Startup Senior Data Engineer Salary

Startups pay Senior Data Engineers a median salary of $157,842 per year. Based on 1,228 Senior Data Engineer job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $98,864 and $212,725, with an average of $158,110.

95th Percentile
$212,725
Average
$158,110
Range
$98,864 - $212,725
Sample Size
1,228
Last updated July 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 $215,104

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