Startup Data Engineer Salary

Startups pay Data Engineers a median salary of $156,871 per year. Based on 3,788 Data Engineer job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $84,932 and $243,205, with an average of $159,552.

95th Percentile
$243,205
Average
$159,552
Range
$84,932 - $243,205
Sample Size
3,788
Last updated July 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

Country Salary
🇺🇸 United States $246,044

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