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Data Engineers in New York earn $138K–$178K. Median: $162K. Based on 58 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $162K · Based on 58 public job postings · Updated June 28, 2026
This Data Engineer salary benchmark for New York is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect base salary and are refreshed as new postings are collected.
New York Data Engineer pay runs 17% above the national median.
Data Engineers are data professionals who build the pipelines, models, and analytics the business runs on. This benchmark reflects Mid-level base compensation for New York-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.
What is the average Data Engineer salary in New York?
The median pay is $162K, with a typical range of $138K–$178K, based on 58 public New York job postings collected in 2025–2026.
How does New York compare to the national Data Engineer salary?
The national median is $138K; New York is shown above.
Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 New York postings.
Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 58 public job postings located in New York (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 New York postings required to publish. Last refreshed June 28, 2026.
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