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Salary range based on experience level
The median salary and typical pay rates for a Junior Data Engineer in United States is $99,175 per year as of September 2026, based on 215 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $70,188, while senior specialists can earn up to $160,761. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $880 per day.
Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Junior Data Engineer.
Salary distribution for jobs citing Junior Data Engineer over the last 6 months in United States.
Number of live job vacancies over time for Junior Data Engineer in United States.
Breakdown of skills demanded for Junior Data Engineer roles grouped by domain taxonomy.
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