Databricks salaries by job title (2026)
Databricks filed 432 certified H-1B applications for full-time roles in FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). The median base salary is $156,998, and the middle half of offers fall between $140,100 and $187,741.
Databricks base salary by job title
| Job title | Median base | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $140,100 | $139,443 – $152,712 | 157 |
| Sr. Software Engineer | $190,000 | $181,293 – $212,202 | 69 |
| Staff Software Engineer | $226,000 | $223,142 – $226,138 | 21 |
| Solutions Architect | $140,920 | $132,798 – $146,464 | 19 |
| Sr. Solutions Architect | $163,550 | $156,998 – $175,427 | 13 |
| Sr. Solutions Engineer | $125,112 | $117,749 – $127,161 | 12 |
| Delivery Solutions Architect | $144,000 | $144,000 – $153,317 | 9 |
| Sr. Technical Solutions Engineer | $147,450 | $144,310 – $156,998 | 9 |
| Resident Solutions Architect | $163,550 | $159,149 – $163,550 | 7 |
| Sr. Delivery Solutions Engineer | $134,971 | $132,943 – $154,638 | 7 |
| Sr. Solutions Consultant | $156,998 | $147,999 – $175,646 | 7 |
| Data Scientist | $152,610 | $152,610 – $152,610 | 6 |
| Sr. Designated Support Engineer | $210,746 | $189,592 – $212,202 | 5 |
By location
| Worksite | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $152,610 | 116 |
| Mountain View, CA | $187,741 | 104 |
| Bellevue, WA | $149,240 | 80 |
| Plano, TX | $156,998 | 47 |
| New York, NY | $160,805 | 26 |
| Seattle, WA | $167,024 | 13 |
| Chicago, IL | $144,000 | 9 |
Take-home pay
Most of Databricks's filings are for jobs in California. There, the median base of $156,998 leaves about $106,177 a year, or $8,848 a month, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and California taxes for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions. For Software Engineer ($140,100), it is about $96,419 a year. Use the California paycheck calculator to add a 401(k), a spouse or children.
Experience levels
Each filing names the prevailing-wage level the job was matched to, from entry level (I) to fully competent (IV).
| Wage level | Share of filings |
|---|---|
| I: Entry level | 5% |
| II: Qualified | 39% |
| III: Experienced | 23% |
| IV: Fully competent | 34% |
By occupation
| Occupation | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $168,124 | 219 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,100 | 132 |
| Sales Engineers | $144,000 | 18 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $209,394 | 16 |
| Statisticians | $152,610 | 8 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $181,293 | 7 |
About this data
- Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA disclosure data for FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). Only certified H-1B applications for full-time positions are counted (384,130 filings).
- Each figure is the base wage the employer stated on the application, converted to a yearly amount. Bonuses, stock (RSUs) and benefits are not included, so total pay at large tech firms is usually much higher.
- An application is filed before a worker starts and can cover a range of pay; we use the lower end of that range. Not every application leads to a hire.
- Median: half of filings are above, half below. Middle 50%: the range between the 25th and 75th percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary at Databricks?
The median base salary in Databricks's 432 certified H-1B filings is $156,998 a year, and the middle half fall between $140,100 and $187,741. Bonuses and stock are extra.
How much does a Software Engineer at Databricks make?
The median base salary for Software Engineer is $140,100 across 157 filings (middle 50%: $139,443 – $152,712).
Where does Databricks pay the most?
Among locations with at least five filings, Mountain View, CA has the highest median base salary at $187,741.
What is $156,998 after tax in California?
About $106,177 a year ($8,848 a month) for a single filer after federal, Social Security, Medicare and California taxes.