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Data Engineer salary benchmark

Builds and operates data pipelines.

Updated Jun 15, 2026

Data Engineer at the mid-level band posts a p50 of $169k across 56 qualifying postings. Band width (p25–p90) at the mid-level band spans $135k – $264k.

Levelp25p50p75p90n
mid$135k$169k$207k$264k56

Companies hiring Data Engineer

Top 5 by active postings over the trailing 26 weeks.

  • Speechify51 roles · p50 $170k
  • Databricks32 roles · p50 $181k
  • OpenAI18 roles · p50 $293k
  • Airbnb12 roles · p50 $179k
  • Lyft12 roles · p50 $138k

See the full list →

Common stacks for Data Engineer

Stacks mentioned most often in Data Engineer postings. Each links to a narrowed benchmark page.

  • python63 postings · p50 $170k
  • typescript45 postings · p50 $153k
  • aws33 postings · p50 $188k
  • git20 postings · p50 $167k
  • sql20 postings · p50 $133k
  • gcp17 postings · p50 $170k
  • rust13 postings · p50 $241k
  • terraform13 postings · p50 $170k

Data Engineer by city

Top hiring markets for Data Engineer. Each links to a narrowed benchmark page.

  • Remote22 postings · p50 $170k
  • NYC16 postings · p50 $167k
  • SF13 postings · p50 $172k
  • US-Other9 postings · p50 $167k
  • Non-US8 postings · p50 $162k
  • Chicago6 postings · p50 $172k
  • Austin5 postings · p50 $131k
  • Denver2 postings · p50 $108k

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 $135k and p90 at $264k — 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.

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