Salary Distribution
See how Data Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$100,250$115,000$135,000$167,950$195,000
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 $167,950. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $195,000 or more.
Data Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
117 jobsMedian$135,200
Range$115,000 - $161,200
New York
44 jobsMedian$157,590
Range$126,296 - $200,000
Chicago
30 jobsMedian$150,500
Range$131,875 - $168,800
San Francisco
29 jobsMedian$178,800
Range$155,000 - $197,950
Seattle
24 jobsMedian$155,450
Range$127,700 - $185,900
Boston
23 jobsMedian$145,000
Range$120,000 - $160,000
Austin
23 jobsMedian$153,125
Range$126,000 - $181,250
US
22 jobsMedian$150,000
Range$130,000 - $166,400
Atlanta
19 jobsMedian$135,300
Range$119,900 - $168,600
Charlotte
16 jobsMedian$130,333
Range$119,900 - $160,700
Dallas
15 jobsMedian$160,700
Range$119,900 - $181,850
Denver
12 jobsMedian$120,000
Range$114,250 - $139,950
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