Which platform engineering skills command $24,000+ higher salaries? We analyze 220+ tools from the Dice 2025 Tech Salary Report, break down the commoditization trap catching most engineers, and reveal S-tier specializations earning $130K-152K. Discover why Elasticsearch engineers out-earn Azure architects by $24K, and get practical 18-month roadmaps to move from B-tier to S-tier compensation.
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