Data engineers who build and maintain data pipelines are in strong demand. Cloud platform expertise (Spark, Airflow, dbt) significantly boosts earning potential.
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Check this offer →Data Engineer salaries vary significantly by city. London typically pays the most in Europe — 30–45% above the European average. Amsterdam, Dublin, and Paris follow. Berlin and Munich sit around the European average. Spanish and Portuguese markets pay 15–30% below the average. San Francisco and New York lead globally.
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A competitive Data Engineer salary sits at or above the 65th percentile for your city and experience level. Anything above the 75th percentile is exceptional. Below the 40th percentile, there's usually room to negotiate — and it's worth trying.
Senior Data Engineers (7+ years) typically earn 30–45% more than mid-level rates in the same city. In high-paying markets like London, San Francisco, or Amsterdam, senior roles often exceed the figures shown for mid-level by a meaningful amount.
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