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Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer (DP-700) salary: what it pays (2026)
Indicative pay ranges for roles that commonly value DP-700 - broken down by role and by market. These are orientation figures, not a salary survey, so use them to compare and plan, then verify for your own city and year.
Indicative ranges for orientation only - not surveyed data, and not financial or career advice.
What DP-700 tends to pay
Pay for DP-700 holders tracks the underlying data-engineering role far more than the single Fabric cert. US aggregators put data engineers broadly in the US$95k-150k range, rising well above that with seniority. These are indicative figures that vary by region, employer and experience, and the certification is one factor among many.
Pay by role (indicative)
| Junior Data Engineer | $85,000 - $115,000 |
|---|---|
| Data Engineer (Fabric / Azure) | $100,000 - $150,000 |
| Analytics Engineer | $100,000 - $145,000 |
| Senior Data Engineer | $135,000 - $185,000 |
Bands are indicative US figures unless stated. Actual pay depends on experience, employer, city and year.
Other markets (indicative)
| United Kingdom | ~£45k-75k |
|---|---|
| India | ~₹8-18 LPA |
| Australia | ~A$105k-155k |
Jobs that often ask for it
- Data engineer
- Analytics engineer
- ETL/ELT developer
- Fabric data engineer
Weigh the pay against the cost
Salary is only half the picture. Before you commit, check what DP-700 actually costs to sit and maintain, and where it can take you over a career.
- See the full fee breakdown in the DP-700 cost and overview (exam fee, retake, materials and renewal).
- Estimate your total spend, including a possible retake, with our exam cost calculator.
Where DP-700 leads (with a pay ladder)
These career paths show how pay typically climbs stage by stage, and where DP-700 fits on the way up: