Salary Distribution
See how Data Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$101,920$122,400$149,890$179,920$210,000
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 $122,400 and $179,920. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $210,000 or more.
Data Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
150 jobsMedian$145,000
Range$117,520 - $170,850
New York
62 jobsMedian$160,700
Range$127,500 - $200,000
Washington
30 jobsMedian$140,000
Range$110,240 - $165,500
Chicago
30 jobsMedian$148,320
Range$127,800 - $188,750
Seattle
24 jobsMedian$161,554
Range$145,000 - $188,650
Austin
23 jobsMedian$167,500
Range$131,040 - $191,817
Boston
19 jobsMedian$155,450
Range$123,750 - $209,750
San Francisco
17 jobsMedian$209,750
Range$178,800 - $249,950
US
16 jobsMedian$128,491
Range$110,000 - $150,000
Atlanta
14 jobsMedian$135,300
Range$121,680 - $155,450
Dallas
13 jobsMedian$160,700
Range$128,800 - $165,500
Charlotte
12 jobsMedian$125,840
Range$109,200 - $160,700
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