data engineer Salary in 2026 \u2014 Data from 134 Verified Real Jobs
Salary data from 134 verified real job listings with salary information. Ghost jobs excluded.
data engineer Salary Overview
Average Range
$145K - $202K
per year
Median
$135K
per year
Min Reported
$145K
avg low end
Max Reported
$202K
avg high end
data engineer Salary by Seniority
| Level | Avg Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Entry, Mid Level | $122K - $158K/yr | 10 |
| Mid Level | $179K - $230K/yr | 29 |
| Mid, Senior Level | $128K - $184K/yr | 40 |
| New Grad, Entry Level | $208K - $253K/yr | 4 |
| Senior Level | $140K - $201K/yr | 40 |
Highest-Paying Cities for data engineer
Ranked by average salary, based on job listings with disclosed compensation
| # | City | Avg Salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | $155K - $207K/yr | 53 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $141K - $184K/yr | 16 |
| 3 | City, NJ | $163K - $205K/yr | 3 |
| 4 | Angeles, CA | $179K - $247K/yr | 3 |
| 5 | Dearborn, MI | $135K - $189K/yr | 2 |
| 6 | Francisco, CA | $200K - $225K/yr | 2 |
| 7 | Hills, MI | $130K - $253K/yr | 2 |
| 8 | Louis, MO | $131K - $224K/yr | 2 |
| 9 | Manhattan, NY | $188K - $225K/yr | 2 |
| 10 | Minneapolis, MN | $113K - $163K/yr | 2 |
Average data engineer Salary by Company
Top companies hiring for data engineer roles, ranked by number of open positions
| Company | Avg Salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Apex Systems | $132K - $254K/yr | 2 |
| Persistent Systems | $107K - $154K/yr | 2 |
| PNC | $42K - $172K/yr | 2 |
Verified Real Job Data
This data is from 134 verified real job listings with salary information. 1% of all data engineer listings showed ghost job signals and were excluded from this analysis.
data engineer Salary FAQ
What is the average data engineer salary in 2026?
The average data engineer salary ranges from $144,640 to $202,121 per year, based on 134 verified job listings. The median salary is $135,000/year.
Which companies pay the most for data engineer?
Apex Systems offers the highest average data engineer salary at $132K - $254K/yr based on 2 job listings. Other top-paying companies include Persistent Systems and PNC.
Where do data engineer jobs pay the most?
United States offers the highest average data engineer salary at $155K - $207K/yr based on 53 job listings.
How many data engineer jobs are ghost jobs?
1% of all data engineer listings showed ghost job signals and were excluded from this salary analysis. This data is based on 134 verified real job listings.
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