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Data engineer salary in Atlanta, GA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Data Engineer make in Atlanta, GA?

Average base salary

$130,710
same
as national average
Average $130,710
Low $88,273
High $193,549

The average salary for a data engineer is $130,710 per year in Atlanta, GA. 179 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 9, 2026).

Data Engineer job openings in Atlanta, GA

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Data Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton3.9out of 5 stars.
Atlanta, GA
$77,500 - $176,000 a year
Full-time
10 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Data Engineer in Atlanta, GA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Capital One
 
$256,850per year
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Revinate
 
$220,000per year
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DCI Solutions
 
$212,500per year
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CIRCLE
 
$203,500per year
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Google
 
$176,800per year
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Oracle
 
$174,200per year
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Highest paying cities for Data Engineers near Atlanta, GA

  1. Dunwoody, GA
    $140,895 per year
  2. Marietta, GA
    $138,815 per year
  3. Morrow, GA
    $138,815 per year
  4. Brookhaven, GA
    $138,815 per year
  5. Atlanta, GA
    $130,710 per year

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