Startup Data Engineer Salary

Startups pay Data Engineers a median salary of $153,970 per year. Based on 4,208 Data Engineer job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $84,018 and $244,893, with an average of $158,210.

95th Percentile
$244,893
Average
$158,210
Range
$84,018 - $244,893
Sample Size
4,208
Last updated September 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Data Engineer Compensation Trends

Track how Data Engineer compensation has evolved over time. This chart shows the 95th percentile salary trends, giving you insight into competitive compensation packages for Data Engineer positions in the startup ecosystem.

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Data Engineer Salaries by Country

When it comes to geographic compensation for Data Engineer roles, startups in 🇺🇸 United States lead the pack with competitive salaries averaging around $250,268 per year. Meanwhile, 🇨🇦 Canada shows more modest compensation levels at approximately $194,898 annually.

Country Salary
🇺🇸 United States $250,268
🇨🇦 Canada $194,898

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