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      How much does Software Engineer Data make?

      Total pay range
      $139K - $187K/yr
      $159K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $111K - $136K/yrBase pay
      $27K - $51K/yrAdditional pay

      About our data

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      Last updated Apr 10, 202557 Salaries submitted
      How accurate is a total pay range of $139K-$187K/yr?
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      Total pay trajectory

      Data Engineer
      $105K–$172K/yr
      Lead Data Engineer
      $138K–$224K/yr
      Senior Manager of Data Engineering
      $217K–$344K/yr

      Frequently asked questions about Software Engineer (Data) salaries

      • The average salary for Software Engineer (Data) is $159,495 per year or $77 per hour, with top earners making up to $215,626 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $138,601 (25th percentile) to $187,085 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 57 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Engineer (Data) employees.
      • The highest salary for Software Engineer (Data) is $187,085 per year, $15,590 per month or $90 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Software Engineer (Data) is $138,601 per year, $11,550 per month or $67 per hour.
      • The salary trajectory of Software Engineer (Data) ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $127,582 per year (estimate) and goes up to $273,347 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

      Recent salaries shared by Software Engineer Data

      13 salaries

      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Location
      Date submitted
      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Location
      Date submitted
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Software Engineer (Data)
      |
      1-3 years
      $85K - $99K/yr
      Denver, CO

      submitted on Feb 25, 2021

      $85K - $99K/yr
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      Software Engineer (Data)
      |
      4-6 years
      $110K - $128K/yr
      Austin, TX

      submitted on Oct 30, 2020

      $110K - $128K/yr
      Software Engineer (Data)
      |
      1-3 years
      $172K - $201K/yr
      San Francisco, CA

      submitted on Oct 14, 2020

      $172K - $201K/yr
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      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.

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