As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Database Engineer III in India is ₹ 12,85,722, with an hourly rate of ₹ 618, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 10,78,763 to ₹ 14,83,142, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 10,78,763
50TH(Median)   ₹ 12,85,722
75TH   ₹ 14,83,142
Database Engineer III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Database Engineer III Salary ₹ 10,78,763 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Database Engineer III Salary ₹ 12,85,722 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Database Engineer III Salary ₹ 14,83,142 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Database Engineer III Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Database Engineer III salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Database Engineer III is about ₹ 12,85,722 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 618, a monthly salary of about ₹ 1,07,144, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 24,725. Click the switch button below to see more details about Database Engineer III hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Database Engineer IIIs Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Database Engineer III's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 42,227 - ₹ 47,272, while Intermediate make ₹ 42,615 - ₹ 47,660, Senior earn ₹ 43,650 - ₹ 48,565, Specialist earn ₹ 47,918 - ₹ 52,859, Expert can reach ₹ 49,866 - ₹ 54,942 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Database Engineer III ₹ 45,719
Intermediate Level Database Engineer III ₹ 45,978
Senior Level Database Engineer III ₹ 47,013
Specialist Level Database Engineer III ₹ 51,168
Expert Level Database Engineer III ₹ 53,120
₹ 45,719 0 yr
₹ 45,978 < 2 yrs
₹ 47,013 2-4 yrs
₹ 51,168 5-8 yrs
₹ 53,120 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 96%
Intermediate Level 96%
Senior Level 96%
Specialist Level 96%
Expert Level 96%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Database Engineer III?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Database Engineer III are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 13,93,390 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 12,00,879, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 11,67,491 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Database Planning and Performance Engineer III or Database Engineer III?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Database Planning and Performance Engineer III makes more than a Database Engineer III. A Database Planning and Performance Engineer III earns an average annual salary of ₹ 15,19,251. And a Database Engineer III earns an average annual salary of ₹ 12,85,722.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Database Planning and Performance Engineer III
₹ 9,55,761
₹ 19,98,726
Database Engineer IV
₹ 16,23,848
₹ 29,78,063
Database Engineer I
₹ 2,54,861
₹ 9,79,164
Database Engineer II
₹ 6,11,443
₹ 13,04,170