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Data engineer salary in Boston, MA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Data Engineer make in Boston, MA?

Average base salary

$145,001
6%
above national average
Average $145,001
Low $100,206
High $209,820

The average salary for a data engineer is $145,001 per year in Boston, MA. 168 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 26, 2026).

Data Engineer job openings in Boston, MA

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Forward Deployed Engineer - Da...
Deloitte3.9out of 5 stars.
Boston, MA
$134,500 - $265,100 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Data Engineer in Boston, MA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Jobot
 
$300,000per year
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Plymouth Rock Assurance
 
$285,750per year
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Fidelity TalentSource
 
$264,021per year
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ezCater
 
$246,500per year
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Publicis Sapient
 
$210,000per year
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Meta
 
$205,704per year
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Highest paying cities for Data Engineers near Boston, MA

  1. Quincy, MA
    $169,933 per year
  2. Waltham, MA
    $167,904 per year
  3. Cambridge, MA
    $153,617 per year
  4. Boston, MA
    $145,001 per year
  5. North Quincy, MA
    $140,000 per year

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