Senior Data Engineer Salary in New York

💰 $160K–$220K salary range

Median: $193K  ·  Based on 75 public job postings  ·  Updated June 28, 2026

This Senior 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.

📊 Salary breakdown

Senior Data Engineer pay in New York vs. national

• New York: $193K median
• National: $177K median

New York Senior Data Engineer pay runs 9% above the national median.

Data salaries in New York by seniority

• Data Engineering Manager: $154K
• Data Engineer: $162K
• Senior Data Engineer: $193K
• Platform Engineer: $217K
• Staff Data Engineer: $237K

What does a Senior Data Engineer in New York do?

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

Common questions

What is the average Senior Data Engineer salary in New York?
The median pay is $193K, with a typical range of $160K–$220K, based on 75 public New York job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does New York compare to the national Senior Data Engineer salary?
The national median is $177K; 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.

Methodology

Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 75 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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