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Data roles pay a median of $199K in 2026, based on 2,213 public job postings. Top-paying: Platform Engineer at $250K. Data covers data professionals who build the pipelines, models, and analytics the business runs on.
Median $199K across 2,213 public job postings. 8 roles tracked.
| Role | Median | Range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Platform Engineer | $250K | $203K–$295K | 1,213 |
| 2. VP Data | $240K | $200K–$292K | 60 |
| 3. Staff Data Engineer | $230K | $194K–$268K | 121 |
| 4. Senior Data Engineer | $200K | $160K–$240K | 308 |
| 5. Data Team Lead | $185K | $151K–$225K | 70 |
| 6. Data Engineering Manager | $179K | $150K–$230K | 121 |
| 7. Data Engineer | $170K | $125K–$220K | 297 |
| 8. Data Analyst | $135K | $95K–$154K | 23 |
Data covers data professionals who build the pipelines, models, and analytics the business runs on. Figures reflect base salary at AI-native and high-growth companies — no private placement data.
The median Data salary is $199K in 2026, based on 2,213 public job postings. The highest-paying Data role is Platform Engineer at $250K.
Platform Engineer: $250K; VP Data: $240K; Staff Data Engineer: $230K.
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. We require a minimum of 15 postings per role.
USD base salary aggregated from 2,213 public job postings (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. At least 15 postings required per role. Last refreshed June 10, 2026.
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