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Data engineer salary in Washington, DC (Updated 2026)

How much does a Data Engineer make in Washington, DC?

Average base salary

$134,923
same
as national average
Average $134,923
Low $90,769
High $200,556

The average salary for a data engineer is $134,923 per year in Washington, DC. 315 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 26, 2026).

Data Engineer job openings in Washington, DC

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Senior Manager, Data Engineeri...
Scribd, Inc.
Washington, DC
$154,500 - $265,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Data Engineer in Washington, DC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Jobot
 
$300,000per year
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CIRCLE
 
$222,500per year
West Monroe
 
$212,000per year
Morales Professional
 
$200,000per year
Itech US, Inc.
 
$200,000per year
D&G Support Services, LLC
 
$195,000per year

Highest paying cities for Data Engineers near Washington, DC

  1. Bolling AFB, DC
    $190,871 per year
  2. Redmond, WA
    $157,209 per year
  3. San Jose, CA
    $150,192 per year
  4. Pentagon, DC
    $149,970 per year
  5. Charlotte, NC
    $149,428 per year

Where can a Data Engineer earn more?

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