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

What industry pays the highest salary for Data Engineering Manager?

The Media industry offers the highest average compensation for Data Engineering Manager roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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 $105,719, a Data Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $122,767, a Data Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $159,942, a Data Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $132,494, a Data Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $160,578,

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 $144,857, California $144,308, Massachusetts $142,384. 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: $158,564; Data Engineering Specialist V: $158,000; Medical Device Engineering Manager: $153,722; Data Science Manager: $148,862.

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Data Engineering Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Data Engineering Manager make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Engineering Manager in Delaware is $132,494 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): $137,216
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $122,404 to $134,966
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $113,218

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Data Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,966	$11,247	$2,595	$65
Average	$132,494	$11,041	$2,548	$64
25th Percentile	$122,404	$10,200	$2,354	$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): $105,719
Data Engineer IV (7+ years): $122,767
Data Engineer V (7-10 years): $159,942
Data Engineering Manager (10+ years): $132,494
Data Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years): $160,578

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Data Engineer III	4-7 years	$105,719
Data Engineer IV	7+ years	$122,767
Data Engineer V	7-10 years	$159,942
Data Engineering Manager	10+ years	$132,494
Data Engineering Senior Manager	10+ years	$160,578

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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: $144,857.
California: $144,308.
Massachusetts: $142,384.

District of Columbia $144,857 California $144,308 Massachusetts $142,384 Washington $141,861 New Jersey $141,809 Alaska $141,626 Connecticut $139,820 New York $139,087

Hawaii $136,746 Rhode Island $135,647 Maryland $134,901 Minnesota $133,880 Colorado $133,488 Illinois $133,357 Oregon $132,860 Delaware $132,494

New Hampshire $132,263 Virginia $131,748 Pennsylvania $130,243 Nevada $129,484 North Dakota $129,236 Michigan $128,843 Wisconsin $128,699 Vermont $128,412

Texas $127,614 Maine $127,561 Arizona $127,483 Ohio $127,391 Georgia $126,187 Indiana $125,586 Wyoming $125,468 Utah $125,285

Iowa $125,206 Kansas $124,578 Louisiana $124,395 North Carolina $124,330 Missouri $124,303 Florida $123,793 Montana $123,518 Nebraska $123,257

Kentucky $123,113 South Carolina $122,590 Tennessee $122,263 Idaho $122,132 New Mexico $121,177 Oklahoma $120,967 Alabama $120,195 South Dakota $118,900

Arkansas $118,194 West Virginia $117,814 Mississippi $116,676

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: $131,897
Little Creek: $132,863
Magnolia: $132,671

Lincoln, DE $131,897 Little Creek, DE $132,863 Magnolia, DE $132,671 Milford, DE $132,232 Marydel, DE $132,449 Millsboro, DE $131,344 Millville, DE $131,546 Milton, DE $131,774

Nassau, DE $131,869 Ocean View, DE $131,524 Rehoboth Beach, DE $131,777 Seaford, DE $131,851 Selbyville, DE $131,306 Smyrna, DE $132,954 Viola, DE $132,342 Woodside, DE $132,698

Bear, DE $132,392 Newark, DE $132,342 Claymont, DE $132,613 Delaware City, DE $132,474 Hockessin, DE $132,330 Kirkwood, DE $132,449 Middletown, DE $132,500 Montchanin, DE $132,360

New Castle, DE $132,380 Odessa, DE $132,566 Port Penn, DE $132,654 Rockland, DE $132,373 Saint Georges, DE $132,458 Townsend, DE $132,662 Winterthur, DE $132,389 Lewes, DE $131,825

Wilmington, DE $132,337 Dover, DE $132,863 Dover Afb, DE $132,163 Bethany Beach, DE $131,385 Bethel, DE $131,521 Bridgeville, DE $131,832 Camden Wyoming, DE $132,488 Cheswold, DE $132,819

Clayton, DE $132,823 Dagsboro, DE $131,294 Delmar, DE $131,083 Ellendale, DE $131,481 Felton, DE $132,221 Fenwick Island, DE $131,323 Frankford, DE $131,094 Frederica, DE $132,352

Georgetown, DE $131,244 Greenwood, DE $131,852 Harbeson, DE $131,384 Harrington, DE $132,054 Hartly, DE $132,465 Houston, DE $131,866 Kenton, DE $132,830 Laurel, DE $131,166

Yorklyn, DE $132,369

Data Engineering Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Data Engineering Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $148,193. While startup companies pay approximate $125,327.

Data Engineering Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$125,327
Growth Stage	51~500	$132,553
Established	501~5000	$143,109
Enterprise	5000+	$148,193

Data Engineering Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Data Engineering Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Media and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Data Engineering Manager positions in MFG Durable or Financial Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Data Engineering Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Data Engineering Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Media	$172,242	$83.0	30%
Energy & Utilities	$165,617	$80.0	25%
Aerospace & Defense	$158,992	$76.0	20%
Insurance	$152,368	$73.0	15%
Construction	$145,743	$70.0	10%

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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$122,404

Average $132,494/year

$134,966

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Average $11,041/month

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Average $2,548/week

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Average $64/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,966	$11,247	$2,595	$65
Average	$132,494	$11,041	$2,548	$64
25th Percentile	$122,404	$10,200	$2,354	$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 $160,578 - a projected growth of 21% over your current level.

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