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July 2026 data

Data Engineering startup salary data

As of July 2026, the median Data Engineering salary at startups is $175k across 5 verified Hacker News “Who is Hiring” listings.

Based on 5 verified Data Engineering listings from Hacker News “Who is Hiring”. Sample size is shown so you know how much weight to give the number.

MEDIAN
$175k
P25 TO P75
$135k to $180k
RANGE
$130k to $200k
LISTINGS
5

Median Data Engineering salary over time

2026-01-01 to 2026-07-01

Market Signal (August 2026)

Top Hirers: Komodo Health leads hiring for Data Engineering roles with 1 active posts, followed by Pathos AI.

🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics

💡 Tech Stack Context

Common Stack: 60% of Data Engineering jobs also require Artificial Intelligence, and 40% mention LLM.

💰 Compensation Analysis

The median base salary for Data Engineering developers is $175,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $180,000.

Data Engineering salary FAQ

What is the median Data Engineering developer salary at startups?

The median Data Engineering salary is $175k, based on 5 verified Hacker News 'Who is Hiring' listings as of July 2026.

What is the salary range for Data Engineering roles?

Data Engineering roles run from $135k (25th percentile) to $180k (75th percentile), with top listings reaching $200k.

Do remote Data Engineering jobs pay more than onsite?

Remote Data Engineering roles show a median of $165k versus $175k onsite in this dataset.

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