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

A Data Engineering Manager's salary grows with experience: a Data Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $105,798, a Data Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $122,820, a Data Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $159,913, a Data Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $132,646, a Data Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $160,641,

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

Data Engineering Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Data Engineering Manager roles are District of Columbia $145,024, California $144,474, Massachusetts $142,549. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Data Engineering Manager level roles vary by specialization: Data Science Senior Manager: $194,318; Data Engineering Senior Manager: $158,626; Data Engineering Specialist V: $158,000; Medical Device Engineering Manager: $153,715; Data Science Manager: $148,859.

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Data Engineering Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Data Engineering Manager make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Engineering Manager in Delaware is $132,646 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $64.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $136,804
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $122,061 to $134,823
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $112,423

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Data Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,823	$11,235	$2,593	$65
Average	$132,646	$11,054	$2,551	$64
25th Percentile	$122,061	$10,172	$2,347	$59

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Key Factors That Influence Data Engineering Manager Salaries

A Data Engineering Manager'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 Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Engineering Manager'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 III (4-7 years): $105,798
Data Engineer IV (7+ years): $122,820
Data Engineer V (7-10 years): $159,913
Data Engineering Manager (10+ years): $132,646
Data Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years): $160,641

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Data Engineer III	4-7 years	$105,798
Data Engineer IV	7+ years	$122,820
Data Engineer V	7-10 years	$159,913
Data Engineering Manager	10+ years	$132,646
Data Engineering Senior Manager	10+ years	$160,641

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

District of Columbia: $145,024.
California: $144,474.
Massachusetts: $142,549.

District of Columbia $145,024 California $144,474 Massachusetts $142,549 Washington $142,025 New Jersey $141,972 Alaska $141,789 Connecticut $139,982 New York $139,248

Hawaii $136,903 Rhode Island $135,803 Maryland $135,057 Minnesota $134,035 Colorado $133,642 Illinois $133,511 Oregon $133,013 Delaware $132,646

New Hampshire $132,416 Virginia $131,900 Pennsylvania $130,394 Nevada $129,634 North Dakota $129,385 Michigan $128,992 Wisconsin $128,848 Vermont $128,560

Texas $127,761 Maine $127,708 Arizona $127,630 Ohio $127,538 Georgia $126,333 Indiana $125,731 Wyoming $125,613 Utah $125,429

Iowa $125,351 Kansas $124,722 Louisiana $124,539 North Carolina $124,473 Missouri $124,447 Florida $123,936 Montana $123,661 Nebraska $123,399

Kentucky $123,255 South Carolina $122,731 Tennessee $122,404 Idaho $122,273 New Mexico $121,316 Oklahoma $121,107 Alabama $120,334 South Dakota $119,037

Arkansas $118,330 West Virginia $117,950 Mississippi $116,811

Top Paying Cities for Data Engineering Managers

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: $137,283
Little Creek: $136,013
Magnolia: $136,576

Lincoln, DE $137,283 Little Creek, DE $136,013 Magnolia, DE $136,576 Milford, DE $137,283 Marydel, DE $135,502 Millsboro, DE $137,283 Millville, DE $138,200 Milton, DE $137,283

Nassau, DE $137,283 Ocean View, DE $138,200 Rehoboth Beach, DE $138,200 Seaford, DE $135,842 Selbyville, DE $138,200 Smyrna, DE $135,345 Viola, DE $136,576 Woodside, DE $136,183

Bear, DE $134,349 Newark, DE $134,402 Claymont, DE $134,506 Delaware City, DE $134,402 Hockessin, DE $134,506 Kirkwood, DE $134,402 Middletown, DE $135,070 Montchanin, DE $134,506

New Castle, DE $134,506 Odessa, DE $135,253 Port Penn, DE $134,035 Rockland, DE $134,506 Saint Georges, DE $134,402 Townsend, DE $135,057 Winterthur, DE $134,506 Lewes, DE $137,283

Wilmington, DE $134,506 Dover, DE $135,947 Dover Afb, DE $136,262 Bethany Beach, DE $138,200 Bethel, DE $135,842 Bridgeville, DE $137,283 Camden Wyoming, DE $136,091 Cheswold, DE $135,633

Clayton, DE $135,292 Dagsboro, DE $138,200 Delmar, DE $135,842 Ellendale, DE $137,283 Felton, DE $137,283 Fenwick Island, DE $138,200 Frankford, DE $138,200 Frederica, DE $137,283

Georgetown, DE $137,283 Greenwood, DE $137,283 Harbeson, DE $137,283 Harrington, DE $137,283 Hartly, DE $135,227 Houston, DE $137,283 Kenton, DE $135,292 Laurel, DE $135,842

Yorklyn, DE $134,506

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

Understanding how a Data Engineering Manager'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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$122,061

Average $132,646/year

$134,823

$10,172

Average $11,054/month

$11,235

$2,347

Average $2,551/week

$2,593

$59

Average $64/hour

$65

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,823	$11,235	$2,593	$65
Average	$132,646	$11,054	$2,551	$64
25th Percentile	$122,061	$10,172	$2,347	$59

Data Engineering Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Data Engineering Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Data Engineering Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $160,641 - a projected growth of 21% over your current level.

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