Data Engineer salary benchmark
Builds and operates data pipelines.
Updated
Data Engineer at the mid-level band posts a p50 of $170k across 51 qualifying postings. Band width (p25–p90) at the mid-level band spans $144k – $250k.
| Level | p25 | p50 | p75 | p90 | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mid | $144k | $170k | $204k | $250k | 51 |
Companies hiring Data Engineer
Top 5 by active postings over the trailing 26 weeks.
- Speechify51 roles · p50 $170k
- Databricks32 roles · p50 $181k
- Apple10 roles
- Socure10 roles
- Plaid9 roles
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 $144k and p90 at $250k — 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.