Data Engineer salary benchmark
Builds and operates data pipelines.
Updated
Data Engineer at the mid-level band posts a p50 of $161k across 26 qualifying postings. Band width (p25–p90) at the mid-level band spans $141k – $247k.
| Level | p25 | p50 | p75 | p90 | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mid | $141k | $161k | $191k | $247k | 26 |
Companies hiring Data Engineer
Top 5 by active postings over the trailing 26 weeks.
Common stacks for Data Engineer
Stacks mentioned most often in Data Engineer postings. Each links to a narrowed benchmark page.
Data Engineer by city
Top hiring markets for Data Engineer. Each links to a narrowed benchmark page.
Frequently asked questions
- What does a Data Engineer typically earn?
- Median compensation for Data Engineer is in the table above, broken down by experience level. Numbers reflect the trailing 26 weeks of disclosed-salary postings only.
- How wide is the compensation band for Data Engineer?
- Band width varies by level. At the mid-level band, p25 sits at $141k and p90 at $247k — a ratio you can use to gauge how much variance to expect when interviewing for Data Engineer positions.
- Where can I see live Data Engineer job postings?
- The "Companies hiring Data Engineer" list below shows the companies with the most active postings for this role. You can also browse the underlying job posts at /jobs filtered to this role.
Methodology
Percentiles computed via PERCENTILE_CONT(p) WITHIN GROUP (ORDER BY salary_mid) on disclosed salary ranges only — full methodology.