Salary Distribution
See how Platform Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$101,010$131,150$163,750$195,443$231,500
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 $131,150 and $195,443. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $231,500 or more.
Platform Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
141 jobsMedian$155,664
Range$133,350 - $190,000
New York
79 jobsMedian$188,500
Range$160,000 - $221,557
San Francisco
57 jobsMedian$213,000
Range$175,000 - $242,500
Seattle
32 jobsMedian$181,250
Range$163,750 - $213,000
US
31 jobsMedian$150,000
Range$111,525 - $180,350
Chicago
24 jobsMedian$162,000
Range$131,500 - $200,000
Charlotte
20 jobsMedian$153,500
Range$128,113 - $171,500
Austin
19 jobsMedian$179,400
Range$165,000 - $187,500
Jersey City
16 jobsMedian$167,500
Range$163,750 - $220,900
Atlanta
13 jobsMedian$185,000
Range$130,333 - $195,000
Boston
13 jobsMedian$158,750
Range$133,000 - $235,000
Irving
13 jobsMedian$173,400
Range$171,500 - $195,200
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