Remote Data Engineer Salary in United States
Remote data engineer jobs in United States pay a median $150k base, with most roles between $130k and $170k. Here's the full pay breakdown by experience level — across 78 employers that disclosed pay, refreshed hourly — plus 1,021 open roles hiring now.
These roles are open to candidates based in United States, including globally-remote positions you can do from anywhere.
Remote data engineer salary
The median base salary for a remote data engineer is $150k per year, with most roles between $130k and $170k — across 78 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 57% from entry ($103k) to lead ($162k) 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do remote data engineers make in United States?
The median base salary for a remote data engineer in United States is about $150k per year, with most roles between $130k and $170k — across 78 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 Jobgether, Truelogic, Clera, Ensemble Health Partners, Rackspace, 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?
60% 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 in United States?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 1,021 open remote data engineer roles in United States, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of November 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.