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Lead Data Engineer salary in New York

Employer-stated pay · updated Oct 16, 2026

Lead Data Engineer pay in New York is measured from 6 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is senior, where 6 postings put the middle half between $170,625 and $191,250, with a median of $180,000.

The one range here rests on fewer than 10 postings, so read it as a strong hint rather than a benchmark; the sample column shows exactly what backs each number.

2 lead data engineer roles are open in New York right now, 2 listing pay.

LevelMarket rangeMedianSample
Senior $170,625 – $191,250 $180,000 6hint

Entry is junior titles. Mid is mid-level and manager titles. Senior is senior titles. Lead is director, VP and above. Rows marked hint rest on fewer than 10 postings: read them as a hint, not a benchmark.

Ranges span the 25th to 75th percentile of employer-stated base pay for the level. Median is the 50th percentile. Sample is the number of postings measured.

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