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Total compensation for a Uber Data Engineer ranges from about $168K at the entry level to $1.6M+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $435K. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L3Data Engineer (New Grad) | 0-2 YOE | $150K | $32K | $12K | $168K - $252K |
| L4Data Engineer II | 2-5 YOE | $190K | $65K | $22K | $225K - $405K |
| L5Senior Data Engineer | 5-10 YOE | $250K | $150K | $42K | $355K - $670K |
| L6Staff Data Engineer | 9-15 YOE | $293K | $277K | $67K | $500K - $1.0M |
| L7Senior Staff Data Engineer | 13+ YOE | $333K | $470K | $95K | $705K - $1.6M |
Entry-level DE.
Mid-level. Most-common external DE hire.
Senior IC. Uber uses a/b sub-levels at L5; bands shown blend.
Staff IC. Data-platform internals leadership.
Senior staff DE. External hires uncommon.
Uber data engineering uses the SWE level scheme. The Data Platform org (Hudi, Marmaray, Michelangelo) is large and well-known. Bands track SWE within ~5%.
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