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Data engineer salary in United States in 2026

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Data engineer salary in United States in 2026

A senior Data engineer in United States earns a median of 19,200 USD gross monthly, around 17,779 €. Total employer cost is roughly 19,193 € monthly, including employer contributions. Levels range from junior to senior per the grid below.

Salaries by seniority in United States

SeniorityMedian gross≈ EURp10p90
Junior8,620 USD7,982 €7,090 USD10,500 USD
Mid-level12,700 USD11,760 €10,500 USD16,100 USD
Senior19,200 USD17,779 €15,300 USD28,800 USD

Indicative EUR conversion using the rate dated 2026-05-07. Use the calculator for a complete net pay and contributions simulation.

How to read Data engineer salaries in United States

The median divides observed pay into two equal groups. The p10 and p90 percentiles show a market range that is more useful than a single average.

In the available references, monthly gross pay runs from 8,620 USD at junior level to 19,200 USD at senior level.

Net salary then depends on employee contributions, taxable income and individual circumstances. Employer cost adds employer contributions to gross salary.

See contributions, taxes and employment rules in United States

Hiring a Data engineer in United States in 2026 represents an investment best analyzed from a total employer cost perspective. Median gross salary stands at 19,200 USD per month, equivalent to 17,779 €, with p10-p90 dispersion reflecting market profile diversity.

Final employer cost, including employer contributions, averages over 19,193 € monthly for a senior. United States also offers a growing pool of technical talent.

This page presents pay levels from junior to senior, p10-p90 ranges, and full costs to precisely anticipate an HR budget in United States.

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