Startup Senior Data Engineer Salary

Startups pay Senior Data Engineers a median salary of $157,278 per year. Based on 1,372 Senior Data Engineer job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $99,049 and $215,475, with an average of $158,456.

95th Percentile
$215,475
Average
$158,456
Range
$99,049 - $215,475
Sample Size
1,372
Last updated September 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 $218,068

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