Data Engineer Salary in Detroit

Pay ranges below come from 1 current data engineer listing that disclose salary nationwide, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Only 1 data engineer listing nationwide in our current feed disclose pay (around $175,500/yr) — too few to call a reliable median. Check the disclosed listings below, or sign up to see pay on matched roles.

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Walmartup to $175,500

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Data Engineer roles nationwide that list pay

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(USA) Senior, Software Engineer, Data Engineering

Walmart · Cupertino, California

$117,000 - $234,000

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What moves Data Engineer pay

Seniority

Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior data engineer roles routinely clear the top of the range above.

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same data engineer title than smaller or non-profit ones.

Local market

Cost of living and local demand shift Detroit offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Data Engineer make in Detroit?

Based on 1 disclosed range in our current feed (nationwide — we don’t yet have enough Detroit-specific data), the median is around $175,500 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.

Where do these numbers come from?

Real job listings in Climbr's feed that publish a salary range, refreshed daily and annualized for comparison. We don't use survey estimates or model-generated figures — if employers don't post pay, we don't show a number.

How can I earn more as a Data Engineer?

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