In May 2026, 37 Data Engineer positions were posted, with 37 still open at month-end. Postings +27.6% vs. April 2026. Median compensation (p50) for the month: $176k. That's +1.9% on p50 vs. the prior month. Band width (p25–p90) spans $169k–$188k.
37 postings across the month · 37 open at month-end. · +27.6% MoM
Frequently asked questions
- How did Data Engineer hiring change in May 2026?
- Postings rose 27.6% versus the prior month (37 vs. 29).
- What did a Data Engineer earn in May 2026?
- The p50 (median) for Data Engineer positions posted in May 2026 was $176k. See p25/p50/p75/p90 in the table above.
- Which company hired the most Data Engineer engineers in May 2026?
- Airbnb led with 10 Data Engineer postings during the month. Full top-5 listed below.
- Is this May 2026 Data Engineer snapshot still valid?
- Yes — snapshots freeze at month-end. The numbers reflect Data Engineer postings during May 2026 and won't change. For current data, see the live role page.