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 $80,132, a Site Reliability Engineer (2-4 years)earns $95,832, a Reliability Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $115,555, a Reliability Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $140,690, a Reliability Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $166,004,

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 $104,201, California $103,805, Massachusetts $102,422. 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: $170,030; Director, Site Reliability Engineering: $163,775; Site Reliability Manager: $143,321; Senior Site Reliability Engineer: $111,585; Site Reliability Developer: $101,464.

Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Site Reliability Engineer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Site Reliability Engineer in Delaware is $95,307 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): $106,209
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,745 to $101,013
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,861

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Site Reliability Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,013	$8,418	$1,943	$49
Average	$95,307	$7,942	$1,833	$46
25th Percentile	$87,745	$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): $80,132
Early Career (1-2 years): $95,832
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,555
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $140,690
Expert (over 8 years): $166,004

Levels	Salary
Reliabili... Level Site Reliability Engineer	$80,132
Site Reli... Level Site Reliability Engineer	$95,832
Reliabili... Level Site Reliability Engineer	$115,555
Reliabili... Level Site Reliability Engineer	$140,690
Reliabili... Level Site Reliability Engineer	$166,004

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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: $104,201.
California: $103,805.
Massachusetts: $102,422.

District of Columbia $104,201 California $103,805 Massachusetts $102,422 Washington $102,045 New Jersey $102,008 Alaska $101,876 Connecticut $100,577 New York $100,050

Hawaii $98,366 Rhode Island $97,575 Maryland $97,039 Minnesota $96,305 Colorado $96,022 Illinois $95,928 Oregon $95,571 Delaware $95,307

New Hampshire $95,141 Virginia $94,771 Pennsylvania $93,688 Nevada $93,142 North Dakota $92,964 Michigan $92,681 Wisconsin $92,578 Vermont $92,371

Texas $91,797 Maine $91,759 Arizona $91,703 Ohio $91,637 Georgia $90,771 Indiana $90,338 Wyoming $90,253 Utah $90,121

Iowa $90,065 Kansas $89,613 Louisiana $89,481 North Carolina $89,434 Missouri $89,416 Florida $89,049 Montana $88,851 Nebraska $88,663

Kentucky $88,559 South Carolina $88,183 Tennessee $87,947 Idaho $87,853 New Mexico $87,166 Oklahoma $87,016 Alabama $86,461 South Dakota $85,529

Arkansas $85,021 West Virginia $84,748 Mississippi $83,929

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: $94,878
Little Creek: $95,572
Magnolia: $95,435

Lincoln, DE $94,878 Little Creek, DE $95,572 Magnolia, DE $95,435 Milford, DE $95,119 Marydel, DE $95,275 Millsboro, DE $94,480 Millville, DE $94,626 Milton, DE $94,789

Nassau, DE $94,858 Ocean View, DE $94,610 Rehoboth Beach, DE $94,791 Seaford, DE $94,845 Selbyville, DE $94,452 Smyrna, DE $95,638 Viola, DE $95,198 Woodside, DE $95,454

Bear, DE $95,234 Newark, DE $95,198 Claymont, DE $95,393 Delaware City, DE $95,293 Hockessin, DE $95,189 Kirkwood, DE $95,275 Middletown, DE $95,312 Montchanin, DE $95,211

New Castle, DE $95,225 Odessa, DE $95,359 Port Penn, DE $95,423 Rockland, DE $95,220 Saint Georges, DE $95,282 Townsend, DE $95,428 Winterthur, DE $95,232 Lewes, DE $94,826

Wilmington, DE $95,194 Dover, DE $95,572 Dover Afb, DE $95,069 Bethany Beach, DE $94,510 Bethel, DE $94,608 Bridgeville, DE $94,831 Camden Wyoming, DE $95,303 Cheswold, DE $95,541

Clayton, DE $95,544 Dagsboro, DE $94,444 Delmar, DE $94,292 Ellendale, DE $94,579 Felton, DE $95,111 Fenwick Island, DE $94,465 Frankford, DE $94,300 Frederica, DE $95,205

Georgetown, DE $94,408 Greenwood, DE $94,846 Harbeson, DE $94,509 Harrington, DE $94,991 Hartly, DE $95,286 Houston, DE $94,855 Kenton, DE $95,549 Laurel, DE $94,352

Yorklyn, DE $95,218

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 June 01, 2026

$87,745

Average $95,307/year

$101,013

$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	$101,013	$8,418	$1,943	$49
Average	$95,307	$7,942	$1,833	$46
25th Percentile	$87,745	$7,312	$1,687	$42

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