MetLife employees working as Lead Data Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 11 ratings. This is 6% lower than the average of Lead Data Engineer professionals at MetLife worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lead Data Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $105,030 per year (estimate) and goes up to $337,918 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Data Engineer at MetLife is $174,701 per year or $84 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $278,445 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $137,853 (25th percentile) and $224,106 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by MetLife Lead Data Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Lead Data Engineer professionals typically earn between $66 and $108 per hour.
Lead Data Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,488 and $18,675 monthly.
Data Engineer with an estimated total pay of $124K - $165K/yr
