Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Senior Data Engineer make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$159,208 / yrTotal Pay
$127,145 / yrBase Pay
$32,063 / yrAdditional Pay

$159,208

 / yr
$105K$246K
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The estimated total pay for a Senior Data Engineer is $159,208 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $127,145 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $32,063 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Senior Data Engineer

$159,208 /yr
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$170,195 /yr
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Top Paying Companies

For a Senior Data Engineer in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Senior Data Engineer in United States. Employers include Meta, Coupang and Hulu.

1
Meta
$241,062/yr
3
Hulu
$227,100/yr
4
Roku
$218,986/yr
5
Lyft
$217,066/yr
6
Apple
$216,729/yr
7
PayPal
$215,383/yr

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Senior Data EngineerSee 102 salaries from all locations

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 / yr

$213,001

 / yr

$155,776

 / yr

$161,700

 / yr

$160,954

 / yr

$145,435

 / yr

$241,062

 / yr

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Top Paying Industries

For a Senior Data Engineer in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Senior Data Engineer in United States are Real Estate with a median total pay of $193,755, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $187,232, Information Technology with a median total pay of $186,479, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $186,173, and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $185,197.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Real EstateReal Estate$193,755

    10% Higher than other industries

  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$187,232

    7% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$186,479

    7% Higher than other industries

  • Retail & WholesaleRetail & Wholesale$186,173

    7% Higher than other industries

  • ManufacturingManufacturing$185,197

    6% Higher than other industries

Real Estate

The top paying company in Real Estate for Senior Data Engineer is Xome.

XomeXome$193,755/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?

Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Senior Data Engineer II

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$156,800

/yr

$140K | $17K

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Senior Data Engineer

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$70

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Senior Data Engineer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$90,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Sr Data Engineer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$130,000

/yr

$110K | $20K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Sr Data Engineer

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$65

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Senior Data Engineer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$130,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Senior Data Engineer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$185,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Sr Data Engineer

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

15+ years
2 days ago

Senior Data Engineer pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Senior Data Engineer is $127,145 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Senior Data Engineer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 3308 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Senior Data Engineer employees.

The highest salary for a Senior Data Engineer in United States is $187,342 per year.

The lowest salary for a Senior Data Engineer in United States is $86,291 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Senior Data Engineer or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Senior Data Engineer.