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Posted pay · data as of 2026-11-06
Data Engineer salary in Washington DC
The median posted pay for a Data Engineer in Washington DC is $150,000 a year (USD); the middle half of listings sit between $119,400 and $164,675. 38 listings, last 365 days.
- Median posted pay
- $150,000
- 25th to 75th
- $119,400 to $164,675
- Listings with pay
- 38
By level
| Level | Listings | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | 26 | $119,400 | $142,300 | $154,200 |
| Senior | 7 | $162,175 | $180,000 | $197,500 |
Method
- Each figure is the midpoint of a pay range that an employer posted on a live Data Engineer listing in Washington DC, annualised, over the last 365 days (38 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 Washington DC?
The median posted pay is $150,000 a year, based on 38 live listings with a stated range in the last 365 days. The middle half is $119,400 to $164,675.
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 Washington DC?
Unspecified: median $142,300 (26 listings); Senior: median $180,000 (7 listings).
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Alder. "Data Engineer salary in Washington DC". Data as of 2026-11-06. https://alderhq.app/salaries/data-engineer/washington-dc