Snapshot — data as of October 2026. See the live page for current data.
Data Engineer hiring — October 2026
As of
In October 2026, 6 Data Engineer positions were posted, with 6 still open at month-end. Postings -40.0% vs. September 2026. Median compensation (p50) for the month: $148k. That's -8.4% on p50 vs. the prior month. Band width (p25–p90) spans $148k–$149k.
p25
$148k
p50
$148k
p75
$148k
p90
$149k
6 postings across the month · 6 open at month-end. · -40.0% MoM
Top companies hiring Data Engineer in October 2026
Ranked by Data Engineer postings during this specific month.
Frequently asked questions
- How did Data Engineer hiring change in October 2026?
- Postings fell 40.0% versus the prior month (6 vs. 10).
- What did a Data Engineer earn in October 2026?
- The p50 (median) for Data Engineer positions posted in October 2026 was $148k. See p25/p50/p75/p90 in the table above.
- Which company hired the most Data Engineer engineers in October 2026?
- Lyft led with 10 Data Engineer postings during the month. Full top-5 listed below.
- Is this October 2026 Data Engineer snapshot still valid?
- Yes — snapshots freeze at month-end. The numbers reflect Data Engineer postings during October 2026 and won't change. For current data, see the live role page.