As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Database Engineer, Senior in India is ₹ 12,85,800, with an hourly rate of ₹ 618, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 10,78,800 to ₹ 14,83,200, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 10,78,800
50TH(Median)   ₹ 12,85,800
75TH   ₹ 14,83,200
Database Engineer, Senior Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Database Engineer, Senior Salary ₹ 10,78,800 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Database Engineer, Senior Salary ₹ 12,85,800 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Database Engineer, Senior Salary ₹ 14,83,200 India April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Database Engineer, Senior salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Database Engineer, Senior is about ₹ 12,85,800 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 618, a monthly salary of about ₹ 1,07,150, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 24,727. Click the switch button below to see more details about Database Engineer, Senior hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Database Engineer, Senior's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 42,237 - ₹ 47,301, while Intermediate make ₹ 42,627 - ₹ 47,691, Senior earn ₹ 43,666 - ₹ 48,600, Specialist earn ₹ 47,951 - ₹ 52,885, Expert can reach ₹ 49,899 - ₹ 54,963 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Database Engineer, Senior ₹ 45,743
Intermediate Level Database Engineer, Senior ₹ 46,003
Senior Level Database Engineer, Senior ₹ 47,042
Specialist Level Database Engineer, Senior ₹ 51,197
Expert Level Database Engineer, Senior ₹ 53,145
₹ 45,743 0 yr
₹ 46,003 < 2 yrs
₹ 47,042 2-4 yrs
₹ 51,197 5-8 yrs
₹ 53,145 > 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, Senior?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Database Engineer, Senior are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 13,93,475 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 12,00,952, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 11,67,562 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Database Engineer III or Database Engineer, Senior?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Database Engineer III makes more than a Database Engineer, Senior. A Database Engineer III earns an average annual salary of ₹ 15,28,714. And a Database Engineer, Senior earns an average annual salary of ₹ 12,85,800.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Database Engineer III
₹ 9,61,714
₹ 20,11,177
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