What are the main factors that influence a Site Reliability 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 Site Reliability Engineer's salary?

A Site Reliability Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Reliability Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $80,133, a Site Reliability Engineer (2-4 years)earns $95,834, a Reliability Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $115,558, a Reliability Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $140,691, a Reliability Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $166,009,

What are the highest paying states for a Site Reliability Engineer?

Site Reliability Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Site Reliability Engineer roles are District of Columbia $104,203, California $103,808, Massachusetts $102,424. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Site Reliability Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Site Reliability Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Site Reliability Engineering Manager: $170,026; Director, Site Reliability Engineering: $163,785; Site Reliability Manager: $143,328; Senior Site Reliability Engineer: $111,586; Site Reliability Developer: $101,462.

Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Site Reliability Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Site Reliability Engineer in Delaware is $95,309 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,202
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,750 to $101,011
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,867

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Site Reliability Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,011	$8,418	$1,943	$49
Average	$95,309	$7,942	$1,833	$46
25th Percentile	$87,750	$7,312	$1,687	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Site Reliability Engineer Salaries

A Site Reliability 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 Site Reliability Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Site Reliability 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): $80,133
Early Career (1-2 years): $95,834
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,558
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $140,691
Expert (over 8 years): $166,009

Levels	Salary
Reliabili... Level Site Reliability Engineer	$80,133
Site Reli... Level Site Reliability Engineer	$95,834
Reliabili... Level Site Reliability Engineer	$115,558
Reliabili... Level Site Reliability Engineer	$140,691
Reliabili... Level Site Reliability Engineer	$166,009

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

District of Columbia: $104,203.
California: $103,808.
Massachusetts: $102,424.

District of Columbia $104,203 California $103,808 Massachusetts $102,424 Washington $102,048 New Jersey $102,010 Alaska $101,878 Connecticut $100,580 New York $100,053

Hawaii $98,368 Rhode Island $97,577 Maryland $97,041 Minnesota $96,307 Colorado $96,025 Illinois $95,930 Oregon $95,573 Delaware $95,309

New Hampshire $95,144 Virginia $94,773 Pennsylvania $93,690 Nevada $93,145 North Dakota $92,966 Michigan $92,683 Wisconsin $92,580 Vermont $92,373

Texas $91,799 Maine $91,761 Arizona $91,705 Ohio $91,639 Georgia $90,773 Indiana $90,340 Wyoming $90,255 Utah $90,124

Iowa $90,067 Kansas $89,615 Louisiana $89,484 North Carolina $89,437 Missouri $89,418 Florida $89,051 Montana $88,853 Nebraska $88,665

Kentucky $88,561 South Carolina $88,185 Tennessee $87,950 Idaho $87,855 New Mexico $87,168 Oklahoma $87,018 Alabama $86,463 South Dakota $85,531

Arkansas $85,023 West Virginia $84,750 Mississippi $83,931

Top Paying Cities for Site Reliability 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: $94,880
Little Creek: $95,575
Magnolia: $95,437

Lincoln, DE $94,880 Little Creek, DE $95,575 Magnolia, DE $95,437 Milford, DE $95,121 Marydel, DE $95,277 Millsboro, DE $94,482 Millville, DE $94,628 Milton, DE $94,792

Nassau, DE $94,860 Ocean View, DE $94,612 Rehoboth Beach, DE $94,794 Seaford, DE $94,847 Selbyville, DE $94,455 Smyrna, DE $95,641 Viola, DE $95,200 Woodside, DE $95,456

Bear, DE $95,236 Newark, DE $95,200 Claymont, DE $95,395 Delaware City, DE $95,295 Hockessin, DE $95,192 Kirkwood, DE $95,277 Middletown, DE $95,314 Montchanin, DE $95,213

New Castle, DE $95,227 Odessa, DE $95,361 Port Penn, DE $95,425 Rockland, DE $95,223 Saint Georges, DE $95,284 Townsend, DE $95,431 Winterthur, DE $95,234 Lewes, DE $94,828

Wilmington, DE $95,196 Dover, DE $95,575 Dover Afb, DE $95,071 Bethany Beach, DE $94,512 Bethel, DE $94,610 Bridgeville, DE $94,833 Camden Wyoming, DE $95,305 Cheswold, DE $95,544

Clayton, DE $95,546 Dagsboro, DE $94,446 Delmar, DE $94,295 Ellendale, DE $94,581 Felton, DE $95,113 Fenwick Island, DE $94,467 Frankford, DE $94,302 Frederica, DE $95,208

Georgetown, DE $94,410 Greenwood, DE $94,848 Harbeson, DE $94,511 Harrington, DE $94,993 Hartly, DE $95,289 Houston, DE $94,858 Kenton, DE $95,551 Laurel, DE $94,354

Yorklyn, DE $95,220

Site Reliability Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Site Reliability 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 May 01, 2026

$87,750

Average $95,309/year

$101,011

$7,312

Average $7,942/month

$8,418

$1,687

Average $1,833/week

$1,943

$42

Average $46/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,011	$8,418	$1,943	$49
Average	$95,309	$7,942	$1,833	$46
25th Percentile	$87,750	$7,312	$1,687	$42

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