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Data Engineer

Data Engineer

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$155,000

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$116K

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$211K

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$290K

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The median Data Engineer salary is $155,000. View Data Engineer salaries across top companies broken down by base, stock, and bonus. Last updated: 5/8/2025

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United States

Company

Location | Date

Level Name

Tag

Years of Experience

Total / At Company

Total Compensation

Base | Stock (yr) | Bonus
Fidelity Investments Raleigh, NC | 6 minutes ago

L4

Data

7 yrs

2 yrs

$120,000

108K | N/A | 12K
Amazon Seattle, WA | 18 hours ago

SDE II

Data

11 yrs

4 yrs

$231,000

171K | 60K | N/A
Northern Trust Chicago, IL | a day ago

1

Applications (Salesforce, Workday, etc)

1 yr

1 yr

$95,000

95K | N/A | N/A
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FAQ

  1. What is the salary of a Data Engineer with a Data specialization?

    The average total compensation of a Data Engineer in United States is $155,000.

  2. What is the minimum salary of a Data Engineer with a Data specialization in United States?

    While there is no minimum salary for a Data Engineer in United States, the average total compensation is $155,000.

  3. Where is a Data Engineer paid the most?

    A Data Engineer is paid the most in United States with an average total compensation of $267,000.

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