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Data engineer salary in New York, NY, 2026

How much does a Data Engineer make in New York, NY?

Average base salary

$144,797
6%
above national average
Average $144,797
Low $89,714
High $233,701

The average salary for a data engineer is $144,797 per year in New York, NY. 800 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Data Engineer job openings in New York, NY

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Senior Data Engineer
Forge Global3out of 5 stars.
New York, NY
$110,000 - $130,000 a year
4 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Data Engineer in New York, NY

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
VanderHouwen
 
$390,000per year
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Entegee
 
$350,000per year
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MERCOR
 
$315,000per year
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Epic Games
 
$282,019per year
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HireQuest Inc.
 
$260,000per year
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Capital One
 
$248,861per year
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Highest paying cities for Data Engineers near New York, NY

  1. Ithaca, NY
    $172,337 per year
  2. White Plains, NY
    $151,583 per year
  3. Manhattan, NY
    $149,507 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $144,797 per year
  5. Albany, NY
    $138,597 per year

Where can a Data Engineer earn more?

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