Senior Data Engineer Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$140,441 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$101,666 $140,441 $179,158
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Senior Data Engineer in United States is $140,441 per year as of July 2026, based on 222 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $101,666, while senior specialists can earn up to $179,158. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $980 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Senior Data Engineer.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

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

πŸ“Š Market Demand

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

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 33 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Senior Data Engineer 222 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 129 0 0
Entry Level $101,666
Junior $120,832
Median Salary $140,441
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $163,659
Expert / Top Earners $179,158

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