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 $105,757, a Data Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $122,794, a Data Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $159,927, a Data Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $132,574, a Data Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $160,609,

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 $144,945, California $144,395, Massachusetts $142,470. 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: $158,595; Data Engineering Specialist V: $158,000; Medical Device Engineering Manager: $153,718; Data Science Manager: $148,860.

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Data Engineering Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Data Engineering Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Engineering Manager in Delaware is $132,574 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): $138,260
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $122,644 to $135,550
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $113,604

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Data Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$135,550	$11,296	$2,607	$65
Average	$132,574	$11,048	$2,549	$64
25th Percentile	$122,644	$10,220	$2,359	$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): $105,757
Data Engineer IV (7+ years): $122,794
Data Engineer V (7-10 years): $159,927
Data Engineering Manager (10+ years): $132,574
Data Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years): $160,609

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Data Engineer III	4-7 years	$105,757
Data Engineer IV	7+ years	$122,794
Data Engineer V	7-10 years	$159,927
Data Engineering Manager	10+ years	$132,574
Data Engineering Senior Manager	10+ years	$160,609

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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: $144,945.
California: $144,395.
Massachusetts: $142,470.

District of Columbia $144,945 California $144,395 Massachusetts $142,470 Washington $141,947 New Jersey $141,894 Alaska $141,711 Connecticut $139,905 New York $139,171

Hawaii $136,828 Rhode Island $135,729 Maryland $134,982 Minnesota $133,961 Colorado $133,568 Illinois $133,438 Oregon $132,940 Delaware $132,574

New Hampshire $132,343 Virginia $131,827 Pennsylvania $130,322 Nevada $129,563 North Dakota $129,314 Michigan $128,921 Wisconsin $128,777 Vermont $128,489

Texas $127,691 Maine $127,638 Arizona $127,560 Ohio $127,468 Georgia $126,264 Indiana $125,661 Wyoming $125,544 Utah $125,360

Iowa $125,282 Kansas $124,653 Louisiana $124,470 North Carolina $124,405 Missouri $124,379 Florida $123,868 Montana $123,593 Nebraska $123,331

Kentucky $123,187 South Carolina $122,664 Tennessee $122,336 Idaho $122,205 New Mexico $121,250 Oklahoma $121,040 Alabama $120,268 South Dakota $118,972

Arkansas $118,265 West Virginia $117,885 Mississippi $116,746

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: $131,977
Little Creek: $132,943
Magnolia: $132,752

Lincoln, DE $131,977 Little Creek, DE $132,943 Magnolia, DE $132,752 Milford, DE $132,312 Marydel, DE $132,529 Millsboro, DE $131,423 Millville, DE $131,626 Milton, DE $131,854

Nassau, DE $131,949 Ocean View, DE $131,604 Rehoboth Beach, DE $131,856 Seaford, DE $131,931 Selbyville, DE $131,385 Smyrna, DE $133,034 Viola, DE $132,422 Woodside, DE $132,778

Bear, DE $132,471 Newark, DE $132,422 Claymont, DE $132,693 Delaware City, DE $132,554 Hockessin, DE $132,410 Kirkwood, DE $132,529 Middletown, DE $132,580 Montchanin, DE $132,440

New Castle, DE $132,460 Odessa, DE $132,646 Port Penn, DE $132,735 Rockland, DE $132,453 Saint Georges, DE $132,538 Townsend, DE $132,742 Winterthur, DE $132,469 Lewes, DE $131,905

Wilmington, DE $132,416 Dover, DE $132,943 Dover Afb, DE $132,242 Bethany Beach, DE $131,465 Bethel, DE $131,601 Bridgeville, DE $131,911 Camden Wyoming, DE $132,568 Cheswold, DE $132,900

Clayton, DE $132,903 Dagsboro, DE $131,373 Delmar, DE $131,162 Ellendale, DE $131,560 Felton, DE $132,301 Fenwick Island, DE $131,402 Frankford, DE $131,173 Frederica, DE $132,432

Georgetown, DE $131,323 Greenwood, DE $131,932 Harbeson, DE $131,463 Harrington, DE $132,134 Hartly, DE $132,545 Houston, DE $131,945 Kenton, DE $132,910 Laurel, DE $131,245

Yorklyn, DE $132,449

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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$122,644

Average $132,574/year

$135,550

$10,220

Average $11,048/month

$11,296

$2,359

Average $2,549/week

$2,607

$59

Average $64/hour

$65

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$135,550	$11,296	$2,607	$65
Average	$132,574	$11,048	$2,549	$64
25th Percentile	$122,644	$10,220	$2,359	$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 $160,609 - a projected growth of 21% over your current level.

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