In May 2026, 35 Senior Data Engineer positions were posted, with 35 still open at month-end. Postings -55.1% vs. April 2026. Median compensation (p50) for the month: $213k. That's +8.9% on p50 vs. the prior month. Band width (p25–p90) spans $207k–$221k.
35 postings across the month · 35 open at month-end. · -55.1% MoM
Frequently asked questions
- How did Senior Data Engineer hiring change in May 2026?
- Postings fell 55.1% versus the prior month (35 vs. 78).
- What did a Senior Data Engineer earn in May 2026?
- The p50 (median) for Senior Data Engineer positions posted in May 2026 was $213k. See p25/p50/p75/p90 in the table above.
- Which company hired the most Senior Data Engineer engineers in May 2026?
- Airbnb led with 10 Senior Data Engineer postings during the month. Full top-5 listed below.
- Is this May 2026 Senior Data Engineer snapshot still valid?
- Yes — snapshots freeze at month-end. The numbers reflect Senior Data Engineer postings during May 2026 and won't change. For current data, see the live role page.