# Data Engineer salary in Seattle

> The median posted pay for a Data Engineer in Seattle is $207,846 a year (USD); the middle half of listings sit between $188,556 and $227,450. 12 listings, last 365 days.

Data as of 2026-11-03 · https://alderhq.app/salaries/data-engineer/seattle

- Median posted pay: $207,846
- 25th to 75th: $188,556 to $227,450
- Listings with pay: 12

## By level

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

| Level | Listings | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | 3 | $125,375 | $145,000 | $255,500 |
| Senior | 5 | $190,000 | $192,500 | $210,000 |
| Staff | 3 | $228,300 | $230,000 | $258,500 |

## Method

- Each figure is the midpoint of a pay range that an employer posted on a live Data Engineer listing in Seattle, annualised, over the last 365 days (12 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 Seattle?

The median posted pay is $207,846 a year, based on 12 live listings with a stated range in the last 365 days. The middle half is $188,556 to $227,450.

### 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 Seattle?

Unspecified: median $145,000 (3 listings); Senior: median $192,500 (5 listings); Staff: median $230,000 (3 listings).

## Cite

Alder. "Data Engineer salary in Seattle". Data as of 2026-11-03. https://alderhq.app/salaries/data-engineer/seattle