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

A Staff Data Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Database Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $79,092, a Database Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $106,871, a Staff Data Engineer (4-7 years)earns $130,059, a Database Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $149,340, a Database Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $174,202,

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

Staff Data Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Staff Data Engineer roles are District of Columbia $139,784, California $139,254, Massachusetts $137,398. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Staff Data Engineer level roles vary by specialization: staff security engineer: $164,853; Staff Data Scientist: $115,408; Staff Engineer: $108,718; Staff Data Architect: $108,079; Staff Firmware Engineer: $97,728.

Staff Data Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Staff Data Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Staff Data Engineer in Delaware is $127,853 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $148,932
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $117,263 to $138,887
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,620

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Staff Data Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$138,887	$11,574	$2,671	$67
Average	$127,853	$10,654	$2,459	$61
25th Percentile	$117,263	$9,772	$2,255	$56

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Key Factors That Influence Staff Data Engineer Salaries

A Staff 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 Staff Data Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Staff 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): $79,092
Early Career (1-2 years): $106,871
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $130,059
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $149,340
Expert (over 8 years): $174,202

Levels	Salary
Database ... Level Staff Data Engineer	$79,092
Database ... Level Staff Data Engineer	$106,871
Staff Dat... Level Staff Data Engineer	$130,059
Database ... Level Staff Data Engineer	$149,340
Database ... Level Staff Data Engineer	$174,202

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

District of Columbia: $139,784.
California: $139,254.
Massachusetts: $137,398.

District of Columbia $139,784 California $139,254 Massachusetts $137,398 Washington $136,893 New Jersey $136,842 Alaska $136,666 Connecticut $134,923 New York $134,216

Hawaii $131,957 Rhode Island $130,896 Maryland $130,176 Minnesota $129,192 Colorado $128,813 Illinois $128,687 Oregon $128,207 Delaware $127,853

New Hampshire $127,631 Virginia $127,134 Pennsylvania $125,682 Nevada $124,950 North Dakota $124,710 Michigan $124,331 Wisconsin $124,192 Vermont $123,914

Texas $123,144 Maine $123,094 Arizona $123,018 Ohio $122,930 Georgia $121,768 Indiana $121,187 Wyoming $121,074 Utah $120,897

Iowa $120,821 Kansas $120,215 Louisiana $120,039 North Carolina $119,975 Missouri $119,950 Florida $119,458 Montana $119,193 Nebraska $118,940

Kentucky $118,801 South Carolina $118,296 Tennessee $117,981 Idaho $117,854 New Mexico $116,933 Oklahoma $116,731 Alabama $115,986 South Dakota $114,736

Arkansas $114,054 West Virginia $113,688 Mississippi $112,590

Top Paying Cities for Staff 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: $132,323
Little Creek: $131,098
Magnolia: $131,641

Lincoln, DE $132,323 Little Creek, DE $131,098 Magnolia, DE $131,641 Milford, DE $132,323 Marydel, DE $130,606 Millsboro, DE $132,323 Millville, DE $133,206 Milton, DE $132,323

Nassau, DE $132,323 Ocean View, DE $133,206 Rehoboth Beach, DE $133,206 Seaford, DE $130,934 Selbyville, DE $133,206 Smyrna, DE $130,454 Viola, DE $131,641 Woodside, DE $131,262

Bear, DE $129,495 Newark, DE $129,545 Claymont, DE $129,646 Delaware City, DE $129,545 Hockessin, DE $129,646 Kirkwood, DE $129,545 Middletown, DE $130,189 Montchanin, DE $129,646

New Castle, DE $129,646 Odessa, DE $130,366 Port Penn, DE $129,192 Rockland, DE $129,646 Saint Georges, DE $129,545 Townsend, DE $130,176 Winterthur, DE $129,646 Lewes, DE $132,323

Wilmington, DE $129,646 Dover, DE $131,035 Dover Afb, DE $131,338 Bethany Beach, DE $133,206 Bethel, DE $130,934 Bridgeville, DE $132,323 Camden Wyoming, DE $131,174 Cheswold, DE $130,732

Clayton, DE $130,404 Dagsboro, DE $133,206 Delmar, DE $130,934 Ellendale, DE $132,323 Felton, DE $132,323 Fenwick Island, DE $133,206 Frankford, DE $133,206 Frederica, DE $132,323

Georgetown, DE $132,323 Greenwood, DE $132,323 Harbeson, DE $132,323 Harrington, DE $132,323 Hartly, DE $130,341 Houston, DE $132,323 Kenton, DE $130,404 Laurel, DE $130,934

Yorklyn, DE $129,646

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

Understanding how a Staff 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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$117,263

Average $127,853/year

$138,887

$9,772

Average $10,654/month

$11,574

$2,255

Average $2,459/week

$2,671

$56

Average $61/hour

$67

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$138,887	$11,574	$2,671	$67
Average	$127,853	$10,654	$2,459	$61
25th Percentile	$117,263	$9,772	$2,255	$56

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