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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.

If you are interested in a job related to Data Engineer, here are some popular related job searches with the most open positions on ZipRecruiter.

Top Types Of Data Engineer Jobs

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

  • 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.

  • 1099 Data Engineer

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

    1099 Data Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for 1099 Data Engineer jobs pay between $114,500 (25th percentile) and $137,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for 1099 Data Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Dbt Data Engineer

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

    Dbt Data Engineer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Dbt Data Engineer jobs pay between $114,500 (25th percentile) and $137,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Dbt Data Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Data Engineer Manager

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

    Data Engineer Manager is a common job search query. Most salaries for Data Engineer Manager 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 Manager job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Data Transformation

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

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

  • Amazon Data Engineer

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

    Amazon Data Engineer is a common job search query. Most salaries for Amazon Data Engineer jobs pay between $114,500 (25th percentile) and $137,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Amazon Data Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Azure Data Engineer

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

    Azure Data Engineer is a common job search query. Most salaries for Azure Data Engineer jobs pay between $114,500 (25th percentile) and $137,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Azure Data Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Weekend Data Engineer Contract

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

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

  • Union Data Engineer

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

    Union Data Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Union Data Engineer jobs pay between $114,500 (25th percentile) and $137,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Union 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.

  • Amway Warehouse

    Salary range: $32,000 - $38,000

    Amway Warehouse is a typical job search query Most salaries for Amway Warehouse jobs pay between $32,000 (25th percentile) and $38,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Amway Warehouse 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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