Python Engineer Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$118,127 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$76,379 $118,127 $180,219
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Python Engineer in United States is $118,127 per year as of July 2026, based on 165 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $76,379, while senior specialists can earn up to $180,219. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $980 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Python Engineer.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Python Engineer over the last 6 months in United States.

πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Python Engineer in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 83 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Python Engineer 165 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 122 0 0
Entry Level $76,379
Junior $96,369
Median Salary $118,127
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $144,569
Expert / Top Earners $180,219

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