VMware employees working as Lead Data Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is 11% higher than the average of Lead Data Engineer professionals at VMware worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lead Data Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $105,019 per year (estimate) and goes up to $337,818 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Data Engineer at VMware is $174,690 per year or $84 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $278,407 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $137,850 (25th percentile) and $224,083 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 6 salaries submitted by VMware 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 $11,487 and $18,674 monthly.
Data Engineer with an estimated total pay of $186K - $270K/yr