As of January 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of data engineer entry level in the United States is $41. While Salary.com is seeing that data engineer entry level salary in the US can go up to $47 or down to $35, but most earn between $38 and $44. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of data engineer entry level in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile data engineer entry level Salary | $35 | US | January 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile data engineer entry level Salary | $38 | US | January 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile data engineer entry level Salary | $41 | US | January 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile data engineer entry level Salary | $44 | US | January 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile data engineer entry level Salary | $47 | US | January 01, 2026 |
An entry-level data engineer typically earns a salary that ranges from $60,000 to $90,000 annually, depending on factors such as location, company size, and industry. Responsibilities include designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with data scientists and analysts to support data-driven decision-making. Proficiency in programming languages like Python or Java, familiarity with SQL, and knowledge of data warehousing solutions are often required. Entry-level positions may also involve learning about cloud platforms and big data technologies....
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0 - 2 years experience
Bachelor's Degree
2 - 4 years experience
Bachelor's Degree
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