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High-Paying Data Engineer Jobs

294 open high-paying Data Engineer roles across the US.

Open roles
294
Median salary
$173k
Top employer
capitalone
Salary floor
$100k+

Latest high-paying Data Engineer jobs

Staff Data Engineer

3 days ago
archer56San Jose, California, United States$175k–$215k
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Senior Data Engineer

3 days ago
gustoDenver, CO, United States; New York, New York, United States; San Francisco, CA, United States$155k–$220k
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Principal Supply Chain Data Engineer & Analytics Lead

3 days ago
jobgetherUS$145k–$165k
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Senior Data Engineer

4 days ago
runpodRemote - USA$175k–$220k
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Data Engineer

4 days ago
disneyOrlando, FL, USA$102k–$137k
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Data Engineering Manager, Customer

4 days ago
draftkingsBoston, MA$153k–$192k
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Head of Data Engineering, Corporate & Enterprise

4 days ago
guardianlifeHolmdel$152k–$250k
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Research Data Engineer

4 days ago
uscLos Angeles, CA - University Park Campus$126k–$150k
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Senior Data Engineer

4 days ago
crexiLos Angeles$158k–$214k
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Sr. Data Engineer

5 days ago
goodwinprocterBoston$150k–$160k
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Senior Data Engineer

5 days ago
empowerNationwide Remote$106k–$149k
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Distinguished Data Engineer

5 days ago
capitaloneMcLean, VA$269k–$307k
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Consultant, Cybersecurity (Data Engineer)

5 days ago
nationwideOhio - Columbus, Three Nationwide Plaza$118k–$178k
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Senior Data Engineer – Agentic AI, Automation, and Data Platforms

5 days ago
generalmotorsWarren, Michigan, United States of America$139k–$174k
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Data Engineer SAP

5 days ago
globalhrUS-AZ-REMOTE$108k–$205k
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Lead Data Engineer

5 days ago
capitaloneMcLean, VA$179k–$246k
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Data Engineer

5 days ago
appliedisClient Site - Alexandria, VA$110k–$166k
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Lead Data Engineer

5 days ago
capitaloneNew York, NY$179k–$246k
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Lead Data Engineer - Auctions & Outcomes

5 days ago
kargo22New York, New York$200k–$230k
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Data Engineer - DataOps

5 days ago
monksCupertino, California, United States$130k–$150k
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Market overview

The US market for high-paying Data Engineer roles boasts 482 open positions, with a median midpoint salary of $156,950, reflecting robust demand for professionals who can architect scalable data infrastructure. Data Engineers entering the $100k+ salary band distinguish themselves through a targeted skill set that emphasizes hands-on expertise in Python and SQL for core data manipulation, alongside advanced proficiency in Snowflake for cloud-based data warehousing and AWS for secure, high-volume data processing. This profile extends to practical experience in data pipelines, ensuring efficient ETL processes, and data modeling to support enterprise-level analytics, which collectively positions candidates for premium compensation by addressing complex, real-time data challenges in dynamic environments. Employers like Capital One, with 32 openings, Jobgether, offering 38 roles, and General Dynamics Information Technology, posting 8 positions, consistently pay above this $100k threshold, seeking engineers who integrate data governance and data quality measures to maintain compliance and reliability in mission-critical systems. To negotiate into the top quartile, quantify your contributions during applications—such as optimizing data pipelines that reduced processing times by specific percentages or implementing Databricks solutions that scaled operations—providing concrete evidence of value that justifies offers exceeding the median by 20% or more. This approach not only aligns your profile with employer needs but also leverages the competitive landscape to secure roles at firms like Contact Government Services, LLC, and CapTech Consulting, where such skills drive innovation in data engineering.

Top hiring employers

  • capitalone
    27 open roles
  • travelers
    8 open roles
  • gdit
    6 open roles
  • cat
    5 open roles
  • disney
    4 open roles

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capitalone currently has the most open Data Engineer roles in the $100k+ band. Other top employers include capitalone, travelers, gdit.

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