Data Engineer salary — what open roles actually disclose
Across 1,399 open Data Engineer roles tracked as of 2026-06-29, 11% disclose a salary range. Among USD/year roles that do (n=53), the median band is $135,000–$168,650, with the middle 50% spanning $112,597–$203,125.
Employer-reported, taken directly from live Data Engineer postings on Greenhouse / Lever / Ashby across every niche — never inferred or estimated. "Disclosed" means the posting stated a salary range. Sample size (n) is shown for every figure; we don't publish a number below n=20. As of 2026-06-29. How we measure.
By seniority (disclosed, USD/year)
| Seniority | Median band | n |
|---|---|---|
| senior | $150,000–$192,500 | 22 |
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Common questions
How much does a Data Engineer make?
Of 1,399 open Data Engineer roles, 154 disclose pay in some form; 53 are quoted in USD/year and meet our n≥20 threshold. Those give a median band of $135,000–$168,650, with the middle 50% spanning $112,597–$203,125, as of 2026-06-29. Employer-reported, never inferred.
What does a senior Data Engineer earn?
Senior Data Engineer roles disclosing pay show a median band $150,000–$192,500 (USD/yr, n=22), as of 2026-06-29.
How many Data Engineer jobs disclose salary?
11% of 1,399 open Data Engineer roles disclose a salary range (154 of 1,399), as of 2026-06-29.
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