Salary Distribution
See how Data Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$88,400$117,779$139,474$169,000$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 $117,779 and $169,000. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $200,000 or more.
Data Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
164 jobsMedian$140,000
Range$123,000 - $170,000
New York
51 jobsMedian$175,000
Range$135,000 - $225,000
Chicago
28 jobsMedian$153,750
Range$122,720 - $169,000
Austin
24 jobsMedian$164,350
Range$126,000 - $190,300
US
24 jobsMedian$160,000
Range$130,000 - $197,500
San Francisco
21 jobsMedian$197,950
Range$171,750 - $229,150
Seattle
21 jobsMedian$160,700
Range$130,650 - $181,250
Boston
19 jobsMedian$134,250
Range$119,900 - $160,000
Charlotte
15 jobsMedian$143,520
Range$125,840 - $168,800
Washington
15 jobsMedian$150,800
Range$132,500 - $175,000
Jersey City
12 jobsMedian$159,000
Range$124,108 - $183,500
Dallas
11 jobsMedian$135,006
Range$114,400 - $182,500
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