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

A Cloud Platform Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Cloud Architecture Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $82,720, a Cloud Architecture Analyst II (2-4 years)earns $109,146, a Cloud Platform Engineer (4-7 years)earns $124,494, a Cloud Architecture Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $149,837, a Cloud Architecture Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $170,884,

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

Cloud Platform Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cloud Platform Engineer roles are District of Columbia $135,423, California $134,909, Massachusetts $133,111. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Cloud Platform Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Cloud Engineer V: $168,190; Platform Security Engineer: $149,382; Cloud Engineer IV: $147,400; Platform Engineer: $131,607; Senior Platform Engineer: $126,967.

Cloud Platform Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Cloud Platform Engineer make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cloud Platform Engineer in Delaware is $123,864 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $140,888
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $114,800 to $132,775
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $106,547

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Cloud Platform Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$132,775	$11,065	$2,553	$64
Average	$123,864	$10,322	$2,382	$60
25th Percentile	$114,800	$9,567	$2,208	$55

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Key Factors That Influence Cloud Platform Engineer Salaries

A Cloud Platform 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 Platform Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cloud Platform 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): $82,720
Early Career (1-2 years): $109,146
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $124,494
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $149,837
Expert (over 8 years): $170,884

Levels	Salary
Cloud Arc... Level Cloud Platform Engineer	$82,720
Cloud Arc... Level Cloud Platform Engineer	$109,146
Cloud Pla... Level Cloud Platform Engineer	$124,494
Cloud Arc... Level Cloud Platform Engineer	$149,837
Cloud Arc... Level Cloud Platform Engineer	$170,884

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

District of Columbia: $135,423.
California: $134,909.
Massachusetts: $133,111.

District of Columbia $135,423 California $134,909 Massachusetts $133,111 Washington $132,622 New Jersey $132,573 Alaska $132,402 Connecticut $130,714 New York $130,029

Hawaii $127,839 Rhode Island $126,812 Maryland $126,115 Minnesota $125,161 Colorado $124,794 Illinois $124,672 Oregon $124,207 Delaware $123,864

New Hampshire $123,649 Virginia $123,167 Pennsylvania $121,761 Nevada $121,051 North Dakota $120,819 Michigan $120,452 Wisconsin $120,317 Vermont $120,048

Texas $119,302 Maine $119,253 Arizona $119,180 Ohio $119,094 Georgia $117,969 Indiana $117,406 Wyoming $117,296 Utah $117,125

Iowa $117,052 Kansas $116,465 Louisiana $116,293 North Carolina $116,232 Missouri $116,208 Florida $115,731 Montana $115,474 Nebraska $115,229

Kentucky $115,095 South Carolina $114,605 Tennessee $114,300 Idaho $114,177 New Mexico $113,284 Oklahoma $113,089 Alabama $112,367 South Dakota $111,156

Arkansas $110,496 West Virginia $110,141 Mississippi $109,077

Top Paying Cities for Cloud Platform 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: $128,194
Little Creek: $127,008
Magnolia: $127,534

Lincoln, DE $128,194 Little Creek, DE $127,008 Magnolia, DE $127,534 Milford, DE $128,194 Marydel, DE $126,531 Millsboro, DE $128,194 Millville, DE $129,050 Milton, DE $128,194

Nassau, DE $128,194 Ocean View, DE $129,050 Rehoboth Beach, DE $129,050 Seaford, DE $126,849 Selbyville, DE $129,050 Smyrna, DE $126,384 Viola, DE $127,534 Woodside, DE $127,167

Bear, DE $125,454 Newark, DE $125,503 Claymont, DE $125,601 Delaware City, DE $125,503 Hockessin, DE $125,601 Kirkwood, DE $125,503 Middletown, DE $126,127 Montchanin, DE $125,601

New Castle, DE $125,601 Odessa, DE $126,298 Port Penn, DE $125,161 Rockland, DE $125,601 Saint Georges, DE $125,503 Townsend, DE $126,115 Winterthur, DE $125,601 Lewes, DE $128,194

Wilmington, DE $125,601 Dover, DE $126,947 Dover Afb, DE $127,240 Bethany Beach, DE $129,050 Bethel, DE $126,849 Bridgeville, DE $128,194 Camden Wyoming, DE $127,081 Cheswold, DE $126,653

Clayton, DE $126,335 Dagsboro, DE $129,050 Delmar, DE $126,849 Ellendale, DE $128,194 Felton, DE $128,194 Fenwick Island, DE $129,050 Frankford, DE $129,050 Frederica, DE $128,194

Georgetown, DE $128,194 Greenwood, DE $128,194 Harbeson, DE $128,194 Harrington, DE $128,194 Hartly, DE $126,274 Houston, DE $128,194 Kenton, DE $126,335 Laurel, DE $126,849

Yorklyn, DE $125,601

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

Understanding how a Cloud Platform 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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$114,800

Average $123,864/year

$132,775

$9,567

Average $10,322/month

$11,065

$2,208

Average $2,382/week

$2,553

$55

Average $60/hour

$64

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$132,775	$11,065	$2,553	$64
Average	$123,864	$10,322	$2,382	$60
25th Percentile	$114,800	$9,567	$2,208	$55

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