Data Engineer Salary in the United States

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How much does a Data Engineer make in the United States? The average Data Engineer salary in the United States is $130,026 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $116,736 and $143,424. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Data Engineer
Amaze Systems Inc. - Santa Clara , CA
Data Engineer San Clara, CA Hybrid 12 Months+ Contract Position Overview We are searching for a talented and experienced Modern Data Stack Data Engineer to join our growing team. You will be ...
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Data Engineer
Rigil Corporation - San Francisco , CA
Data Engineer About Rigil: Rigil is an award-winning, woman-owned, small business that specializes in technology consulting, strategy consulting and product development. We value teamwork and strive ...
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Bioinformatics Data Engineer
Unicon Pharma Inc - San Mateo , CA
Bioinformatics Data Engineer We are seeking a Bioinformatics Data Engineer to spearhead the development of an AI-first ecosystem aimed at transforming the drug discovery landscape. This role demands ...
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Data Engineer
VanderHouwen - Portland , OR
JOB ID# 65072 Data Engineer As a Data Engineer, you will design, implement, and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure on the Azure cloud platform, utilizing Fabric technology. Your primary focus ...
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Sr Data Engineer - Erlanger, KY
ADM - Erlanger , KY
ADM is seeking a Sr. Data Engineer, someone who thrives in an environment continuously integrating and deploying data products and analytics driving business value. The Sr. Data Engineer is ...
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Senior Microsoft SQL Server Data Engineer
EverDriven Technologies LLC - Englewood , CO
As a Senior Microsoft SQL Server Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining our organization's SQL Server databases and data infrastructure. You will ...
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Data Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Data Engineer ranges from $116,736 to $143,424 with the average base salary of $130,026. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $120,735 to $151,909 with the average total cash compensation of $136,016.

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