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Database Development Engineer V Salary in the United States

How much does a Database Development Engineer V make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Database Development Engineer V in the United States is $168,490 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $81.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $200,203
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $156,390 to $185,090
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $145,374
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Database Development Engineer V Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $185,090 $15,424 $3,559 $89
Average $168,490 $14,041 $3,240 $81
25th Percentile $156,390 $13,033 $3,008 $75
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Key Factors That Influence Database Development Engineer V Salaries

A Database Development Engineer V'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 Engineer V Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Database Development Engineer V'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $163,614
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $164,517
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $164,878
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $166,684
  • Expert (over 8 years): $173,941
Levels Salary
Entry Level Database Development Engineer V$163,614
Intermediate Level Database Development Engineer V$164,517
Senior Level Database Development Engineer V$164,878
Specialist Level Database Development Engineer V$166,684
Expert Level Database Development Engineer V$173,941
$163,614 0 yr
$164,517 < 2 yrs
$164,878 2-4 yrs
$166,684 5-8 yrs
$173,941 > 8 yrs
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How Do Database Development Engineer V 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 Engineer Vs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $186,490.
  • California: $185,790.
  • Massachusetts: $183,290.

Top Paying Cities for Database Development Engineer Vs

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:

  • San Jose: $212,490
  • San Francisco: $210,390
  • Oakland: $205,690

What Skills Can Increase a Database Development Engineer V's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • People Management (Mentioned in 3.03% Job Postings): People management refers to the practice of recruiting, training, engaging and retaining employees to optimize their talent and maximize their productivity.
  • AWS (Mentioned in 3.77% Job Postings): Amazon Web Services, Inc. is a subsidiary of Amazon that provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments, on a metered pay-as-you-go basis.
  • Open Source (Mentioned in 3.07% Job Postings): Open source is a term that originally referred to open source software (OSS). Open source software is code that is designed to be publicly accessible—anyone can see, modify, and distribute the code as they see fit
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People Management 3.03%
AWS 3.77%
Open Source 3.07%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Database Development Engineer V's salary.
  • People Management: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Open Source: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Experimenting: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
People Management
 $190,394
13%
Open Source
 $180,284
7%
Experimenting
 $176,915
5%
Mentoring Others
 $176,915
5%
Accountability
 $175,230
4%
Data Engineering
 $175,230
4%
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Database Development Engineer V Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Database Development Engineer V'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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$156,390
Average $168,490/year
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$13,033
Average $14,041/month
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$3,008
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$3,559
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Average $81/hour
$89
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $185,090 $15,424 $3,559 $89
Average $168,490 $14,041 $3,240 $81
25th Percentile $156,390 $13,033 $3,008 $75

Database Development Engineer V Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Database Development Engineer V, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Database Development Engineer VI role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $188,800 - a projected growth of 12% over your current level.

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Salary Trends for Database Development Engineer V

Salaries for a Database Development Engineer V can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $161,867 in 2023 to around $161,515 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Database Development Engineer V salary trends, .

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