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Total compensation for a Apple Data Engineer ranges from about $162K at the entry level to $1.4M+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $390K. Below is the full breakdown by level - base salary, annual equity, and bonus - from public-source data.
Public-source estimates (Beta). Last updated 2026-05. Figures are annualized USD.
| Level | Years | Base (p50) | Equity/yr (p50) | Bonus (p50) | Total (p25-p90) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICT2Data Engineer (New Grad) | 0-2 YOE | $142K | $33K | $14K | $162K - $247K |
| ICT3Data Engineer | 2-5 YOE | $185K | $55K | $25K | $215K - $375K |
| ICT4Senior Data Engineer | 5-9 YOE | $225K | $125K | $40K | $315K - $580K |
| ICT5Staff Data Engineer | 8-14 YOE | $280K | $225K | $65K | $450K - $905K |
| ICT6Distinguished Data Engineer | 13+ YOE | $325K | $405K | $90K | $625K - $1.4M |
Entry-level DE.
Mid-level. Most-common external DE hire.
Senior IC.
Staff IC.
Distinguished IC. External hires very rare.
Apple data engineering uses ICT levels. Apple Services, Privacy Engineering, and Maps data orgs hire heavily. Bands track SWE within ~5%.
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