Data Engineer Salary in Austin

💰 $145K–$225K salary range

Median: $210K  ·  Based on 17 public Austin job postings  ·  Updated June 28, 2026

This Data Engineer salary benchmark for Austin is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect the posted-range midpoint and are refreshed as new postings are collected.

📊 Salary breakdown

Data Engineer pay in Austin vs. national

• Austin: $210K median
• National: $138K median

Austin Data Engineer pay runs 52% above the national median.

Data salaries in Austin by seniority

• Data Engineering Manager: $180K
• Data Engineer: $210K

What does a Data Engineer in Austin do?

Data Engineers are data professionals who build the pipelines, models, and analytics the business runs on. This benchmark reflects Mid-level base compensation for Austin-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average Data Engineer salary in Austin?
The median pay is $210K, with a typical range of $145K–$225K, based on 17 public Austin job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does Austin compare to the national Data Engineer salary?
The national median is $138K; Austin is shown above.

Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 Austin postings.

Methodology

Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 17 public job postings located in Austin (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 Austin postings required to publish. Last refreshed June 28, 2026.

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