Platform Engineer Salary in the United States

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How much does a Platform Engineer make in the United States? The average Platform Engineer salary in the United States is $136,288 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $129,319 and $144,537. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Senior Platform Engineer
Capital One - RICHMOND , VA
Senior Platform Engineer. Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space. Do you enjoy solving complex technical problems in a fast-paced, collabor
- 1 day ago
Senior Platform Engineer
Capital One - MCLEAN , VA
Senior Platform Engineer. Do you enjoy solving technical issues, empathize with customer user experiences and want to keep up with the latest tech. Do you thriv
- 1 day ago
Senior Platform Engineer
Capital One - RICHMOND , VA
Senior Platform Engineer. Do you enjoy solving technical issues, empathize with customer user experiences and want to keep up with the latest tech. Do you thriv
- 1 day ago
Senior Platform Engineer
Capital One - RICHMOND , VA
Senior Platform Engineer. Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space. Do you enjoy solving complex technical problems in a fast-paced, collabor
- 1 day ago
Senior Platform Engineer
Capital One - RICHMOND , VA
Senior Platform Engineer. Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space. Do you enjoy solving complex technical problems in a fast-paced, collabor
- 1 day ago
Senior Platform Engineer
Capital One - MCLEAN , VA
Senior Platform Engineer. Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space. Do you enjoy solving complex technical problems in a fast-paced, collabor
- 1 day ago

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136288

Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Platform Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Platform Engineer ranges from $129,319 to $144,537 with the average base salary of $136,288. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $135,879 to $156,776 with the average total cash compensation of $146,808.

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