Senior Data Engineer salary in US

Average Base Salary in US

$136,631
$15,712
Additional Cash Compensation
$152,343
Total Compensation
Median: 130,000
Min: $90K
Max: $254K

How Much Does a Senior Data Engineer Make in US?

The average salary for a Senior Data Engineer in US is $136,631. The average additional cash compensation for a Senior Data Engineer in US is $15,712. The average total compensation for a Senior Data Engineer in US is $152,343. Senior Data Engineer salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Senior Data Engineer employees in US.

Senior Data Engineer
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Senior Data Engineer jobs in US

Sr. Data Engineer I

Greater Denver Area
1 week ago
$140,000
Annually
Pax8 is the leading value-added cloud-based SaaS distributor, simplifying the cloud journey for our partners by integrating technology, business intelligence and proactive service to deliver an unparalleled experience. Serving thousands of partners through the indirect sales channel, our mission is to be the world’s favorite place to buy cloud products. We are a fast-growing, dynamic and  high-energy startup organization, allowing you to make a

Sr. Data Engineer

Remote
Mural’s mission is to inspire teams to connect and innovate, while bringing purpose and intention to the craft of collaboration. Mural created the Collaborative Intelligence System™ to power cultures of effective collaboration where everyone is connected, contributing, and empowered to deliver business-driving outcomes. Founded in 2011, Mural is a leading innovator in visual collaboration for hybrid, remote, and distributed teams. We believe in

Sr. Data Engineer

Remote - USA
1 week ago
$130,000 - $240,000
Annually
SeatGeek believes live events are powerful experiences that unite humans. With our technological savvy and fan-first attitude we’re simplifying and modernizing the ticketing industry. We are looking for Data Engineers with varying levels of experience to join SeatGeek’s teams in the Data Science department. As a department, we share common views on experimental rigor, pragmatism, and software quality. Different teams within the data science

Sr. Data Engineer

New York City, NY
1 week ago
$130,000 - $240,000
Annually
SeatGeek believes live events are powerful experiences that unite humans. With our technological savvy and fan-first attitude we’re simplifying and modernizing the ticketing industry. We are looking for Data Engineers with varying levels of experience to join SeatGeek’s teams in the Data Science department. As a department, we share common views on experimental rigor, pragmatism, and software quality. Different teams within the data science

Sr. Data Engineer

Remote - US
1 week ago
$150,000 - $200,000
Annually
About Messari. Messari is the leading provider of crypto market intelligence products that help professionals navigate crypto/Web3 with confidence. We bring transparency and smarter qualitative and quantitative analytics to the industry by combining a global research database with a comprehensive suite of data visualization and asset discovery tools. We help drive smarter participation in crypto from individuals and institutions alike.   The name

Sr. Data Engineer/Data Architect

Washington DC
2 days ago
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll

Sr. Data Engineer, Finance Products (Remote)

Remote
1 week ago
As a technical leader on the Finance Products team, your primary responsibility will be to oversee the data that powers our Finance teams while also providing strategic reporting on core business events related to the customer lifecycle. The data sets, pipelines, and tools that you will be expected to build are mission-critical for the overall direction of our business. Additionally, you will be joining a team where continuous learning and

Sr. Data Engineer - Sr. Specialist Technology

Austin, TX
3 weeks ago
Details Department: Data Delivery and Governance Schedule: Full-Time Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm CT Location: Remote BenefitsPaid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your communityAs a military friendly organization, Ascension

Sr Data Engineer

Remote
Infostretch is a digital engineering services firm headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. Since 2004, we have been helping enterprises get their mobile, digital and IoT initiatives to market faster, more efficiently and with greater flexibility. Our expertise include developing, quality assuring and integrating the latest mobile technologies and connecting them with the enterprise systems. We specialize in Digital Strategy, Digital Development, DevOps

Sr. Data Engineer

Remote
1 day ago
Sr. Data Engineer  FM:Systems provides workplace management technology and solutions that enable facility and real estate teams to identify, plan and deliver the ideal workplace for every employee. Our broad solutions portfolio of software and hardware, specializing in space management and optimization, assets and maintenance, strategic real estate planning, resource scheduling, as well as projects and sustainability, empowers our clients to gain

Sr. Data Engineer- Alerts

Austin, TX
2 weeks ago
$160,000
Annually
About Craft: Craft is a supplier intelligence company helping organizations accelerate data-informed business decisions. Our unique, proprietary data platform tracks thousands of real-time signals across millions of companies globally, delivering best in class monitoring and insight into global supply chains, among other company cohorts. Our clients, including Fortune 100 companies, government and military agencies, SMEs, asset management groups

Sr. Data Engineer- Alerts

Seattle, WA
2 weeks ago
$160,000
Annually
About Craft: Craft is a supplier intelligence company helping organizations accelerate data-informed business decisions. Our unique, proprietary data platform tracks thousands of real-time signals across millions of companies globally, delivering best in class monitoring and insight into global supply chains, among other company cohorts. Our clients, including Fortune 100 companies, government and military agencies, SMEs, asset management groups

Senior Data Engineer Salary ranges

The most common Senior Data Engineer salary in US is between $140k - $150k.

Average Senior Data Engineer Salary by Company Size

People with the job title Senior Data Engineer make the most at companies with 1-10 employees, earning $150,900 on average.

Senior Data Engineer Salary by gender

The average Senior Data Engineer salary for women is $144,802 and the average Senior Data Engineer salary for men is $145,805.

Senior Data Engineer Salary by Years of Experience

The average salary for a Senior Data Engineer with 7+ years of experience is $149,097.

Average Data + Analytics salaries in US

Job TitleAverage SalarySalary Range
Junior Data Analyst$62,088
Min: $40K
Max: $119K
Junior Business Analyst$66,375
Min: $42K
Max: $134K
Business Analyst$83,713
Min: $39K
Max: $250K
Data Analyst$84,567
Min: $44K
Max: $210K
Business Intelligence Analyst$87,751
Min: $38K
Max: $160K
Junior Data Scientist$88,237
Min: $51K
Max: $140K
Senior Data Analyst$100,482
Min: $53K
Max: $210K
Business Intelligence Developer$100,682
Min: $60K
Max: $187K
Senior Business Analyst$101,321
Min: $60K
Max: $188K
Analytics Manager$116,699
Min: $48K
Max: $200K
Data Engineer$124,208
Min: $55K
Max: $275K
Data Scientist$124,900
Min: $50K
Max: $345K
Business Intelligence Manager$126,264
Min: $40K
Max: $260K
Database Administrator$131,426
Min: $70K
Max: $260K
Senior Data Engineer$136,631
Min: $90K
Max: $254K
Data Architect$145,230
Min: $70K
Max: $279K
Senior Data Scientist$146,742
Min: $47K
Max: $350K
Director of Analytics$160,889
Min: $57K
Max: $300K
Data Engineering Manager$162,386
Min: $110K
Max: $279K
Engineering Manager$168,071
Min: $77K
Max: $531K
Chief Information Officer$215,490
Min: $96K
Max: $315K
CIO (Chief Information Officer)$226,467
Min: $96K
Max: $400K

Skills that affect Senior Data Engineer salaries in US

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Data Architecture
0% have this skill
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Business Reporting & Analysis
0% have this skill
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SQL
0% have this skill
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Data Warehousing
0% have this skill
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Data Modeling
0% have this skill
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Data Mining
0% have this skill

Recent Senior Data Engineer salaries in US

$208,000
Yearly Salary
A Sr. Data Engineer reported a yearly salary of $208,000 with +$10,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
San Francisco, CA
$100,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Data Engineer reported a yearly salary of $100,000 with +$20,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
501-1,000 Employees
Las Vegas, NV
$140,000
Yearly Salary
A SR CAE Engineer reported a yearly salary of $140,000 with +$12,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN
$105,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Software Engineer, Data reported a yearly salary of $105,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Greater Denver Area
$135,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Data Engineer reported a yearly salary of $135,000 with +$13,500 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Las Vegas, NV
$135,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Analytics Engineer reported a yearly salary of $135,000 with +$20,250 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
201-500 Employees
Austin, TX
$190,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Data Engineer reported a yearly salary of $190,000 with +$15,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
51-200 Employees
New York City, NY
$165,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Dev Ops reported a yearly salary of $165,000 with +$15,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
51-200 Employees
New York City, NY
$190,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Data Engineer reported a yearly salary of $190,000 with +$15,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
51-200 Employees
New York City, NY
$205,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Data Engineer reported a yearly salary of $205,000 with +$10,250 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
201-500 Employees
Remote

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.

What does a senior data engineer do?

A.
Senior data engineers manage the building and implementation of databases, data warehouses, and data models to store company information.
Q.

How to become a senior data engineer?

A.
Senior data engineers usually have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or a related technical discipline. Candidates may also hold a master’s degree in data engineering, data analytics or a similar field to access more career growth opportunities.
Q.

How much does a senior data engineer make?

A.
The salary range for a senior data engineer is $90K-$254K.
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