Remote Data Engineer Salary – updated May 2025

The average salary for remote data engineer is $100,000 per year. This is based on data from 1540 job openings.

Where do you get the data from?

Data is based on 1540 job openings.

How much does a Data Engineer make?

The salary range for data engineer is anywhere between $60,000 to $180,000 per year.

Can you provide a breakdown of salary data by years of experience?

Below is a breakdown of salary data by years of experience:

EXPERIENCE MINIMUM SALARY AVERAGE SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
Entry Level Data Engineer (0-1 years) $60,000 $72,500 $85,000
Mid Level Data Engineer (2-4 years) $85,000 $102,500 $120,000
Senior Level Data Engineer (5-9 years) $120,000 $135,000 $150,000
Lead Level Data Engineer (10+ years) $150,000 $165,000 $180,000
* Data is based on 1540 job openings.

What is the salary range for remote Entry-Level Data Engineer?

The salary range for entry-level data engineer is between $60,000 and $85,000 per year.

What is the salary range for remote Senior-Level Data Engineer?

The salary range for senior-level data engineer is between $120,000 and $150,000 per year.

Can Data Engineer be fully remote?

Yes, Data Engineer positions can be fully remote. Companies such as dLocal, Nansen, Veeam Software are hiring remotely for Data Engineer. Check out the latest remote Data Engineer job openings below.

Are there any remote job openings for Data Engineer?

Yes, there are 1540 remote job openings:

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