Snapshot — data as of August 2026. See the live page for current data.
Data Engineer hiring — August 2026
As of
In August 2026, 18 Data Engineer positions were posted, with 18 still open at month-end. Postings +20.0% vs. July 2026. Median compensation (p50) for the month: $160k. That's +5.8% on p50 vs. the prior month. Band width (p25–p90) spans $160k–$160k.
p25
$160k
p50
$160k
p75
$160k
p90
$160k
18 postings across the month · 18 open at month-end. · +20.0% 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 20.0% versus the prior month (18 vs. 15).
- What did a Data Engineer earn in August 2026?
- The p50 (median) for Data Engineer positions posted in August 2026 was $160k. See p25/p50/p75/p90 in the table above.
- Which company hired the most Data Engineer engineers in August 2026?
- Apple led with 5 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.