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

A Lead Data Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $141,127 for beginners, reaching about $143,383 at mid-level, and approach $152,136 for experts.

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

Lead Data Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Data Engineer roles are District of Columbia $161,698, California $161,084, Massachusetts $158,938. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Lead Data Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Lead Big Data Engineer: $178,389; Lead Algorithm Engineer: $176,300; Lead AI Engineer: $176,243; Lead Machine Learning Engineer: $176,230; Lead Data Scientist: $173,285.

Lead Data Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead Data Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Data Engineer in Delaware is $147,897 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $71.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $162,819
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $131,649 to $155,708
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $116,856

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Lead Data Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$155,708	$12,976	$2,994	$75
Average	$147,897	$12,325	$2,844	$71
25th Percentile	$131,649	$10,971	$2,532	$63

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Data Engineer Salaries

A Lead 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 Lead Data Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead 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): $141,127
Early Career (1-2 years): $142,255
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $143,383
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $147,445
Expert (over 8 years): $152,136

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Lead Data Engineer	$141,127
Intermediate Level Lead Data Engineer	$142,255
Senior Level Lead Data Engineer	$143,383
Specialist Level Lead Data Engineer	$147,445
Expert Level Lead Data Engineer	$152,136

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

District of Columbia: $161,698.
California: $161,084.
Massachusetts: $158,938.

District of Columbia $161,698 California $161,084 Massachusetts $158,938 Washington $158,353 New Jersey $158,295 Alaska $158,090 Connecticut $156,075 New York $155,257

Hawaii $152,643 Rhode Island $151,416 Maryland $150,584 Minnesota $149,445 Colorado $149,007 Illinois $148,861 Oregon $148,306 Delaware $147,897

New Hampshire $147,640 Virginia $147,064 Pennsylvania $145,385 Nevada $144,538 North Dakota $144,260 Michigan $143,822 Wisconsin $143,662 Vermont $143,340

Texas $142,449 Maine $142,391 Arizona $142,303 Ohio $142,201 Georgia $140,858 Indiana $140,186 Wyoming $140,054 Utah $139,850

Iowa $139,762 Kansas $139,061 Louisiana $138,857 North Carolina $138,784 Missouri $138,755 Florida $138,185 Montana $137,878 Nebraska $137,586

Kentucky $137,426 South Carolina $136,841 Tennessee $136,476 Idaho $136,330 New Mexico $135,264 Oklahoma $135,030 Alabama $134,169 South Dakota $132,723

Arkansas $131,934 West Virginia $131,511 Mississippi $130,240

Top Paying Cities for Lead 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: $153,067
Little Creek: $151,650
Magnolia: $152,278

Lincoln, DE $153,067 Little Creek, DE $151,650 Magnolia, DE $152,278 Milford, DE $153,067 Marydel, DE $151,080 Millsboro, DE $153,067 Millville, DE $154,089 Milton, DE $153,067

Nassau, DE $153,067 Ocean View, DE $154,089 Rehoboth Beach, DE $154,089 Seaford, DE $151,460 Selbyville, DE $154,089 Smyrna, DE $150,905 Viola, DE $152,278 Woodside, DE $151,840

Bear, DE $149,795 Newark, DE $149,854 Claymont, DE $149,971 Delaware City, DE $149,854 Hockessin, DE $149,971 Kirkwood, DE $149,854 Middletown, DE $150,599 Montchanin, DE $149,971

New Castle, DE $149,971 Odessa, DE $150,803 Port Penn, DE $149,445 Rockland, DE $149,971 Saint Georges, DE $149,854 Townsend, DE $150,584 Winterthur, DE $149,971 Lewes, DE $153,067

Wilmington, DE $149,971 Dover, DE $151,577 Dover Afb, DE $151,927 Bethany Beach, DE $154,089 Bethel, DE $151,460 Bridgeville, DE $153,067 Camden Wyoming, DE $151,738 Cheswold, DE $151,226

Clayton, DE $150,847 Dagsboro, DE $154,089 Delmar, DE $151,460 Ellendale, DE $153,067 Felton, DE $153,067 Fenwick Island, DE $154,089 Frankford, DE $154,089 Frederica, DE $153,067

Georgetown, DE $153,067 Greenwood, DE $153,067 Harbeson, DE $153,067 Harrington, DE $153,067 Hartly, DE $150,774 Houston, DE $153,067 Kenton, DE $150,847 Laurel, DE $151,460

Yorklyn, DE $149,971

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

Understanding how a Lead 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$131,649

Average $147,897/year

$155,708

$10,971

Average $12,325/month

$12,976

$2,532

Average $2,844/week

$2,994

$63

Average $71/hour

$75

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$155,708	$12,976	$2,994	$75
Average	$147,897	$12,325	$2,844	$71
25th Percentile	$131,649	$10,971	$2,532	$63

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