Salary Distribution
See how Platform Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$109,865$135,000$166,735$195,443$232,000
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 $135,000 and $195,443. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $232,000 or more.
Platform Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
138 jobsMedian$157,000
Range$127,500 - $190,000
New York
77 jobsMedian$187,500
Range$161,393 - $215,000
San Francisco
44 jobsMedian$207,500
Range$171,500 - $230,000
US
33 jobsMedian$154,750
Range$126,400 - $197,500
Chicago
26 jobsMedian$171,500
Range$135,328 - $190,250
Seattle
26 jobsMedian$182,400
Range$172,051 - $210,950
Charlotte
22 jobsMedian$151,515
Range$127,500 - $172,650
Jersey City
17 jobsMedian$163,750
Range$163,750 - $183,500
Washington
16 jobsMedian$153,000
Range$140,850 - $170,000
Austin
15 jobsMedian$186,500
Range$172,650 - $215,700
Boston
14 jobsMedian$152,500
Range$126,950 - $187,500
Cupertino
13 jobsMedian$209,750
Range$200,200 - $233,748
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