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

Data Engineer hiring — April 2026

As of Apr 30, 2026

In April 2026, 29 Data Engineer positions were posted, with 29 still open at month-end. Postings +222.2% vs. March 2026. Median compensation (p50) for the month: $173k. That's +13.6% on p50 vs. the prior month. Band width (p25–p90) spans $170k–$178k.

p25

$170k

p50

$173k

p75

$176k

p90

$178k

29 postings across the month · 29 open at month-end. · +222.2% MoM

Top companies hiring Data Engineer in April 2026

Ranked by Data Engineer postings during this specific month.

  • Speechify51 postings
  • Databricks40 postings
  • Roblox7 postings
  • Crunchyroll6 postings
  • Discord6 postings

Frequently asked questions

How did Data Engineer hiring change in April 2026?
Postings rose 222.2% versus the prior month (29 vs. 9).
What did a Data Engineer earn in April 2026?
The p50 (median) for Data Engineer positions posted in April 2026 was $173k. See p25/p50/p75/p90 in the table above.
Which company hired the most Data Engineer engineers in April 2026?
Speechify led with 51 Data Engineer postings during the month. Full top-5 listed below.
Is this April 2026 Data Engineer snapshot still valid?
Yes — snapshots freeze at month-end. The numbers reflect Data Engineer postings during April 2026 and won't change. For current data, see the live role page.
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