DataSenior2026
Senior Data Engineer salary
Senior Data Engineer 2026 salary grid by seniority level, in France, the US and the UK. Data from thousands of offers and self-reported pay slips.
Senior France median
62 000 €
gross / year
Senior France daily rate
550 €
pre-tax / day
FR market
62
-56.3% offers vs 6 months ago
Salaries in France (€ gross / year)
| Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 35 000 € | 42 000 € | 50 000 € |
| Mid | 45 000 € | 55 000 € | 65 000 € |
| Senior | 52 000 € | 62 000 € | 75 000 € |
| Lead | 65 000 € | 78 000 € | 95 000 € |
Freelance daily rate (€ pre-tax / day)
| Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 250 € | 300 € | 350 € |
| Mid | 350 € | 425 € | 500 € |
| Senior | 450 € | 550 € | 650 € |
| Lead | 600 € | 750 € | 950 € |
International comparison
🇺🇸 United States
| Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $90,000 | $110,000 | $130,000 |
| Mid | $120,000 | $145,000 | $170,000 |
| Senior | $140,000 | $165,000 | $200,000 |
| Lead | $180,000 | $215,000 | $280,000 |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
| Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £40,000 | £48,000 | £58,000 |
| Mid | £52,000 | £63,000 | £75,000 |
| Senior | £60,000 | £73,000 | £90,000 |
| Lead | £80,000 | £98,000 | £125,000 |
Tips to negotiate your salary
- Know the market median: that's your anchor. The high end (max) is negotiable with a strong case.
- Negotiate the full package: base salary, bonus, equity (BSPCE/RSU), PTO, remote work, healthcare, training, equipment.
- Use your BATNA (best alternative): if you have another offer, mention it — without bluffing.
- Anticipate 'name your price' with a range: state median→max, never min→median.
- Ask for a review in 6 or 12 months if the company can't hit your target immediately.
Sources: LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Levels.fyi, Welcome to the Jungle, Indeed.
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