Data Engineer, Specialist
H-1B Salary Data · 33 certified filings
$143,415Avg. Salary
$105,754Minimum
$185,993Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Data Engineer, Specialist is $143,415 — 18% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 33 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Data Engineer, Specialist?
The average H-1B salary for Data Engineer, Specialist is $143,415 based on 33 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $105,754 to $185,993.
$143,415
Average
$105,754
Minimum
$185,993
Maximum
33
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Data Engineer, Specialist
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The Vanguard Group, Inc. | $143,415 | 33 |
Section 2
Data Engineer, Specialist Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Plano, TX | $145,730 | 8 |
| Malvern, PA | $139,896 | 16 |
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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.