▼20%
$87,975
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$66k
MEDIAN
$88k
90%
$123k
The average salary for a Release Engineer is $87,975
Base Salary
$66k - $123k
Bonus
$1k - $12k
Profit Sharing
$1k - $25k
Total Pay
$66k - $127k
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Common Health Benefits for a Release Engineer
Medical
88%
Dental
83%
Vision
72%
None
12%
Gender Breakdown for Release Engineers
Male
71.9%
Female
28.1%
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FAQs About Release Engineers
What is the highest pay for Release Engineers?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Release Engineer is $123k / year
What is the lowest pay for Release Engineers?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Release Engineer is $66k / year
How can Release Engineers increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Release Engineer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Release Engineer that oversees more junior Release Engineers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.