Data Engineer Salary in SF Bay Area

Data Engineer Job Description

Data engineers are responsible for preparing data for operational or analytical use. They solve problems connected to database integration as well as extract, transfer and present data for use. Most database engineers are skilled in data-related programming languages like SQL, Ruby, Java and Python. They are also capable of using REST-oriented APIs for managing data-integration tasks.

Data engineers often work alongside a team of other engineers and data scientists. They sometimes work in business departments, where they assist in delivering data aggregations to analysts and other end users. Depending on their specific function within a company, they may also be known as data infrastructure engineers, data architects or ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) developers.

Living and Working in San Francisco

A major hub for tech startups, San Francisco mirrors nearby Silicon Valley with a few notable tech names of its own. The city hosts online companies like Uber, Twitter and Craigslist among others. San Francisco is also a major financial center and a popular tourist destination, drawing millions of visitors each year. Some of the landmarks within the city include the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and Alamo Square.

San Francisco is famous for its steep hills and foggy weather. The city is home to over a dozen neighborhoods, each offering something unique. The Financial District is responsible for the city‰Ûªs gorgeous skyline, with its high rise apartments, banks and commercial buildings. The Marina, on the other hand, offers a gentler, wide-open view, where tall buildings are replaced with clean beaches and open space.

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Based on real Hired interview data, Data Engineers in SF Bay Area earn an average annual salary of
Based on real Hired interview data, Data Engineers in SF Bay Area earn an average annual salary of
$166,928
The salaries of candidates in this role range from a low of $120,000 to a high of $200,000, with a median salary of $170,000.

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Compare Data Engineer salaries by region

Data Engineers are highest in demand in SF Bay Area, London, and New York. Browse and compare average salaries in locations where this role is also popular:

  1. SF Bay Area
  2. $185,357
  3. Minneapolis/St Paul
  4. $180,000
  5. Phoenix
  6. $178,296
  7. Seattle
  8. $172,093
  9. Los Angeles
  10. $170,264
  11. New York
  12. $169,696
  13. Boston
  14. $160,477
  15. Washington D.C.
  16. $155,566
  17. Denver
  18. $152,999
  19. Austin
  20. $152,225
  21. San Diego
  22. $149,500
  23. Philadelphia
  24. $147,178
  25. Dallas/Ft Worth
  26. $145,693
  27. Tampa
  28. $145,333
  29. Chicago
  30. $143,508
  31. Atlanta
  32. $137,717
  33. Columbus
  34. $134,842
  35. Houston
  36. $133,534
  37. Toronto
  38. C$132,883
  39. London
  40. £92,155
  41. Dublin
  42. €87,500
  43. France
  44. €65,000
  1. SF Bay Area
  2. $185,357
  3. Minneapolis/St Paul
  4. $180,000
  5. Phoenix
  6. $178,296
  7. Seattle
  8. $172,093
  9. Los Angeles
  10. $170,264
  11. New York
  12. $169,696
  13. Boston
  14. $160,477
  15. Washington D.C.
  16. $155,566
  17. Denver
  18. $152,999
  19. Austin
  20. $152,225
  21. San Diego
  22. $149,500
  23. Philadelphia
  24. $147,178
  25. Dallas/Ft Worth
  26. $145,693
  27. Tampa
  28. $145,333
  29. Chicago
  30. $143,508
  31. Atlanta
  32. $137,717
  33. Columbus
  34. $134,842
  35. Houston
  36. $133,534
  37. Toronto
  38. C$132,883
  39. London
  40. £92,155
  41. Dublin
  42. €87,500
  43. France
  44. €65,000
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Where Data Engineers are highest in demand

    Data Engineers are highest in demand in SF Bay Area, London, and New York. Browse and compare average salaries in locations where this role is also popular: