Data Engineer: Average Salary in United States of America, 2026

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How much does a Data Engineer make in United States of America?

$121,500/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries

The average Data Engineer in United States of America is $121,500 per year or $61.49 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $94,244 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $177,880 per year.

Median$121,500

Low$94,244

High$177,880

Data Engineer: Average Salary in United States of America

California$139,660

Maryland$135,030

Virginia$132,072

Washington$131,358

New York$123,781

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