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Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Newark, Delaware

The median site reliability engineer salary in Newark, DE is $147,900 per year, which is 2.0% above the national median and 1.0% above the Delaware state average.

City Median
$147,900
vs State Avg
+$1,450
vs National
+$2,900
Cost of Living
102%

Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Newark by Experience

In Newark, an entry-level site reliability engineer earns around $93,840, while experienced professionals earn up to $214,200 per year. The local cost of living index is 102% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$93,840
+$1,840 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$150,960
+$2,960 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$214,200
+$4,200 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Newark, DE

Percentile Newark
10th Percentile $89,760
25th Percentile $117,300
Median (50th) $147,900
75th Percentile $188,700
90th Percentile $224,400

Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE
$152,250
Pop. 70,898
Bear, DE
$143,550
Pop. 21,000
Middletown, DE
$142,100
Pop. 22,350
Dover, DE
$139,200
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Site Reliability Engineer in Newark

Education

Most site reliability engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Newark and the surrounding Delaware area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

LinuxKubernetesTerraformPythonMonitoring ToolsIncident Response

Job Outlook

Nationally, site reliability engineer employment is projected to grow 22% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Newark may vary based on local industry and population growth.