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Principal Data Engineer

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April 11, 2024 3 minute read

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A Principal Data Engineer is a senior-level role responsible for overseeing and managing the data engineering team and ensuring the quality, security, and efficiency of data pipelines and infrastructure. Principal Data Engineers work closely with other technical teams, such as software engineers and data scientists, to ensure that data is used effectively throughout the organization.

The Role of a Principal Data Engineer

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Salaries for Principal Data Engineer

City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$246,000

$322,000

$442,000

$322,000

San Francisco

$180,000

$220,000

$255,000

$220,000

Seattle

$170,000

$215,000

$281,000

$215,000

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City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$246,000

$322,000

$442,000

$322,000

San Francisco

$180,000

$220,000

$255,000

$220,000

Seattle

$170,000

$215,000

$281,000

$215,000

Austin

$171,000

$222,000

$296,000

$222,000

Toronto

$130,000

$150,000

$200,000

$150,000

London

£78,000

£98,000

£119,000

£98,000

Paris

€57,000

€64,500

€76,000

€64,500

Berlin

€120,000

€135,000

€149,000

€135,000

Tel Aviv

₪755,000

₪980,000

₪1,135,000

₪980,000

Singapore

S$148,000

S$222,000

S$318,000

S$222,000

Beijing

¥690,000

¥844,000

¥1,040,000

¥844,000

Shanghai

¥370,000

¥526,000

¥698,000

¥526,000

Shenzhen

¥452,000

¥640,000

¥894,000

¥640,000

Bengalaru

₹1,230,000

₹1,748,000

₹2,301,000

₹1,748,000

Delhi

₹1,768,000

₹2,440,000

₹3,130,000

₹2,440,000

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