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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Data Engineer Salary After Tax in Eugene

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท OR ยท Single filer

Rent: ComfortableCOL Index: 1.13

Data Engineer Salary Range

25th Percentile

$95,000

Take-home:

$68,197

$5,683/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$120,000

Take-home:

$83,565

$6,964/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$155,000

Take-home:

$104,424

$8,702/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $120,000

Gross Salary$120,000
Federal Tax(15.0%)โ€“$18,047
OR State Taxโ€“$9,208
Social Securityโ€“$7,440
Medicareโ€“$1,740
Annual Take-Home$83,565
$6,964Monthly
$3,214Bi-Weekly
30.36%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Eugene

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)21.5% โ€” Comfortable

1BR Monthly Rent

$1,500/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$1,880/mo

COL Index

1.13

Comfortable Rent Max

$1,741/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $6,964 ($83,568/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$3,482

per month

  • โ€บRent / mortgage
  • โ€บGroceries
  • โ€บUtilities
  • โ€บInsurance
  • โ€บMinimum debt payments
  • โ€บTransportation
Wants30%

$2,089

per month

  • โ€บDining out
  • โ€บStreaming services
  • โ€บGym
  • โ€บHobbies
  • โ€บTravel
  • โ€บShopping
Savings20%

$1,393

per month

  • โ€บEmergency fund
  • โ€บ401(k) / IRA
  • โ€บInvestments
  • โ€บDown payment fund
  • โ€บDebt payoff (extra)

Needs / year

$41,784

Wants / year

$25,070

Savings / year

$16,714

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Data Engineer salary in Eugene?

The median Data Engineer salary in Eugene (OR) is $120,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $95,000 and the 75th percentile is $155,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Data Engineer in Eugene?

At the median salary of $120,000, a Data Engineer in OR takes home approximately $83,565 per year ($6,964/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 30.36%.

Can a Data Engineer afford rent in Eugene?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Eugene is $1,500/month. On the median Data Engineer salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 21.5%, which is "Comfortable". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($1,741/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Data Engineer salaries in Eugene?

Eugene has a cost-of-living index of 1.13 (1.00 = national average). Eugene is 13% more expensive than the US average, which reduces the real purchasing power of the Data Engineer salary.