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Total compensation for a LinkedIn Data Engineer ranges from about $168K at the entry level to $1.2M+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $385K. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior AssociateData Engineer (New Grad) | 0-2 YOE | $145K | $32K | $15K | $168K - $252K |
| SeniorSenior Data Engineer | 3-6 YOE | $195K | $62K | $28K | $235K - $415K |
| StaffStaff Data Engineer | 5-9 YOE | $235K | $112K | $42K | $315K - $580K |
| Senior StaffSenior Staff Data Engineer | 8-13 YOE | $275K | $213K | $60K | $430K - $820K |
| DistinguishedDistinguished Data Engineer | 12+ YOE | $320K | $330K | $95K | $580K - $1.2M |
Entry DE.
Mid-level. Most-common external DE hire.
Senior IC.
Staff IC. Data-platform internals leadership.
Distinguished IC. External hires very rare.
LinkedIn data engineering uses the same Senior / Staff / Senior Staff / Distinguished ladder as SWE. The Data Platform org open-sourced Kafka and Pinot; bands track SWE within ~3%.
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