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Snapshot — data as of March 2026. See the live page for current data.

Data Engineer hiring — March 2026

As of Mar 31, 2026

In March 2026, 9 Data Engineer positions were posted, with 9 still open at month-end. Median compensation (p50) for the month: $152k. Band width (p25–p90) spans $152k–$152k.

p25

$152k

p50

$152k

p75

$152k

p90

$152k

9 postings across the month · 9 open at month-end.

Top companies hiring Data Engineer in March 2026

Ranked by Data Engineer postings during this specific month.

  • Apple20 postings
  • OpenAI8 postings
  • Oscar Health7 postings
  • Instacart6 postings
  • Plaid6 postings

Frequently asked questions

How did Data Engineer hiring change in March 2026?
9 Data Engineer positions posted in March 2026. No prior-month comparable was available for this snapshot.
What did a Data Engineer earn in March 2026?
The p50 (median) for Data Engineer positions posted in March 2026 was $152k. See p25/p50/p75/p90 in the table above.
Which company hired the most Data Engineer engineers in March 2026?
Apple led with 20 Data Engineer postings during the month. Full top-5 listed below.
Is this March 2026 Data Engineer snapshot still valid?
Yes — snapshots freeze at month-end. The numbers reflect Data Engineer postings during March 2026 and won't change. For current data, see the live role page.
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