Snapshot — data as of August 2026. See the live page for current data.
Data Engineer hiring — August 2026
As of
In August 2026, 22 Data Engineer positions were posted, with 22 still open at month-end. Postings +37.5% vs. July 2026. Median compensation (p50) for the month: $162k. That's +5.1% on p50 vs. the prior month. Band width (p25–p90) spans $162k–$162k.
p25
$162k
p50
$162k
p75
$162k
p90
$162k
22 postings across the month · 22 open at month-end. · +37.5% MoM
Top companies hiring Data Engineer in August 2026
Ranked by Data Engineer postings during this specific month.
Frequently asked questions
- How did Data Engineer hiring change in August 2026?
- Postings rose 37.5% versus the prior month (22 vs. 16).
- What did a Data Engineer earn in August 2026?
- The p50 (median) for Data Engineer positions posted in August 2026 was $162k. See p25/p50/p75/p90 in the table above.
- Which company hired the most Data Engineer engineers in August 2026?
- Pinterest led with 9 Data Engineer postings during the month. Full top-5 listed below.
- Is this August 2026 Data Engineer snapshot still valid?
- Yes — snapshots freeze at month-end. The numbers reflect Data Engineer postings during August 2026 and won't change. For current data, see the live role page.