Hiring a data engineer: the market today
The short answer ·
353 open postings ask for a data engineer as of Oct 5, 2026, from 116 employers. The median advertised pay is $139,975, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 198 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
353open postings
116employers hiring
$139,975median advertised pay
198new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-10-05
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 214 postings with pay
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a data engineer?
Hard. 116 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Booz Allen Hamilton with 44 open postings.
What should I pay a data engineer?
Advertised pay centers on $139,975. The middle half runs from $126,750 to $162,000.