Platform Engineer Salaries
How much does a Platform Engineer make?
Total pay range
$173K - $278K/yr
$217K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$123K - $184K/yrBase pay
$50K - $94K/yrAdditional pay
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Popular companies for Platform Engineers
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724 Popular companies with Platform Engineer
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for a Platform Engineer in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $206,588, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $182,320, Information Technology with a median total pay of $178,994, Financial Services with a median total pay of $176,053, and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $159,800.
The top paying company in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Platform Engineer is bp.
Top paying companies in Retail & Wholesale for Platform Engineer are Costco Wholesale, DICK'S Sporting Goods, and Kohl's.
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Platform Engineer are Arista Networks, Cisco, and Lifion.
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Platform Engineer are Citadel, Envestnet, and Vanguard.
Top paying companies in Media & Communication for Platform Engineer are Turn, Shift Paradigm, and Red Ventures.
Energy, Mining & Utilities
$206,588
Energy, Mining & Utilities
The top paying company in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Platform Engineer is bp.
Retail & Wholesale
$182,320
Energy, Mining & Utilities
The top paying company in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Platform Engineer is bp.
Information Technology
$178,994
Energy, Mining & Utilities
The top paying company in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Platform Engineer is bp.
Financial Services
$176,053
Energy, Mining & Utilities
The top paying company in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Platform Engineer is bp.
Media & Communication
$159,800
Energy, Mining & Utilities
The top paying company in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Platform Engineer is bp.
Recent salaries shared by Platform Engineer
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Platform Engineer
1-3 years
$115K/yr
$110K • $5K
Utah, IL
submitted on Jun 1, 2026
$115K/yr
$110K • $5K
Platform Engineer
7-9 years
$107K - $124K/yr
Chicago, IL
submitted on May 31, 2026
$107K - $124K/yr
Platform Engineer
4-6 years
$131K/yr
$128K • $3K
Seattle, WA
submitted on May 26, 2026
$131K/yr
$128K • $3K
Platform Engineer
7-9 years
$124K - $145K/yr
Naperville, IL
submitted on May 21, 2026
$124K - $145K/yr
Platform Engineer
7-9 years
$146K/yr
$139K • $7K
Philadelphia, PA
submitted on May 21, 2026
$146K/yr
$139K • $7K
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Platform Engineer
4-6 years
$128K - $148K/yr
Houston, TX
submitted on May 21, 2026
$128K - $148K/yr
Platform Engineer
4-6 years
$135K/yr
$135K • $0
Cary, NC
submitted on May 19, 2026
$135K/yr
$135K • $0
Platform Engineer
4-6 years
$105K/yr
$105K • $0
Atlanta, GA
submitted on May 18, 2026
$105K/yr
$105K • $0
Platform Engineer
4-6 years
$115K/yr
$108K • $7K
Denver, CO
submitted on May 18, 2026
$115K/yr
$108K • $7K
Platform Engineer
1-3 years
$111K - $129K/yr
Newark, NJ
submitted on May 16, 2026
$111K - $129K/yr
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Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.Show more
Frequently asked questions about Platform Engineer salaries
How much does a Platform Engineer in United States make?
The average salary for a Platform Engineer is $217,374 per year or $105 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $343,604 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $173,038 (25th percentile) and $277,969 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1419 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Platform Engineer employees in United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Platform Engineer in United States?
The highest salary for a Platform Engineer in United States is $277,969 per year, $23,164 per month or $134 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Platform Engineer in United States?
The lowest salary for a Platform Engineer in United States is $173,038 per year, $14,420 per month or $83 per hour.