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Databricks Mid FDE salary
Databricks mid-level Forward Deployed / Field AI seats often sit near the lower-to-middle of the $200K–$380K discussion band, with community medians for the role class near ~$255K overall.
Figures are directional public aggregates — not official Databricks offers. Equity markets, location, and refreshers move outcomes.
Compensation snapshot
| Signal | Cited figure |
|---|---|
| Level | Mid |
| Base (cited) | $160K–$190K |
| TC range | $200K–$280K |
| Directional median | $240K |
| Equity | Public-company-style RSUs are common in discussions; still verify vest and refreshers. |
Model multi-year packages with the comp calculator. Negotiate with the equity negotiation guide.
What Mid usually means
- Land lakehouse + Mosaic AI value under governance and cost constraints
- Own thin vertical slices for one workflow / persona
- Diagnose retrieval vs generation failures with eval gates
- Partner with SA motions without becoming slide-only delivery
Negotiation notes
- Clarify FDE vs SA KPI model before negotiating title or travel
- Ask about refresher expectations and location adjustments
- Compare against Snowflake / Palantir mid packages at similar scope
- Model RSU offers in the calculator with low liquidity haircut
Interview prep
Company loop: Databricks FDE interview guide. Drills: decomp, simulator, 7-day week plan.
FAQ
What is Databricks mid-level FDE salary?
Public discussions of mid-level Databricks FDE / Field AI packages often fall between roughly $200K and $280K total compensation, below the upper end of the broader $200K–$380K role band.
How does Databricks mid TC compare to the role median?
The overall Databricks FDE median cluster is often cited near ~$255K. Mid packages commonly sit around or slightly below that depending on equity and location.