Salary Distribution
See how Data Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$91,000$116,175$137,500$167,950$198,800
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 $116,175 and $167,950. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $198,800 or more.
Data Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
148 jobsMedian$137,280
Range$119,600 - $164,063
New York
47 jobsMedian$164,994
Range$141,440 - $212,000
Chicago
33 jobsMedian$145,000
Range$127,800 - $170,000
Seattle
30 jobsMedian$155,450
Range$130,000 - $185,900
Austin
28 jobsMedian$131,550
Range$126,000 - $167,500
Boston
23 jobsMedian$158,750
Range$119,900 - $175,450
San Francisco
19 jobsMedian$197,950
Range$155,000 - $229,150
US
19 jobsMedian$158,500
Range$125,000 - $175,000
Washington
15 jobsMedian$147,000
Range$109,000 - $167,667
Arlington
14 jobsMedian$151,500
Range$105,000 - $181,850
Jersey City
12 jobsMedian$177,900
Range$159,000 - $190,500
Los Angeles
12 jobsMedian$145,000
Range$124,500 - $182,500
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