Startup Senior Data Engineer Salary

Startups pay Senior Data Engineers a median salary of $157,268 per year. Based on 1,332 Senior Data Engineer job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $97,911 and $215,056, with an average of $158,144.

95th Percentile
$215,056
Average
$158,144
Range
$97,911 - $215,056
Sample Size
1,332
Last updated August 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Senior Data Engineer Compensation Trends

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

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Senior Data Engineer Salaries by Country

Country Salary
🇺🇸 United States $217,546

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