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

A Release Engineer 's salary grows with experience: a Release Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $74,845, a Release Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $100,598, a Release Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $124,571, a Release Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $141,004, a Release Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $174,129,

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

Release Engineer I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Release Engineer I roles are District of Columbia $81,829, California $81,518, Massachusetts $80,432. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Release Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Release Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Release Engineer V: $171,945; Release Engineer IV: $139,236; Build and Release Engineer Senior: $123,100; Software Release Engineer Senior: $123,090; Release Engineer III: $123,009.

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Release Engineer I Salary in Delaware

How much does a Release Engineer I make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Release Engineer I in Delaware is $74,845 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,981
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,486 to $77,010
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,787

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Release Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,010	$6,417	$1,481	$37
Average	$74,845	$6,237	$1,439	$36
25th Percentile	$67,486	$5,624	$1,298	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Release Engineer I Salaries

A Release 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 Release Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Release 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:

Release Engineer I (0-2 years): $74,845
Release Engineer II (2-4 years): $100,598
Release Engineer III (4-7 years): $124,571
Release Engineer IV (7+ years): $141,004
Release Engineer V (7-10 years): $174,129

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Release Engineer I	0-2 years	$74,845
Release Engineer II	2-4 years	$100,598
Release Engineer III	4-7 years	$124,571
Release Engineer IV	7+ years	$141,004
Release Engineer V	7-10 years	$174,129

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

District of Columbia: $81,829.
California: $81,518.
Massachusetts: $80,432.

District of Columbia $81,829 California $81,518 Massachusetts $80,432 Washington $80,136 New Jersey $80,107 Alaska $80,003 Connecticut $78,983 New York $78,569

Hawaii $77,247 Rhode Island $76,626 Maryland $76,204 Minnesota $75,628 Colorado $75,406 Illinois $75,332 Oregon $75,052 Delaware $74,845

New Hampshire $74,715 Virginia $74,423 Pennsylvania $73,573 Nevada $73,145 North Dakota $73,004 Michigan $72,783 Wisconsin $72,701 Vermont $72,539

Texas $72,088 Maine $72,058 Arizona $72,014 Ohio $71,962 Georgia $71,282 Indiana $70,942 Wyoming $70,876 Utah $70,772

Iowa $70,728 Kansas $70,373 Louisiana $70,270 North Carolina $70,233 Missouri $70,218 Florida $69,930 Montana $69,775 Nebraska $69,627

Kentucky $69,546 South Carolina $69,250 Tennessee $69,065 Idaho $68,991 New Mexico $68,452 Oklahoma $68,333 Alabama $67,897 South Dakota $67,166

Arkansas $66,767 West Virginia $66,552 Mississippi $65,909

Top Paying Cities for Release 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: $77,461
Little Creek: $76,744
Magnolia: $77,062

Lincoln, DE $77,461 Little Creek, DE $76,744 Magnolia, DE $77,062 Milford, DE $77,461 Marydel, DE $76,456 Millsboro, DE $77,461 Millville, DE $77,978 Milton, DE $77,461

Nassau, DE $77,461 Ocean View, DE $77,978 Rehoboth Beach, DE $77,978 Seaford, DE $76,648 Selbyville, DE $77,978 Smyrna, DE $76,367 Viola, DE $77,062 Woodside, DE $76,840

Bear, DE $75,805 Newark, DE $75,835 Claymont, DE $75,894 Delaware City, DE $75,835 Hockessin, DE $75,894 Kirkwood, DE $75,835 Middletown, DE $76,212 Montchanin, DE $75,894

New Castle, DE $75,894 Odessa, DE $76,315 Port Penn, DE $75,628 Rockland, DE $75,894 Saint Georges, DE $75,835 Townsend, DE $76,204 Winterthur, DE $75,894 Lewes, DE $77,461

Wilmington, DE $75,894 Dover, DE $76,707 Dover Afb, DE $76,884 Bethany Beach, DE $77,978 Bethel, DE $76,648 Bridgeville, DE $77,461 Camden Wyoming, DE $76,788 Cheswold, DE $76,530

Clayton, DE $76,338 Dagsboro, DE $77,978 Delmar, DE $76,648 Ellendale, DE $77,461 Felton, DE $77,461 Fenwick Island, DE $77,978 Frankford, DE $77,978 Frederica, DE $77,461

Georgetown, DE $77,461 Greenwood, DE $77,461 Harbeson, DE $77,461 Harrington, DE $77,461 Hartly, DE $76,301 Houston, DE $77,461 Kenton, DE $76,338 Laurel, DE $76,648

Yorklyn, DE $75,894

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

Understanding how a Release 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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$67,486

Average $74,845/year

$77,010

$5,624

Average $6,237/month

$6,417

$1,298

Average $1,439/week

$1,481

$32

Average $36/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,010	$6,417	$1,481	$37
Average	$74,845	$6,237	$1,439	$36
25th Percentile	$67,486	$5,624	$1,298	$32

Release Engineer I Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Release Engineer I, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Release Engineer II role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $100,598 - a projected growth of 34% over your current level.

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