What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change An Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer's salary?

An Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer (0-2 years)earns $88,964, a Software Systems Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $109,244, a Software Systems Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $126,752, a Software Systems Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $155,115, a Software Systems Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $177,758,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer?

Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer roles are District of Columbia $89,681, California $89,341, Massachusetts $88,151. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Petroleum Engineer: $106,026; engineer entry level: $88,560; Entry Level Project Engineer: $86,201; data engineer entry level: $85,806; Entry Level Aerospace Engineer: $79,702.

Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer Salary in District of Columbia

How much does an Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer make in District of Columbia?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer in District of Columbia is $89,681 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, an Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $108,325
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,999 to $99,440
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,004

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Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,440	$8,287	$1,912	$48
Average	$89,681	$7,473	$1,725	$43
25th Percentile	$81,999	$6,833	$1,577	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer Salaries

An Entry Level Infrastructure 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 Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Infrastructure 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): $88,964
Early Career (1-2 years): $109,244
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $126,752
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $155,115
Expert (over 8 years): $177,758

Levels	Salary
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer	$88,964
Software ... Level Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer	$109,244
Software ... Level Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer	$126,752
Software ... Level Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer	$155,115
Software ... Level Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer	$177,758

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How Do Entry Level Infrastructure 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 Entry Level Infrastructure Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $89,681.
California: $89,341.
Massachusetts: $88,151.

District of Columbia $89,681 California $89,341 Massachusetts $88,151 Washington $87,827 New Jersey $87,794 Alaska $87,681 Connecticut $86,563 New York $86,109

Hawaii $84,660 Rhode Island $83,979 Maryland $83,517 Minnesota $82,886 Colorado $82,643 Illinois $82,562 Oregon $82,254 Delaware $82,027

New Hampshire $81,885 Virginia $81,565 Pennsylvania $80,634 Nevada $80,164 North Dakota $80,010 Michigan $79,767 Wisconsin $79,678 Vermont $79,500

Texas $79,006 Maine $78,973 Arizona $78,925 Ohio $78,868 Georgia $78,123 Indiana $77,750 Wyoming $77,677 Utah $77,564

Iowa $77,515 Kansas $77,127 Louisiana $77,013 North Carolina $76,973 Missouri $76,957 Florida $76,641 Montana $76,471 Nebraska $76,309

Kentucky $76,219 South Carolina $75,896 Tennessee $75,693 Idaho $75,612 New Mexico $75,021 Oklahoma $74,891 Alabama $74,413 South Dakota $73,611

Arkansas $73,174 West Virginia $72,939 Mississippi $72,234

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Infrastructure 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:

Parcel Return Service: $89,681
Washington: $89,681
Naval Anacost Annex: $89,681

Parcel Return Service, DC $89,681 Washington, DC $89,681 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $89,681 Washington Navy Yard, DC $89,681

Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Infrastructure 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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$81,999

Average $89,681/year

$99,440

$6,833

Average $7,473/month

$8,287

$1,577

Average $1,725/week

$1,912

$39

Average $43/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,440	$8,287	$1,912	$48
Average	$89,681	$7,473	$1,725	$43
25th Percentile	$81,999	$6,833	$1,577	$39

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