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 $114,631, a Database Development Manager (12+ years)earns $146,225, a Database Development Senior Manager (12+ years)earns $190,375, a Database Development Director (12+ years)earns $208,401, a VP of Database Development (12+ years)earns $230,606,

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 Hawaii

How much does a Database Development Director make in Hawaii?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Database Development Director in Hawaii is $208,500 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $100.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $241,360
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $193,000 to $225,700
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $178,888

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Database Development Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$225,700	$18,808	$4,340	$109
Average	$208,500	$17,375	$4,010	$100
25th Percentile	$193,000	$16,083	$3,712	$93

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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): $114,631
Database Development Manager (12+ years): $146,225
Database Development Senior Manager (12+ years): $190,375
Database Development Director (12+ years): $208,401
VP of Database Development (12+ years): $230,606

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Database Development Supervisor	12+ years	$114,631
Database Development Manager	12+ years	$146,225
Database Development Senior Manager	12+ years	$190,375
Database Development Director	12+ years	$208,401
VP of Database Development	12+ years	$230,606

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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:

Aiea: $207,400
Anahola: $206,000
Captain Cook: $206,000

Aiea, HI $207,400 Anahola, HI $206,000 Captain Cook, HI $206,000 Eleele, HI $206,000 Ewa Beach, HI $207,400 Kapolei, HI $206,900 Haiku, HI $206,000 Hakalau, HI $206,000

Haleiwa, HI $206,000 Hana, HI $206,000 Hanalei, HI $206,000 Hanamaulu, HI $206,000 Hanapepe, HI $206,000 Hauula, HI $206,500 Hawaii National Park, HI $206,000 Hawi, HI $206,000

Hilo, HI $206,000 Princeville, HI $206,000 Holualoa, HI $206,000 Honaunau, HI $206,000 Honokaa, HI $206,000 Honomu, HI $206,000 Hoolehua, HI $206,000 Kaaawa, HI $206,800

Kahuku, HI $206,000 Kahului, HI $206,000 Kailua, HI $207,400 Ocean View, HI $206,000 Waikoloa, HI $206,000 Keauhou, HI $206,000 Kailua Kona, HI $206,000 Kalaheo, HI $206,000

Kalaupapa, HI $206,000 Kamuela, HI $206,000 Kaneohe, HI $207,400 Kapaa, HI $206,000 Kaumakani, HI $206,000 Kaunakakai, HI $206,000 Keaau, HI $206,000 Kealakekua, HI $206,000

Kealia, HI $206,000 Kekaha, HI $206,000 Kihei, HI $206,000 Kilauea, HI $206,000 Kapaau, HI $206,000 Koloa, HI $206,000 Kualapuu, HI $206,000 Kunia, HI $206,700

Kurtistown, HI $206,000 Lahaina, HI $206,000 Laie, HI $206,200 Lanai City, HI $206,000 Laupahoehoe, HI $206,000 Lawai, HI $206,000 Lihue, HI $206,000 Makawao, HI $206,000

Makaweli, HI $206,000 Maunaloa, HI $206,000 Mountain View, HI $206,000 Naalehu, HI $206,000 Ninole, HI $206,000 Ookala, HI $206,000 Paauilo, HI $206,000 Pahala, HI $206,000

Pahoa, HI $206,000 Paia, HI $206,000 Papaaloa, HI $206,000 Papaikou, HI $206,000 Pearl City, HI $207,400 Pepeekeo, HI $206,000 Puunene, HI $206,000 Volcano, HI $206,000

Wahiawa, HI $206,700 Pukalani, HI $206,000 Mililani, HI $207,000 Kula, HI $206,000 Waialua, HI $206,000 Waianae, HI $206,200 Wailuku, HI $206,000 Waimanalo, HI $207,400

Waimea, HI $206,000 Waipahu, HI $207,300 Honolulu, HI $207,400 J B P H H, HI $207,400 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $206,800 Schofield Barracks, HI $206,700 Fort Shafter, HI $207,400 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $207,400

Camp H M Smith, HI $207,400 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $207,300 Wake Island, HI $207,400

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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$193,000

Average $208,500/year

$225,700

$16,083

Average $17,375/month

$18,808

$3,712

Average $4,010/week

$4,340

$93

Average $100/hour

$109

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$225,700	$18,808	$4,340	$109
Average	$208,500	$17,375	$4,010	$100
25th Percentile	$193,000	$16,083	$3,712	$93

Database Development Director Salary Growth & Career Path

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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 $230,700 - a projected growth of 11% over your current level.

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