470

Clayton, DE $80,268 Dagsboro, DE $81,993 Delmar, DE $80,594 Ellendale, DE $81,449 Felton, DE $81,449 Fenwick Island, DE $81,993 Frankford, DE $81,993 Frederica, DE $81,449

Georgetown, DE $81,449 Greenwood, DE $81,449 Harbeson, DE $81,449 Harrington, DE $81,449 Hartly, DE $80,229 Houston, DE $81,449 Kenton, DE $80,268 Laurel, DE $80,594

Yorklyn, DE $79,801

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

Understanding how a Data Engineer I'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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$73,471

Average $78,698/year

$84,202

$6,123

Average $6,558/month

$7,017

$1,413

Average $1,513/week

$1,619

$35

Average $38/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,202	$7,017	$1,619	$40
Average	$78,698	$6,558	$1,513	$38
25th Percentile	$73,471	$6,123	$1,413	$35

Data Engineer I Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Data Engineer I, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Data Engineer II role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $90,561 - a projected growth of 15% over your current level.

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