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Data Engineer salary at tech startups (October 2026)
The median posted salary for a Data Engineer at tech startups in United States is $172k a year (middle half $150k to $214k), based on 78 job postings from 47 companies that publish a pay range. 15% of these postings are remote.
$172kmedian, United States
$150k–$214kmiddle half (P25–P75)
78postings from 47 companies
15%remote postings
Ranks #205 of 454 startup roles by US median pay in this sample. That is 18% below the Software Engineer median ($210k). Company-balanced median (each company counted once): $189k. Average posted range: $159k to $215k.
Data Engineer pay by country
| Country | Median | P25 to P75 | Postings | Companies | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $172k | $150k to $214k | 78 | 47 | 15% |
| Multiple countries (USD) | $190k | $178k to $232k | 5 | 5 | 60% |
Yearly pay in local currency, from postings that publish a range (hourly x 2080, monthly x 12). Groups need at least 5 postings from 3 companies. Sales roles exclude on-target earnings, so these are base-pay figures.
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