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 $113,733, a Database Development Manager (12+ years)earns $145,060, a Database Development Senior Manager (12+ years)earns $188,838, a Database Development Director (12+ years)earns $206,728, a VP of Database Development (12+ years)earns $228,745,

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 Engineering Director: $199,390; Database Planning Director: $199,390; Database Development Senior Manager: $182,190; Database Engineering Senior Manager: $182,135.

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Database Development Director Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Database Development Director make in Rhode Island?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Database Development Director in Rhode Island is $206,800 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $99.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $242,525
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $191,900 to $225,500
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $178,334

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Database Development Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$225,500	$18,792	$4,337	$108
Average	$206,800	$17,233	$3,977	$99
25th Percentile	$191,900	$15,992	$3,690	$92

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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): $113,733
Database Development Manager (12+ years): $145,060
Database Development Senior Manager (12+ years): $188,838
Database Development Director (12+ years): $206,728
VP of Database Development (12+ years): $228,745

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Database Development Supervisor	12+ years	$113,733
Database Development Manager	12+ years	$145,060
Database Development Senior Manager	12+ years	$188,838
Database Development Director	12+ years	$206,728
VP of Database Development	12+ years	$228,745

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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:

Adamsville: $210,200
Albion: $206,700
Ashaway: $211,000

Adamsville, RI $210,200 Albion, RI $206,700 Ashaway, RI $211,000 Barrington, RI $206,700 Block Island, RI $209,900 Bradford, RI $210,800 Bristol, RI $206,500 Carolina, RI $209,100

Charlestown, RI $209,300 Chepachet, RI $206,300 Clayville, RI $206,500 Coventry, RI $206,300 West Greenwich, RI $206,100 East Greenwich, RI $206,400 Exeter, RI $210,800 Fiskeville, RI $206,700

Forestdale, RI $206,500 Foster, RI $206,100 Glendale, RI $206,100 Greene, RI $208,500 Greenville, RI $206,700 Harmony, RI $206,600 Harrisville, RI $206,300 Hope, RI $206,700

Hope Valley, RI $211,000 Hopkinton, RI $211,000 Jamestown, RI $208,900 Kenyon, RI $210,800 Little Compton, RI $210,100 Manville, RI $206,700 Mapleville, RI $206,100 Newport, RI $209,000

Middletown, RI $209,800 North Kingstown, RI $206,100 North Scituate, RI $206,600 Oakland, RI $206,300 Pascoag, RI $206,200 Pawtucket, RI $206,700 Central Falls, RI $206,700 Cumberland, RI $206,700

Lincoln, RI $206,700 Portsmouth, RI $208,100 Prudence Island, RI $206,300 Rockville, RI $211,000 Saunderstown, RI $209,000 Shannock, RI $210,700 Slatersville, RI $206,500 Slocum, RI $209,000

Tiverton, RI $210,200 Wakefield, RI $208,800 Kingston, RI $208,900 Narragansett, RI $208,900 Peace Dale, RI $208,800 Warren, RI $206,600 Warwick, RI $206,700 Westerly, RI $211,100

West Kingston, RI $209,000 West Warwick, RI $206,700 Wood River Junction, RI $210,800 Woonsocket, RI $206,500 North Smithfield, RI $206,600 Wyoming, RI $210,800 Providence, RI $206,700 Cranston, RI $206,700

North Providence, RI $206,700 East Providence, RI $206,700 Riverside, RI $206,700 Rumford, RI $206,700 Smithfield, RI $206,700 Johnston, RI $206,700

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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$191,900

Average $206,800/year

$225,500

$15,992

Average $17,233/month

$18,792

$3,690

Average $3,977/week

$4,337

$92

Average $99/hour

$108

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$225,500	$18,792	$4,337	$108
Average	$206,800	$17,233	$3,977	$99
25th Percentile	$191,900	$15,992	$3,690	$92

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 $228,800 - a projected growth of 11% over your current level.

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