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How much does Release Engineer make?
Total pay range
$138K - $208K/yr
$168K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$109K - $155K/yrBase pay
$28K - $53K/yrAdditional pay
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
Recent salaries shared by Release Engineer
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Release Engineer
|
1-3 years
$116K/yr
($107K • $9K)
Cambridge, MA
submitted on Dec 15, 2024
$116K/yr
$107K • $9K
Release Engineer
|
4-6 years
$93K - $108K/yr
Saint George, UT
submitted on Dec 3, 2024
$93K - $108K/yr
Release Engineer
|
15+ years
$166K/yr
($166K • $0)
New York, NY
submitted on Nov 30, 2024
$166K/yr
$166K • $0
Release Engineer
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10-14 years
$127K/yr
($127K • $0)
Grand Rapids, MI
submitted on Nov 1, 2024
$127K/yr
$127K • $0
Release Engineer
|
4-6 years
$70K/yr
($70K • $0)
Pleasanton, CA
submitted on Oct 30, 2024
$70K/yr
$70K • $0
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Release Engineer
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1-3 years
$77K - $89K/yr
Richardson, TX
submitted on Oct 23, 2024
$77K - $89K/yr
Release Engineer
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4-6 years
$115K - $133K/yr
Boston, MA
submitted on Oct 14, 2024
$115K - $133K/yr
Release Engineer
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1-3 years
$93K/yr
($88K • $5K)
Austin, TX
submitted on Sep 26, 2024
$93K/yr
$88K • $5K
Release Engineer
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1-3 years
$100K/yr
($91K • $9K)
Pleasanton, CA
submitted on Sep 18, 2024
$100K/yr
$91K • $9K
Release Engineer
|
4-6 years
$125K - $144K/yr
Natick, MA
submitted on Sep 17, 2024
$125K - $144K/yr
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Release Engineer in United States are Manufacturing with a median total pay of $182,480, Information Technology with a median total pay of $162,516, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $142,989, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $139,035, and Financial Services with a median total pay of $135,582.
Manufacturing
The top paying company in Manufacturing for Release Engineer is Tesla.
Frequently asked questions about Release Engineer salaries
The average salary for Release Engineer is $168,167 per year or $81 per hour, with top earners making up to $251,378 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $137,653 (25th percentile) to $208,417 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 700 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Release Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Release Engineer is $208,417 per year, $17,368 per month or $100 per hour.
The lowest salary for Release Engineer is $137,653 per year, $11,471 per month or $66 per hour.
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