💰 2026 Salary Aggregation Report

Data Engineer Salary in US

The average salary for a Data Engineer in US is $133,000 / yr. Based on active job data and cloud hiring demand.

Entry Level

$105,000

Average (Mid-Level)

$133,000

Senior / Expert

$160,000+

Live Market Demand in US

We are currently tracking 170+ open roles for Data Engineers hiring right now. The market is incredibly active.

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