Gen employees working as Data Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is 4% higher than the average of Data Engineer professionals at Gen worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Data Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $129,460 per year (estimate) and goes up to $273,393 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Data Engineer at Gen is $133,902 per year or $64 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $215,200 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $105,050 (25th percentile) and $172,455 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Gen Data Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Data Engineer professionals typically earn between $51 and $83 per hour.
Data Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,754 and $14,371 monthly.
Data Engineer with an estimated total pay of $60 - $91/hr