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10 of the Most Popular Types of Data Engineer Jobs in 2026

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The skills and qualifications that you need to start a career as a data engineer may vary from employer to employer. Most companies look for applicants with at least a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or electrical engineering. You can also pursue a master’s degree in computer science. Professionals with an associate degree in a computer-related field may qualify for some positions if they have extensive work experience in database engineering. You could also pursue professional certification, such as the Certified Data Management Professional credentials.

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Top Types Of Data Engineer Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Data Engineer positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Data Engineer Airflow

    Salary range: $114,500 - $137,500

    Data Engineer Airflow is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Data Engineer Airflow jobs pay between $114,500 (25th percentile) and $137,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Data Engineer Airflow job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Entry Level Ai Data Engineer

    Salary range: $114,500 - $137,500

    Entry Level Ai Data Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Entry Level Ai Data Engineer jobs pay between $114,500 (25th percentile) and $137,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Entry Level Ai Data Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Data Engineer Flink

    Salary range: $114,500 - $137,500

    Data Engineer Flink is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Data Engineer Flink jobs pay between $114,500 (25th percentile) and $137,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Data Engineer Flink job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Senior Data Engineer

    Salary range: $106,000 - $144,000

    Senior Data Engineer is a common job search query. Most salaries for Senior Data Engineer jobs pay between $106,000 (25th percentile) and $144,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Senior Data Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Aws Big Data Engineer

    Salary range: $111,500 - $147,500

    Aws Big Data Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Aws Big Data Engineer jobs pay between $111,500 (25th percentile) and $147,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Aws Big Data Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Cvs Data Engineer

    Salary range: $114,500 - $137,500

    Cvs Data Engineer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Cvs Data Engineer jobs pay between $114,500 (25th percentile) and $137,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Cvs Data Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Data Engineer Remote Work From Home

    Salary range: $114,500 - $137,500

    Data Engineer Remote Work From Home is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Data Engineer Remote Work From Home jobs pay between $114,500 (25th percentile) and $137,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Data Engineer Remote Work From Home job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Lead Data Engineer

    Salary range: $102,500 - $135,000

    Lead Data Engineer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Lead Data Engineer jobs pay between $102,500 (25th percentile) and $135,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Lead Data Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Staff Data Engineer

    Salary range: $69,000 - $125,000

    Staff Data Engineer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Staff Data Engineer jobs pay between $69,000 (25th percentile) and $125,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Staff Data Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Data Engineer Data

    Salary range: $133,500 - $170,000

    Data Engineer Data is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Data Engineer Data jobs pay between $133,500 (25th percentile) and $170,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Data Engineer Data job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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