Data Engineering
H-1B Salary Data · 144 certified filings
$173,435Avg. Salary
$75,754Minimum
$264,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Data Engineering is $173,435 — 43% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 144 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Data Engineering?
The average H-1B salary for Data Engineering is $173,435 based on 144 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $75,754 to $264,000.
$173,435
Average
$75,754
Minimum
$264,000
Maximum
144
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Data Engineering
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | $175,389 | 141 |
Section 2
Data Engineering Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain View, CA | $217,857 | 7 |
| Redmond, WA | $173,585 | 115 |
Related Roles
Senior Big Data Engineer ($143,945)
Lead Infrastructure Engineer ($143,006)
Analog Design Engineer ($141,163)
Senior Research Fellow ($82,954)
Product Manager Iii - Tech ($177,539)
Lead Application Architect ($145,755)
Software Developers, Applications ($124,076)
Business Intel Engineer II ($136,529)
System Architect - Iii ($127,115)
Software Development Engineer - Firmware ($174,466)
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.