Salary Distribution
See how Data Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$92,700$115,000$137,750$168,350$197,950
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 $168,350. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $197,950 or more.
Data Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
104 jobsMedian$140,000
Range$118,150 - $160,750
New York
57 jobsMedian$154,542
Range$128,750 - $191,000
Seattle
36 jobsMedian$155,450
Range$130,650 - $195,000
US
29 jobsMedian$165,000
Range$130,000 - $205,000
Chicago
23 jobsMedian$145,350
Range$125,000 - $175,000
San Francisco
22 jobsMedian$189,182
Range$165,000 - $241,500
Austin
22 jobsMedian$155,450
Range$124,200 - $177,500
Boston
19 jobsMedian$160,000
Range$124,200 - $187,500
Charlotte
15 jobsMedian$125,840
Range$101,920 - $160,700
Dallas
13 jobsMedian$155,450
Range$119,900 - $181,250
McLean
12 jobsMedian$135,000
Range$101,500 - $173,000
Washington
12 jobsMedian$128,150
Range$107,825 - $170,000
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