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Data Engineer Salary in New York

Base salary bands for data engineer roles in New York, adjusted from the national US reference band using a local market multiplier of 121%.

25th percentile
$153k
Median
$196k
75th percentile
$245k
90th percentile
$300k

Cost-of-living adjusted

$128k

Equivalent purchasing power at US national average cost of living

Rent burden

23.9%

Median annual rent as a share of median gross pay

Estimated openings

110

Active openings estimate for this role in New York

By level

Data Engineer pay by level in New York

LevelP25MedianP90
Entry$116k$141k$189k
Mid$153k$184k$247k
Senior$201k$237k$325k
Staff$257k$305k$431k

FAQ

Common questions

What is the average Data Engineer salary in New York?

The median data engineer salary in New York is $196k, with a typical range of $153k to $300k depending on level and company.

How far does a Data Engineer salary go in New York?

Adjusted for local cost of living, the median data engineer salary in New York is equivalent to about $128k of US-national purchasing power. Median rent takes up roughly 23.9% of gross pay.

How many Data Engineer openings are there in New York?

We estimate around 110 active data engineer openings in New York at any given time, scaled from the city's overall market size and hiring demand for this role.

Which companies hire Data Engineers in New York?

Stripe have hired for this role in New York.