Data Engineer I
H-1B Salary Data · 249 certified filings
$124,011Avg. Salary
$55,702Minimum
$160,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Data Engineer I is $124,011 — 2% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 249 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Data Engineer I?
The average H-1B salary for Data Engineer I is $124,011 based on 249 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $55,702 to $160,000.
$124,011
Average
$55,702
Minimum
$160,000
Maximum
249
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Data Engineer I
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | $128,125 | 144 |
| United Services Automobile Association | $130,951 | 35 |
| AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. | $127,046 | 17 |
| Amazon Data Services, Inc | $141,929 | 9 |
| RELX, Inc. | $85,000 | 4 |
| AMAZON DEVELOPMENT CENTER U.S., INC. | $130,685 | 4 |
| INSPYR Solutions, LLC | $121,160 | 3 |
Section 2
Data Engineer I Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington, VA | $135,722 | 9 |
| Plano, TX | $131,796 | 20 |
| Seattle, WA | $129,572 | 77 |
| San Antonio, TX | $129,530 | 13 |
| Bellevue, WA | $126,909 | 31 |
| Dallas, TX | $123,666 | 16 |
| New York, NY | $122,925 | 9 |
| Austin, TX | $120,583 | 11 |
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Section 3
Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.