Junior Platform Engineer Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$145,533 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$80,166 $145,533 $190,994
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Junior Platform Engineer in United States is $145,533 per year as of July 2026, based on 126 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $80,166, while senior specialists can earn up to $190,994. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,040 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Junior Platform Engineer.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Junior Platform Engineer over the last 6 months in United States.

πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Junior Platform Engineer in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 168 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Junior Platform Engineer 126 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 87 0 0
Entry Level $80,166
Junior $100,489
Median Salary $145,533
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $159,748
Expert / Top Earners $190,994

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