What are the main factors that influence a Data Engineering Lead's salary?

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

How does experience change A Data Engineering Lead's salary?

A Data Engineering Lead's salary grows with experience: a Database Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $75,595, a Database Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $102,146, a Data Engineering Lead (4-7 years)earns $124,316, a Database Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $142,747, a Database Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $166,521,

What are the highest paying states for a Data Engineering Lead?

Data Engineering Lead salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Data Engineering Lead roles are District of Columbia $135,149, California $134,637, Massachusetts $132,842. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Data Engineering Lead roles make?

Salaries for Data Engineering Lead level roles vary by specialization: Head Of Data Engineering: $266,363; Director Of Data Engineering: $184,050; Lead Engineering Test Pilot: $169,800; Data Engineering Senior Manager: $158,595; Engineering Lead: $152,448.

Data Engineering Lead Salary in Delaware

How much does a Data Engineering Lead make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Engineering Lead in Delaware is $123,614 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $144,060
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $113,503 to $134,316
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $104,298

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Data Engineering Lead Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,316	$11,193	$2,583	$65
Average	$123,614	$10,301	$2,377	$59
25th Percentile	$113,503	$9,459	$2,183	$55

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Key Factors That Influence Data Engineering Lead Salaries

A Data Engineering Lead'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 Data Engineering Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Engineering Lead'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): $75,595
Early Career (1-2 years): $102,146
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $124,316
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $142,747
Expert (over 8 years): $166,521

Levels	Salary
Database ... Level Data Engineering Lead	$75,595
Database ... Level Data Engineering Lead	$102,146
Data Engi... Level Data Engineering Lead	$124,316
Database ... Level Data Engineering Lead	$142,747
Database ... Level Data Engineering Lead	$166,521

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How Do Data Engineering Lead 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 Data Engineering Leads. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $135,149.
California: $134,637.
Massachusetts: $132,842.

District of Columbia $135,149 California $134,637 Massachusetts $132,842 Washington $132,354 New Jersey $132,305 Alaska $132,134 Connecticut $130,450 New York $129,766

Hawaii $127,581 Rhode Island $126,556 Maryland $125,860 Minnesota $124,908 Colorado $124,542 Illinois $124,420 Oregon $123,956 Delaware $123,614

New Hampshire $123,399 Virginia $122,918 Pennsylvania $121,515 Nevada $120,807 North Dakota $120,575 Michigan $120,209 Wisconsin $120,074 Vermont $119,806

Texas $119,061 Maine $119,012 Arizona $118,939 Ohio $118,854 Georgia $117,731 Indiana $117,169 Wyoming $117,059 Utah $116,888

Iowa $116,815 Kansas $116,229 Louisiana $116,058 North Carolina $115,997 Missouri $115,973 Florida $115,497 Montana $115,241 Nebraska $114,996

Kentucky $114,862 South Carolina $114,374 Tennessee $114,069 Idaho $113,947 New Mexico $113,056 Oklahoma $112,860 Alabama $112,140 South Dakota $110,932

Arkansas $110,273 West Virginia $109,919 Mississippi $108,857

Top Paying Cities for Data Engineering Leads

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: $123,058
Little Creek: $123,958
Magnolia: $123,780

Lincoln, DE $123,058 Little Creek, DE $123,958 Magnolia, DE $123,780 Milford, DE $123,370 Marydel, DE $123,573 Millsboro, DE $122,541 Millville, DE $122,730 Milton, DE $122,943

Nassau, DE $123,032 Ocean View, DE $122,710 Rehoboth Beach, DE $122,945 Seaford, DE $123,015 Selbyville, DE $122,506 Smyrna, DE $124,044 Viola, DE $123,473 Woodside, DE $123,805

Bear, DE $123,519 Newark, DE $123,473 Claymont, DE $123,725 Delaware City, DE $123,596 Hockessin, DE $123,462 Kirkwood, DE $123,573 Middletown, DE $123,620 Montchanin, DE $123,490

New Castle, DE $123,508 Odessa, DE $123,681 Port Penn, DE $123,764 Rockland, DE $123,502 Saint Georges, DE $123,581 Townsend, DE $123,772 Winterthur, DE $123,517 Lewes, DE $122,990

Wilmington, DE $123,468 Dover, DE $123,958 Dover Afb, DE $123,305 Bethany Beach, DE $122,580 Bethel, DE $122,707 Bridgeville, DE $122,997 Camden Wyoming, DE $123,609 Cheswold, DE $123,918

Clayton, DE $123,922 Dagsboro, DE $122,495 Delmar, DE $122,298 Ellendale, DE $122,669 Felton, DE $123,360 Fenwick Island, DE $122,522 Frankford, DE $122,308 Frederica, DE $123,482

Georgetown, DE $122,449 Greenwood, DE $123,016 Harbeson, DE $122,579 Harrington, DE $123,204 Hartly, DE $123,587 Houston, DE $123,028 Kenton, DE $123,928 Laurel, DE $122,375

Yorklyn, DE $123,498

Data Engineering Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Engineering Lead'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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$113,503

Average $123,614/year

$134,316

$9,459

Average $10,301/month

$11,193

$2,183

Average $2,377/week

$2,583

$55

Average $59/hour

$65

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,316	$11,193	$2,583	$65
Average	$123,614	$10,301	$2,377	$59
25th Percentile	$113,503	$9,459	$2,183	$55

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