How Much Do Remote Data Engineer Jobs Pay? (September 2026)
As of September 2026, the median Data Engineer salary for remote roles is $170,750 a year. Most roles pay between $114,860 and $231,997 (the 10th–90th percentile), drawn from 180 live salaried listings across 135 companies. All figures are converted to annual US dollars so different sources compare like-for-like.
How pay has moved
Median base salary by the month each role was posted, across current live listings. A monthly snapshot builds a firmer long-run trend over time.
Highest-paying employers
Employers ranked by median advertised base among those with at least two salaried listings for remote roles; each one’s best-paying open roles are listed beneath it.
Methodology: Data Engineer listings for remote roles with a published salary, updated daily. Figures come from roles that are open right now. Ranges and single figures are converted to an annual US-dollar midpoint; hourly rates are annualised and out-of-band values dropped. Salary data is self-reported by employers and covers the roles that disclose pay — treat it as a directional guide, not a guarantee.