What do remote Data Engineer jobs pay?
By seniority
| Level | Median | Range (25th–75th) | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level | $113k | $90k–$141k | 130 |
| Senior | $130k | $106k–$150k | 101 |
| Lead / Principal | $169k | $142k–$190k | 44 |
Bars share one scale (longest = $190k). Bands need ≥25 disclosing postings to appear.
FAQ
What is the average remote data engineer salary?
Across the 276 live remote data engineer postings that disclose a salary, the median is $129k and the middle half of roles falls between $100k and $155k. These are advertised ranges from real job postings, updated nightly — not an annual survey.
How does remote data engineer pay change with seniority?
Mid-level roles median at $113k, Senior roles median at $130k, Lead / Principal roles median at $169k. The jump between mid and senior is usually the largest single step, which is why "senior data engineer" is the highest-paid remote query band.
How reliable are these data engineer salary numbers?
They cover only postings that publish a range — typically US-anchored employers, since several US states now mandate pay transparency. Roles from markets without disclosure norms are excluded, so treat this as the disclosed-pay market, not the global average.
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