Remote Data Engineer Jobs
Remote data engineer jobs pay a median $153k base, and RemoteFront is tracking 1,424 open right now — refreshed hourly from 20,000+ company career pages, no recruiter spam. The most in-demand skills right now are SQL, Python, AWS.
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Remote data engineer salary
The median base salary for a remote data engineer is $153k per year, with most roles between $135k and $178k — across 63 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 248% from internship ($60k) to staff ($209k) as you move up.
Base salary only (excludes bonus, commission, and equity). Median of remote US postings that disclosed pay, updated hourly. National averages (all employers, all settings) may differ.
Who's hiring remote data engineers
Experience mix across 1,424 open remote data engineer roles.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do remote data engineers make?
The median base salary for a remote data engineer is about $153k per year, with most roles between $135k and $178k — across 63 employers that disclosed pay. This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.
What companies are hiring remote data engineers?
Companies hiring remote data engineers right now include EWOR, Jobgether, EMPower, Blend360, NVIDIA, among others. RemoteFront pulls every listing straight from company career pages, so the employer list reflects who's actually hiring today.
What skills do you need for a remote data engineer job?
Across current remote data engineer postings, the most requested skills are SQL, Python, AWS, Spark, Data, ETL. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote data engineer jobs require?
59% of open remote data engineer roles are senior-level, but the feed spans entry through lead — filter by seniority to match your experience.
Can you really work as a data engineer remotely?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 1,424 open remote data engineer roles, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of September 2026.
How do I find legitimate remote data engineer jobs?
Every remote data engineer job on RemoteFront comes straight from a verified company career page — no reposts, no recruiter spam, no scams. Browse the latest above, or save a search to get new roles the moment they post.