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Database Development Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Database Development Manager make in the United States? (2025)

As of November 01, 2025, the average salary for a Database Development Manager in the United States is $140,000 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $159,678
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $126,300 to $150,300
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $113,827
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75th Percentile $150,300 $12,525 $2,890 $72
Average $140,000 $11,667 $2,692 $67
25th Percentile $126,300 $10,525 $2,429 $61
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Key Factors That Influence Database Development Manager Salaries

A Database Development Manager'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 Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Database Development Manager'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): $135,560
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $136,093
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $137,869
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $140,000
  • Expert (over 8 years): $143,146
Levels Salary
Entry Level Database Development Manager $135,560
Intermediate Level Database Development Manager $136,093
Senior Level Database Development Manager $137,869
Specialist Level Database Development Manager $140,000
Expert Level Database Development Manager $143,146
$135,560 0 yr
$136,093 < 2 yrs
$137,869 2-4 yrs
$140,000 5-8 yrs
$143,146 > 8 yrs
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Database Development Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Database Development Manager'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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$126,300
Average $140,000/year
$150,300
$10,525
Average $11,667/month
$12,525
$2,429
Average $2,692/week
$2,890
$61
Average $67/hour
$72
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $150,300 $12,525 $2,890 $72
Average $140,000 $11,667 $2,692 $67
25th Percentile $126,300 $10,525 $2,429 $61

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Database Development Manager bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 55.3%
Bonuses 18.5%
Social Security 5.2%
401k/403b 3.1%
Disability 1.5%
Healthcare 3.3%
Pension 4.0%
Time Off 9.1%
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Core Compensation
Median % of Total
Base Salary $140,000 55.3%
Bonus $46,900 18.5%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $13,163 5.2%
401K/403B $7,850 3.1%
Disability $3,738 1.5%
Healthcare $8,352 3.3%
Pension $10,093 4.0%
Time Off $23,003 9.1%
Total Compensation $253,099 100%
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