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Posted pay · data as of 2026-11-06
Data Engineer salary in Los Angeles
The median posted pay for a Data Engineer in Los Angeles is $151,818 a year (USD); the middle half of listings sit between $140,750 and $185,250. 12 listings, last 365 days.
- Median posted pay
- $151,818
- 25th to 75th
- $140,750 to $185,250
- Listings with pay
- 12
By level
| Level | Listings | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | 4 | $128,278 | $134,102 | $137,250 |
| Senior | 7 | $151,818 | $176,939 | $185,500 |
Method
- Each figure is the midpoint of a pay range that an employer posted on a live Data Engineer listing in Los Angeles, annualised, over the last 365 days (12 listings).
- It is posted pay, not what people are paid. Many employers post a range, then hire anywhere inside it.
- Percentiles are shown only where at least 3 listings back them.
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Questions
What is the average Data Engineer salary in Los Angeles?
The median posted pay is $151,818 a year, based on 12 live listings with a stated range in the last 365 days. The middle half is $140,750 to $185,250.
Is this what Data Engineers actually earn?
No. It is the pay employers posted on open listings, which is a range they intend to hire within, not reported earnings.
How does Data Engineer pay change with level in Los Angeles?
Unspecified: median $134,102 (4 listings); Senior: median $176,939 (7 listings).
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Alder. "Data Engineer salary in Los Angeles". Data as of 2026-11-06. https://alderhq.app/salaries/data-engineer/los-angeles