Salary Distribution
See how Data Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$101,400$122,500$145,000$180,000$209,750
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 $122,500 and $180,000. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $209,750 or more.
Data Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
147 jobsMedian$147,500
Range$120,640 - $175,000
New York
46 jobsMedian$147,500
Range$110,240 - $205,000
Chicago
31 jobsMedian$135,900
Range$119,858 - $170,000
San Francisco
26 jobsMedian$187,200
Range$161,300 - $242,500
Austin
26 jobsMedian$155,450
Range$129,700 - $181,850
Seattle
26 jobsMedian$165,000
Range$150,745 - $194,100
Boston
21 jobsMedian$160,000
Range$129,700 - $187,500
Atlanta
20 jobsMedian$125,000
Range$94,500 - $139,500
Washington
20 jobsMedian$134,800
Range$115,000 - $183,150
US
19 jobsMedian$130,000
Range$115,000 - $150,000
Dallas
18 jobsMedian$139,500
Range$124,875 - $199,800
Houston
15 jobsMedian$139,500
Range$122,500 - $183,000
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