What is the median salary for Data Engineer in Seattle?

The median salary for Data Engineer in Seattle is USD 123,750 - USD 171,250 per year.

How does the Data Engineer salary in Seattle compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Data Engineer in United States is USD 85,000 - USD 165,000, while in Seattle it is USD 134,862 - USD 177,769.

Data Engineer Salary in United States

Data Engineer Salary in Seattle

Based on 369 job listings - Seattle, United States 2026

-34.9% vs 2025

Average salary

$134,862 - $177,769

Median salary

$123,750 - $171,250

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$94K

25th percentile$105K

Median$124K

75th percentile$173K

90th percentile$191K

50% of professionals earn between $104,500 - $172,500 USD

The median salary is $123,750

Compare with national average

Seattle

Average salary

134,862 - 177,769

Median salary

123,750 - 171,250

369 job openings

United States

Average salary

85,000 - 165,000

Median salary

120,000 - 165,000

49,040 job openings

Other cities

New York3,260 job openings

San Francisco1,558 job openings

Chicago917 job openings

Austin870 job openings

Atlanta844 job openings

Dallas723 job openings

Washington572 job openings

Charlotte557 job openings

Tucson547 job openings

Boston491 job openings

Denver300 job openings

Houston294 job openings

Phoenix250 job openings

Plano189 job openings

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The average salary for a Data Engineer in Seattle, United States is USD 134,862 - USD 177,769 per year in 2026, based on 369 job listings.

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