Snapshot — data as of August 2026. See the live page for current data.

Senior Data Engineer hiring — August 2026

As of

In August 2026, 34 Senior Data Engineer positions were posted, with 34 still open at month-end. Postings +70.0% vs. July 2026. Median compensation (p50) for the month: $191k. That's -8.3% on p50 vs. the prior month. Band width (p25–p90) spans $187k–$200k.

p25

$187k

p50

$191k

p75

$197k

p90

$200k

34 postings across the month · 34 open at month-end. · +70.0% MoM · +3300.0% YoY

Top companies hiring Senior Data Engineer in August 2026

Ranked by Senior Data Engineer postings during this specific month.

Frequently asked questions

How did Senior Data Engineer hiring change in August 2026?
Postings rose 70.0% versus the prior month (34 vs. 20). Year-over-year change in postings: +3300.0%.
What did a Senior Data Engineer earn in August 2026?
The p50 (median) for Senior Data Engineer positions posted in August 2026 was $191k. See p25/p50/p75/p90 in the table above.
Which company hired the most Senior Data Engineer engineers in August 2026?
Pinterest led with 9 Senior Data Engineer postings during the month. Full top-5 listed below.
Is this August 2026 Senior Data Engineer snapshot still valid?
Yes — snapshots freeze at month-end. The numbers reflect Senior Data Engineer postings during August 2026 and won't change. For current data, see the live role page.
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