# Data Engineer salary in Boston

> The median posted pay for a Data Engineer in Boston is $170,250 a year (USD); the middle half of listings sit between $140,750 and $203,625. 20 listings, last 365 days.

Data as of 2026-11-06 · https://alderhq.app/salaries/data-engineer/boston

- Median posted pay: $170,250
- 25th to 75th: $140,750 to $203,625
- Listings with pay: 20

## By level

**Data Engineer posted annual pay in Boston (USD)**

| Level | Listings | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | 8 | $111,875 | $134,102 | $160,625 |
| Senior | 5 | $150,000 | $173,750 | $213,000 |
| Staff | 5 | $185,000 | $240,000 | $243,500 |

## Method

- Each figure is the midpoint of a pay range that an employer posted on a live Data Engineer listing in Boston, annualised, over the last 365 days (20 listings).
- It is posted pay, not what people are paid. Many employers post a range, then hire anywhere inside it.
- Percentiles are shown only where at least 3 listings back them.
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## Questions

### What is the average Data Engineer salary in Boston?

The median posted pay is $170,250 a year, based on 20 live listings with a stated range in the last 365 days. The middle half is $140,750 to $203,625.

### Is this what Data Engineers actually earn?

No. It is the pay employers posted on open listings, which is a range they intend to hire within, not reported earnings.

### How does Data Engineer pay change with level in Boston?

Unspecified: median $134,102 (8 listings); Senior: median $173,750 (5 listings); Staff: median $240,000 (5 listings).

## Cite

Alder. "Data Engineer salary in Boston". Data as of 2026-11-06. https://alderhq.app/salaries/data-engineer/boston