What are the main factors that influence a Database Development Director's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Database Development Director's salary?

A Database Development Director's salary grows with experience: a Database Development Supervisor (12+ years)earns $121,431, a Database Development Manager (12+ years)earns $154,898, a Database Development Senior Manager (12+ years)earns $201,668, a Database Development Director (12+ years)earns $220,764, a VP of Database Development (12+ years)earns $244,285,

What are the highest paying states for a Database Development Director?

Database Development Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Database Development Director roles are District of Columbia $220,800, California $220,000, Massachusetts $217,000. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Database Development Director roles make?

Salaries for Database Development Director level roles vary by specialization: VP of Database Development: $220,700; Database Planning Director: $199,390; Database Engineering Director: $199,389; Database Development Senior Manager: $182,190; Database Engineering Senior Manager: $182,142.

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Database Development Director Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a Database Development Director make in District of Columbia?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Database Development Director in District of Columbia is $220,800 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $106.

However, a Database Development Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $255,761
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $204,400 to $239,100
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $189,469

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Database Development Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$239,100	$19,925	$4,598	$115
Average	$220,800	$18,400	$4,246	$106
25th Percentile	$204,400	$17,033	$3,931	$98

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Key Factors That Influence Database Development Director Salaries

A Database Development Director's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Database Development Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Database Development Director's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Database Development Supervisor (12+ years): $121,431
Database Development Manager (12+ years): $154,898
Database Development Senior Manager (12+ years): $201,668
Database Development Director (12+ years): $220,764
VP of Database Development (12+ years): $244,285

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Database Development Supervisor	12+ years	$121,431
Database Development Manager	12+ years	$154,898
Database Development Senior Manager	12+ years	$201,668
Database Development Director	12+ years	$220,764
VP of Database Development	12+ years	$244,285

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How Do Database Development Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Database Development Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $220,800.
California: $220,000.
Massachusetts: $217,000.

District of Columbia $220,800 California $220,000 Massachusetts $217,000 Washington $216,200 New Jersey $216,200 Alaska $215,900 Connecticut $213,100 New York $212,000

Hawaii $208,500 Rhode Island $206,800 Maryland $205,600 Minnesota $204,100 Colorado $203,500 Illinois $203,300 Oregon $202,500 Delaware $202,000

New Hampshire $201,600 Virginia $200,800 Pennsylvania $198,500 Nevada $197,400 North Dakota $197,000 Michigan $196,400 Wisconsin $196,200 Vermont $195,800

Maine $194,500 Texas $194,500 Arizona $194,300 Ohio $194,200 Georgia $192,400 Indiana $191,400 Wyoming $191,300 Utah $191,000

Iowa $190,900 Kansas $189,900 Louisiana $189,600 Missouri $189,500 North Carolina $189,500 Florida $188,700 Montana $188,300 Nebraska $187,900

Kentucky $187,700 South Carolina $186,900 Tennessee $186,400 Idaho $186,200 New Mexico $184,700 Oklahoma $184,400 Alabama $183,200 South Dakota $181,300

Arkansas $180,200 West Virginia $179,600 Mississippi $177,900

Top Paying Cities for Database Development Directors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Parcel Return Service: $220,800
Washington: $220,800
Naval Anacost Annex: $220,800

Parcel Return Service, DC $220,800 Washington, DC $220,800 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $220,800 Washington Navy Yard, DC $220,800

Database Development Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Database Development Director's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$204,400

Average $220,800/year

$239,100

$17,033

Average $18,400/month

$19,925

$3,931

Average $4,246/week

$4,598

$98

Average $106/hour

$115

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$239,100	$19,925	$4,598	$115
Average	$220,800	$18,400	$4,246	$106
25th Percentile	$204,400	$17,033	$3,931	$98

Database Development Director Salary Growth & Career Path

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VP of Database Development

For a Database Development Director, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the VP of Database Development role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $244,300 - a projected growth of 11% over your current level.

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