Data Engineer vs Software Engineer
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Data Engineer earns US$11,712 more per year — 14% above a Software Engineer
| Salary | Data Engineer12 salaries | Software Engineer541 salaries |
|---|---|---|
| Average | US$97,222 | US$85,510 |
| Bottom 10% | US$28,200 | US$24,000 |
| 25th percentile | US$45,600 | US$42,000 |
| Median | US$72,000 | US$72,000 |
| 75th percentile | US$147,000 | US$120,000 |
| Top 10% | US$196,000 | US$159,996 |
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