Salary Distribution
See how Data Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$91,000$115,000$135,000$167,667$200,000
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 $115,000 and $167,667. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $200,000 or more.
Data Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
136 jobsMedian$140,000
Range$120,000 - $175,000
New York
55 jobsMedian$160,000
Range$126,296 - $217,500
Chicago
28 jobsMedian$142,789
Range$117,100 - $156,300
US
28 jobsMedian$152,500
Range$125,000 - $179,598
San Francisco
27 jobsMedian$175,000
Range$143,877 - $227,500
Seattle
26 jobsMedian$158,950
Range$130,000 - $182,325
Washington
19 jobsMedian$160,700
Range$115,000 - $173,000
Austin
18 jobsMedian$124,875
Range$117,125 - $160,700
Boston
17 jobsMedian$130,000
Range$107,500 - $181,850
Charlotte
16 jobsMedian$125,000
Range$101,920 - $142,750
San Diego
14 jobsMedian$161,500
Range$119,900 - $185,900
Denver
13 jobsMedian$145,000
Range$119,900 - $165,000
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