Hiring a data engineer: the market today
The short answer ·
402 open postings ask for a data engineer as of Sep 25, 2026, from 90 employers. The median advertised minimum is $98,614. 159 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
402open postings
90employers hiring
$98,614median advertised minimum
159new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 248 postings with pay
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a data engineer?
Competitive. 90 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Booz Allen Hamilton with 132 open postings.
What should I pay a data engineer?
Advertised minimums center on $98,614. The middle half runs from $77,500 to $125,000.