What are the main factors that influence a Release Engineer IV'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 II (2-4 years)earns $100,596, a Release Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $124,567, a Release Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $140,996, a Release Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $174,133, a Release Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $150,145,

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

Release Engineer IV salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Release Engineer IV roles are District of Columbia $154,153, California $153,568, Massachusetts $151,522. 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: $171,949; Build and Release Engineer Senior: $123,100; Software Release Engineer Senior: $123,090; Release Engineer III: $123,005; Lead Release Engineer: $121,270.

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Release Engineer IV Salary in Delaware

How much does a Release Engineer IV make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Release Engineer IV in Delaware is $140,996 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $68.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $155,932
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $131,928 to $148,814
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $123,673

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Release Engineer IV Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$148,814	$12,401	$2,862	$72
Average	$140,996	$11,750	$2,711	$68
25th Percentile	$131,928	$10,994	$2,537	$63

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Key Factors That Influence Release Engineer IV Salaries

A Release Engineer IV'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 IV'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 II (2-4 years): $100,596
Release Engineer III (4-7 years): $124,567
Release Engineer IV (7+ years): $140,996
Release Engineer V (7-10 years): $174,133
Release Engineering Manager (10+ years): $150,145

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Release Engineer II	2-4 years	$100,596
Release Engineer III	4-7 years	$124,567
Release Engineer IV	7+ years	$140,996
Release Engineer V	7-10 years	$174,133
Release Engineering Manager	10+ years	$150,145

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

District of Columbia: $154,153.
California: $153,568.
Massachusetts: $151,522.

District of Columbia $154,153 California $153,568 Massachusetts $151,522 Washington $150,965 New Jersey $150,909 Alaska $150,714 Connecticut $148,793 New York $148,013

Hawaii $145,521 Rhode Island $144,352 Maryland $143,558 Minnesota $142,472 Colorado $142,054 Illinois $141,915 Oregon $141,386 Delaware $140,996

New Hampshire $140,751 Virginia $140,203 Pennsylvania $138,601 Nevada $137,794 North Dakota $137,529 Michigan $137,112 Wisconsin $136,959 Vermont $136,652

Texas $135,803 Maine $135,747 Arizona $135,664 Ohio $135,566 Georgia $134,285 Indiana $133,645 Wyoming $133,520 Utah $133,325

Iowa $133,241 Kansas $132,573 Louisiana $132,378 North Carolina $132,308 Missouri $132,281 Florida $131,738 Montana $131,445 Nebraska $131,167

Kentucky $131,014 South Carolina $130,457 Tennessee $130,109 Idaho $129,969 New Mexico $128,953 Oklahoma $128,730 Alabama $127,909 South Dakota $126,530

Arkansas $125,779 West Virginia $125,375 Mississippi $124,164

Top Paying Cities for Release Engineer IVs

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: $140,361
Little Creek: $141,389
Magnolia: $141,186

Lincoln, DE $140,361 Little Creek, DE $141,389 Magnolia, DE $141,186 Milford, DE $140,718 Marydel, DE $140,949 Millsboro, DE $139,772 Millville, DE $139,988 Milton, DE $140,230

Nassau, DE $140,332 Ocean View, DE $139,965 Rehoboth Beach, DE $140,233 Seaford, DE $140,313 Selbyville, DE $139,732 Smyrna, DE $141,486 Viola, DE $140,835 Woodside, DE $141,213

Bear, DE $140,888 Newark, DE $140,835 Claymont, DE $141,123 Delaware City, DE $140,975 Hockessin, DE $140,822 Kirkwood, DE $140,949 Middletown, DE $141,003 Montchanin, DE $140,854

New Castle, DE $140,875 Odessa, DE $141,073 Port Penn, DE $141,167 Rockland, DE $140,868 Saint Georges, DE $140,959 Townsend, DE $141,176 Winterthur, DE $140,885 Lewes, DE $140,285

Wilmington, DE $140,829 Dover, DE $141,389 Dover Afb, DE $140,644 Bethany Beach, DE $139,817 Bethel, DE $139,962 Bridgeville, DE $140,292 Camden Wyoming, DE $140,991 Cheswold, DE $141,343

Clayton, DE $141,347 Dagsboro, DE $139,719 Delmar, DE $139,495 Ellendale, DE $139,919 Felton, DE $140,707 Fenwick Island, DE $139,750 Frankford, DE $139,506 Frederica, DE $140,846

Georgetown, DE $139,667 Greenwood, DE $140,314 Harbeson, DE $139,816 Harrington, DE $140,528 Hartly, DE $140,966 Houston, DE $140,328 Kenton, DE $141,354 Laurel, DE $139,583

Yorklyn, DE $140,864

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

Understanding how a Release Engineer IV'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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$131,928

Average $140,996/year

$148,814

$10,994

Average $11,750/month

$12,401

$2,537

Average $2,711/week

$2,862

$63

Average $68/hour

$72

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$148,814	$12,401	$2,862	$72
Average	$140,996	$11,750	$2,711	$68
25th Percentile	$131,928	$10,994	$2,537	$63

Release Engineer IV Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Release Engineer IV, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Release Engineer V role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $174,133 - a projected growth of 24% over your current level.

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