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Database Engineer: Average Salary & Pay Trends 2026 | Glassdoor
How much does Database Engineer make?
Total pay range
$119K - $182K/yr
$146K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$99K - $143K/yrBase pay
$21K - $38K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 20251.6K Salaries submitted
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Database Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $154,524, Financial Services with a median total pay of $143,463, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $140,856, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $129,049, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $125,325.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Database Engineer are Meta, Google, and Apple.
Frequently asked questions about Database Engineer salaries
The average salary for Database Engineer is $146,468 per year or $70 per hour, with top earners making up to $219,979 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $119,313 (25th percentile) to $181,911 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1551 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Database Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Database Engineer is $181,911 per year, $15,159 per month or $87 per hour.
The lowest salary for Database Engineer is $119,313 per year, $9,943 per month or $57 per hour.
Recent salaries shared by Database Engineer
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Database Engineer
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4-6 years
$98K/yr
($98K • $0)
Phoenix, AZ
submitted on Dec 12, 2024
$98K/yr
$98K • $0
Database Engineer
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1-3 years
$69K/yr
($69K • $0)
Jacksonville, FL
submitted on Dec 11, 2024
$69K/yr
$69K • $0
Database Engineer
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1-3 years
$89K - $104K/yr
Rolling Meadows, IL
submitted on Dec 2, 2024
$89K - $104K/yr
Database Engineer
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1-3 years
$50K/yr
($50K • $0)
Saint Louis, MO
submitted on Nov 13, 2024
$50K/yr
$50K • $0
Database Engineer
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10-14 years
$101K - $118K/yr
Chicago, IL
submitted on Nov 4, 2024
$101K - $118K/yr
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Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
Database Engineer salary in US
A Database Engineer salary range in US can vary based on important factors such as education, skills, certifications, and years of experience. A Database Engineer in US can expect to see an entry level salary range of $57,104 to $122,682 per year, based on 2,178 salary contributions. At the highest seniority level, an experienced Database Engineer in US can make a salary range of $51,021 to $119,329 with at least 0 years of experience, based on 5 salary contributions. The top 3 companies in US where a Database Engineer gets the highest compensation are London Stock Exchange Group plc, Zuora and Leidos Holdings, Inc.. Bigger companies typically pay 35.00% more than smaller companies for a Database Engineer.