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American Express Data Engineer Salaries

Data Engineer compensation in United States at American Express ranges from $144K per year for Band 30 to $230K per year for Band 40. The median yearly compensation in United States package totals $149K. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for American Express's total compensation packages. Last updated: 4/15/2026

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Level Name
Total
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Band 30
Software Engineer I(Entry Level)
$144K
$133K
$0
$11.2K
Software Engineer II
$143K
$136K
$7.3K
$0
Software Engineer III
$ --
$ --
$ --
$ --
Band 35
Senior Software Engineer I
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$ --
$ --
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Vesting Schedule

25%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

At American Express, Stock/equity grants are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

  • 25% vests in the 1st-YR (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-YR (2.08% monthly)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-YR (2.08% monthly)

  • 25% vests in the 4th-YR (2.08% monthly)



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FAQ

The highest paying salary package reported for a Data Engineer at American Express in United States sits at a yearly total compensation of $260,000. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at American Express for the Data Engineer role in United States is $151,400.
When negotiating your Data Engineer offer at American Express, leverage salary data to understand market rates, highlight your relevant experience, and consider all components of the compensation package. Our professional negotiators have helped candidates secure $50K+ more in total compensation.

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