Startup Senior Data Engineer Salary

Startups pay Senior Data Engineers a median salary of $157,885 per year. Based on 1,476 Senior Data Engineer job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $98,947 and $218,949, with an average of $159,453.

95th Percentile
$218,949
Average
$159,453
Range
$98,947 - $218,949
Sample Size
1,476
Last updated November 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 $222,354

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