Salary Distribution
See how Platform Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$100,600$127,500$162,500$195,443$233,748
What the numbers mean
- P10: Entry-level or lower-paying markets
- P25-P75: Typical salary range (middle 50%)
- Median: Half earn more, half earn less
- P90: Senior roles or high-paying markets
Your salary potential
Most Platform Engineers earn between $127,500 and $195,443. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $233,748 or more.
Platform Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
140 jobsMedian$152,650
Range$125,000 - $190,000
New York
79 jobsMedian$187,500
Range$153,900 - $233,600
San Francisco
52 jobsMedian$225,000
Range$175,000 - $242,500
US
34 jobsMedian$150,075
Range$124,800 - $192,000
Seattle
23 jobsMedian$196,700
Range$155,000 - $216,000
Chicago
22 jobsMedian$134,400
Range$102,500 - $179,375
Austin
19 jobsMedian$184,000
Range$170,000 - $207,000
Charlotte
18 jobsMedian$171,500
Range$143,930 - $199,500
Jersey City
17 jobsMedian$163,750
Range$163,750 - $215,500
Irving
16 jobsMedian$171,500
Range$162,500 - $195,200
Atlanta
15 jobsMedian$168,025
Range$136,400 - $208,250
Boston
15 jobsMedian$160,000
Range$133,000 - $185,000
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