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

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Cloud Data Engineer's salary?

A Cloud Data Engineer's salary grows with experience: a DevOps Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $86,743, a Cloud Data Engineer (2-4 years)earns $105,311, a DevOps Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $141,088, a DevOps Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $157,811, a DevOps Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $174,372,

What are the highest paying states for a Cloud Data Engineer?

Cloud Data Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cloud Data Engineer roles are District of Columbia $114,383, California $113,949, Massachusetts $112,430. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Cloud Data Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Cloud Data Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Cloud Architecture Analyst V: $168,106; Cloud Architecture Analyst IV: $147,406; Cloud Engineer III: $122,460; Cloud Architecture Analyst III: $122,453; Cloud Data Architect: $118,495.

Cloud Data Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Cloud Data Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cloud Data Engineer in Delaware is $104,620 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $116,060
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $101,303 to $110,608
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $98,284

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Cloud Data Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$110,608	$9,217	$2,127	$53
Average	$104,620	$8,718	$2,012	$50
25th Percentile	$101,303	$8,442	$1,948	$49

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Key Factors That Influence Cloud Data Engineer Salaries

A Cloud Data Engineer'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 Cloud Data Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cloud Data Engineer'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $86,743
Early Career (1-2 years): $105,311
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $141,088
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $157,811
Expert (over 8 years): $174,372

Levels	Salary
DevOps En... Level Cloud Data Engineer	$86,743
Cloud Dat... Level Cloud Data Engineer	$105,311
DevOps En... Level Cloud Data Engineer	$141,088
DevOps En... Level Cloud Data Engineer	$157,811
DevOps En... Level Cloud Data Engineer	$174,372

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How Do Cloud Data Engineer 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 Cloud Data Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $114,383.
California: $113,949.
Massachusetts: $112,430.

District of Columbia $114,383 California $113,949 Massachusetts $112,430 Washington $112,017 New Jersey $111,976 Alaska $111,831 Connecticut $110,405 New York $109,827

Hawaii $107,978 Rhode Island $107,110 Maryland $106,521 Minnesota $105,715 Colorado $105,405 Illinois $105,302 Oregon $104,909 Delaware $104,620

New Hampshire $104,438 Virginia $104,031 Pennsylvania $102,843 Nevada $102,244 North Dakota $102,048 Michigan $101,738 Wisconsin $101,624 Vermont $101,397

Texas $100,767 Maine $100,725 Arizona $100,663 Ohio $100,591 Georgia $99,641 Indiana $99,165 Wyoming $99,072 Utah $98,928

Iowa $98,866 Kansas $98,370 Louisiana $98,225 North Carolina $98,174 Missouri $98,153 Florida $97,750 Montana $97,533 Nebraska $97,326

Kentucky $97,213 South Carolina $96,800 Tennessee $96,541 Idaho $96,438 New Mexico $95,684 Oklahoma $95,519 Alabama $94,909 South Dakota $93,886

Arkansas $93,328 West Virginia $93,029 Mississippi $92,130

Top Paying Cities for Cloud Data Engineers

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: $104,149
Little Creek: $104,911
Magnolia: $104,761

Lincoln, DE $104,149 Little Creek, DE $104,911 Magnolia, DE $104,761 Milford, DE $104,413 Marydel, DE $104,585 Millsboro, DE $103,712 Millville, DE $103,872 Milton, DE $104,052

Nassau, DE $104,127 Ocean View, DE $103,854 Rehoboth Beach, DE $104,054 Seaford, DE $104,113 Selbyville, DE $103,682 Smyrna, DE $104,984 Viola, DE $104,500 Woodside, DE $104,781

Bear, DE $104,539 Newark, DE $104,500 Claymont, DE $104,714 Delaware City, DE $104,605 Hockessin, DE $104,491 Kirkwood, DE $104,585 Middletown, DE $104,625 Montchanin, DE $104,515

New Castle, DE $104,530 Odessa, DE $104,677 Port Penn, DE $104,747 Rockland, DE $104,525 Saint Georges, DE $104,592 Townsend, DE $104,753 Winterthur, DE $104,537 Lewes, DE $104,092

Wilmington, DE $104,496 Dover, DE $104,911 Dover Afb, DE $104,359 Bethany Beach, DE $103,745 Bethel, DE $103,852 Bridgeville, DE $104,097 Camden Wyoming, DE $104,616 Cheswold, DE $104,877

Clayton, DE $104,880 Dagsboro, DE $103,673 Delmar, DE $103,506 Ellendale, DE $103,820 Felton, DE $104,405 Fenwick Island, DE $103,695 Frankford, DE $103,515 Frederica, DE $104,508

Georgetown, DE $103,633 Greenwood, DE $104,114 Harbeson, DE $103,744 Harrington, DE $104,273 Hartly, DE $104,597 Houston, DE $104,124 Kenton, DE $104,886 Laurel, DE $103,571

Yorklyn, DE $104,522

Cloud Data Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cloud Data Engineer'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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$101,303

Average $104,620/year

$110,608

$8,442

Average $8,718/month

$9,217

$1,948

Average $2,012/week

$2,127

$49

Average $50/hour

$53

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$110,608	$9,217	$2,127	$53
Average	$104,620	$8,718	$2,012	$50
25th Percentile	$101,303	$8,442	$1,948	$49

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