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Total compensation for a Nvidia Data Engineer ranges from about $168K at the entry level to $2.3M+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $485K. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC3Data Engineer (New Grad) | 0-2 YOE | $150K | $53K | $12K | $168K - $338K |
| IC4Data Engineer | 2-5 YOE | $185K | $122K | $25K | $248K - $600K |
| IC5Senior Data Engineer | 5-9 YOE | $240K | $218K | $38K | $360K - $915K |
| IC6Staff Data Engineer | 8-14 YOE | $295K | $410K | $60K | $545K - $1.4M |
| IC7Distinguished Data Engineer | 13+ YOE | $350K | $715K | $90K | $805K - $2.3M |
Entry-level DE.
Mid-level. Common entry from FAANG data orgs.
Senior IC.
Staff IC. Cross-platform telemetry leadership.
Distinguished IC. External hires extremely rare.
Nvidia data engineering uses IC levels. AI Enterprise data, DGX Cloud telemetry, and the GPU-fleet observability stack are major hiring areas. Bands track SWE within ~5%; significant retention upside from NVDA appreciation.
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