Salary Distribution
See how Data Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$95,500$119,900$140,000$170,000$205,000
What the numbers mean
- P10: Entry-level or lower-paying markets
- P25-P75: Typical salary range (middle 50%)
- Median: Half earn more, half earn less
- P90: Senior roles or high-paying markets
Your salary potential
Most Data Engineers earn between $119,900 and $170,000. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $205,000 or more.
Data Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
143 jobsMedian$137,280
Range$117,520 - $170,000
New York
60 jobsMedian$164,994
Range$129,700 - $208,000
Chicago
28 jobsMedian$152,500
Range$125,000 - $170,000
Austin
28 jobsMedian$131,550
Range$119,900 - $185,900
Seattle
25 jobsMedian$150,745
Range$130,000 - $165,000
US
23 jobsMedian$157,100
Range$125,000 - $205,000
San Francisco
21 jobsMedian$197,950
Range$165,080 - $241,500
Washington
20 jobsMedian$129,700
Range$115,000 - $163,500
Atlanta
19 jobsMedian$144,750
Range$124,875 - $155,450
Boston
16 jobsMedian$155,000
Range$80,000 - $170,950
Dallas
15 jobsMedian$155,450
Range$135,000 - $172,500
Charlotte
14 jobsMedian$133,000
Range$101,000 - $168,800
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