Salary Distribution
See how Platform Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$100,600$129,500$160,000$193,650$227,315
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 $129,500 and $193,650. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $227,315 or more.
Platform Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
155 jobsMedian$157,000
Range$130,469 - $192,500
New York
76 jobsMedian$185,000
Range$157,000 - $212,500
San Francisco
46 jobsMedian$190,000
Range$172,650 - $227,500
US
35 jobsMedian$150,000
Range$115,000 - $175,000
Seattle
30 jobsMedian$183,500
Range$172,650 - $213,000
Austin
24 jobsMedian$180,000
Range$140,800 - $200,000
Chicago
23 jobsMedian$150,000
Range$120,000 - $172,650
Jersey City
20 jobsMedian$163,750
Range$139,375 - $183,500
San Diego
18 jobsMedian$151,838
Range$135,000 - $192,500
Charlotte
15 jobsMedian$162,500
Range$127,500 - $172,650
Washington
12 jobsMedian$140,000
Range$126,950 - $170,560
Irving
11 jobsMedian$171,500
Range$157,200 - $232,000
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