What are the main factors that influence a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert'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 Engineer, Lead/Expert's salary?

A Database Engineer, Lead/Expert's salary grows with experience: a Database Engineer, Senior (4-7 years)earns $125,765, a Database Engineer, Specialist (7+ years)earns $144,418, a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert (7-10 years)earns $168,515, a Database Development Engineer VI (10-12 years)earns $188,949, a Database Development Supervisor (12+ years)earns $109,528,

What are the highest paying states for a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert?

Database Engineer, Lead/Expert salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Database Engineer, Lead/Expert roles are District of Columbia $186,600, California $185,900, Massachusetts $183,400. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Database Engineer, Lead/Expert roles make?

Salaries for Database Engineer, Lead/Expert level roles vary by specialization: Database Engineer VI: $188,949; Database Engineer V: $168,515; Database Engineer, Specialist: $144,500; Database Engineer IV: $144,418; Database Engineer, Senior: $125,800.

How do different companies affect a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Database Engineer, Lead/Expert roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary in the United States

How much does a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert in the United States is $168,600 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $81.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $200,696
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $156,700 to $185,400
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $145,866

10% $145,866

50% (Median) $168,600

90% $200,696

Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$185,400	$15,450	$3,565	$89
Average	$168,600	$14,050	$3,242	$81
25th Percentile	$156,700	$13,058	$3,013	$75

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Key Factors That Influence Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salaries

A Database Engineer, Lead/Expert'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 Engineer, Lead/Expert Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert'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 Engineer, Senior (4-7 years): $125,765
Database Engineer, Specialist (7+ years): $144,418
Database Engineer, Lead/Expert (7-10 years): $168,515
Database Development Engineer VI (10-12 years): $188,949
Database Development Supervisor (12+ years): $109,528

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Database Engineer, Senior	4-7 years	$125,765
Database Engineer, Specialist	7+ years	$144,418
Database Engineer, Lead/Expert	7-10 years	$168,515
Database Development Engineer VI	10-12 years	$188,949
Database Development Supervisor	12+ years	$109,528

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How Do Database Engineer, Lead/Expert 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 Engineer, Lead/Experts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $186,600.
California: $185,900.
Massachusetts: $183,400.

District of Columbia $186,600 California $185,900 Massachusetts $183,400 Washington $182,800 New Jersey $182,700 Alaska $182,500 Connecticut $180,100 New York $179,200

Hawaii $176,200 Rhode Island $174,800 Maryland $173,800 Minnesota $172,500 Colorado $172,000 Illinois $171,800 Oregon $171,200 Delaware $170,700

New Hampshire $170,400 Virginia $169,700 Pennsylvania $167,800 Nevada $166,800 North Dakota $166,500 Michigan $166,000 Wisconsin $165,800 Vermont $165,400

Maine $164,400 Texas $164,400 Arizona $164,300 Ohio $164,100 Georgia $162,600 Indiana $161,800 Wyoming $161,700 Utah $161,400

Iowa $161,300 Kansas $160,500 Louisiana $160,300 Missouri $160,200 North Carolina $160,200 Florida $159,500 Montana $159,100 Nebraska $158,800

Kentucky $158,600 South Carolina $157,900 Tennessee $157,500 Idaho $157,400 New Mexico $156,100 Oklahoma $155,900 Alabama $154,900 South Dakota $153,200

Arkansas $152,300 West Virginia $151,800 Mississippi $150,300

Top Paying Cities for Database Engineer, Lead/Experts

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: $212,600
San Francisco: $210,300
Oakland: $205,800

San Jose, CA $212,600

San Francisco, CA $210,300

Oakland, CA $205,800

New York, NY $194,100

Paramus, NJ $191,700

Queens Village, NY $191,700

Passaic, NJ $191,500

Bergenfield, NJ $191,500

Stamford, CT $191,200

Huntington, NY $191,100

Newark, NJ $189,800

Bridgeport, CT $189,500

Vallejo, CA $189,200

New Brunswick, NJ $189,100

Petaluma, CA $189,000

Middlesex, NJ $188,700

Somerset, NJ $188,600

Santa Cruz, CA $188,300

Boston, MA $187,300

Monterey, CA $186,700

Seattle, WA $186,300

Santa Rosa, CA $186,300

Los Angeles, CA $186,200

Juneau, AK $185,800

Washington, DC $185,600

Orange, CA $185,000

Santa Ana, CA $184,600

Anaheim, CA $184,400

Long Beach, CA $184,400

Anchorage, AK $184,300

Santa Maria, CA $183,800

Everett, WA $183,700

Danbury, CT $183,200

Bremerton, WA $182,900

Sacramento, CA $182,300

Tacoma, WA $182,300

New Suffolk, NY $182,300

Santa Barbara, CA $182,100

Trenton, NJ $181,900

San Diego, CA $181,900

Brockton, MA $181,700

Fairbanks, AK $181,300

Lompoc, CA $180,900

Lowell, MA $180,700

Ventura, CA $180,700

Nashua, NH $180,700

Stockton, CA $180,600

Modesto, CA $179,400

Poughkeepsie, NY $179,000

Olympia, WA $178,700

Kennewick, WA $178,700

New Haven, CT $178,700

Lawrence, MA $178,100

Hartford, CT $177,900

Riverside, CA $177,900

New Bedford, MA $177,700

Richland, WA $177,700

Atlantic City, NJ $177,400

San Bernardino, CA $177,400

Bakersfield, CA $177,400

New Britain, CT $177,400

New London, CT $177,300

Norwich, CT $177,200

Portsmouth, NH $177,200

Boulder, CO $176,900

Portland, OR $176,600

Worcester, MA $176,600

Minneapolis, MN $176,100

Philadelphia, PA $175,800

Honolulu, HI $175,300

Saint Paul, MN $175,200

Vineland, NJ $175,200

Providence, RI $174,700

Chicago, IL $174,200

Bellingham, WA $174,000

Springfield, MA $173,900

Baltimore, MD $173,800

Chico, CA $173,400

Pittsfield, MA $172,900

Manchester, NH $172,600

Spokane, WA $171,900

Denver, CO $171,900

Albany, NY $171,100

Troy, NY $171,000

Nassau, NY $170,800

Schenectady, NY $170,600

Wilmington, DE $170,500

Burlington, VT $170,300

Salem, OR $170,200

Portland, ME $169,700

Yakima, WA $169,500

Rochester, MN $169,000

Reno, NV $168,900

Fresno, CA $168,900

Milwaukee, WI $168,800

Detroit, MI $168,600

Ann Arbor, MI $168,600

Allentown, PA $168,500

Carson City, NV $168,200

Syracuse, NY $168,200

Colorado Springs, CO $168,200

Houston, TX $167,900

Eugene, OR $167,800

Gary, IN $167,600

Springfield, OR $167,500

Bismarck, ND $167,500

Galveston, TX $167,400

Medford, OR $167,100

Fort Collins, CO $167,000

Austin, TX $166,900

Concord, NH $166,900

Mesa, AZ $166,500

Reading, PA $166,500

Phoenix, AZ $166,500

Dallas, TX $166,500

Saint Cloud, MN $166,300

Madison, WI $166,100

Utica, NY $165,600

Raleigh, NC $165,300

Des Moines, IA $165,300

Rochester, NY $165,300

Atlanta, GA $165,100

Battle Creek, MI $165,000

Salt Lake City, UT $165,000

Lancaster, PA $164,700

Harrisburg, PA $164,500

Champaign, IL $164,300

Fort Worth, TX $164,300

Kansas City, MO $164,300

Kansas City, KS $164,300

Columbus, OH $164,200

Boca Raton, FL $164,200

Pittsburgh, PA $164,100

Richmond, VA $164,000

Indianapolis, IN $164,000

Cleveland, OH $164,000

Cincinnati, OH $163,800

Las Vegas, NV $163,800

Petersburg, VA $163,500

Huntsville, AL $163,300

Lansing, MI $163,200

Lebanon, PA $163,200

Pueblo, CO $163,100

Appleton, WI $163,100

Buffalo, NY $163,000

Dayton, OH $163,000

Racine, WI $162,900

Charlotte, NC $162,900

Saint Louis, MO $162,900

Elkhart, IN $162,800

York, PA $162,800

Gastonia, NC $162,700

Billings, MT $162,700

Beaumont, TX $162,700

Lorain, OH $162,600

Benton Harbor, MI $162,600

Toledo, OH $162,500

Binghamton, NY $162,500

Rockford, IL $162,400

Rock Hill, SC $162,400

Springfield, IL $162,300

Elyria, OH $162,300

Fargo, ND $162,300

Flagstaff, AZ $162,200

Fort Lauderdale, FL $162,100

Duluth, MN $162,000

Miami, FL $162,000

Cheyenne, WY $161,800

Grand Forks, ND $161,800

Bangor, ME $161,500

Cedar Rapids, IA $161,300

Durham, NC $161,200

Louisville, KY $161,200

Grand Rapids, MI $161,200

Hialeah, FL $161,200

Casper, WY $160,900

Scranton, PA $160,700

New Orleans, LA $160,700

Akron, OH $160,600

Virginia Beach, VA $160,600

Peoria, IL $160,300

Sarasota, FL $160,300

Nashville, TN $160,200

Omaha, NE $160,200

Green Bay, WI $160,200

Baton Rouge, LA $160,100

Charleston, SC $160,100

Jamestown, NY $160,000

Davenport, IA $160,000

Tucson, AZ $159,900

Saint Petersburg, FL $159,800

Tampa, FL $159,800

Evansville, IN $159,700

Port Arthur, TX $159,700

Bradenton, FL $159,600

Santa Fe, NM $159,300

Orlando, FL $159,000

Clearwater, FL $158,900

Canton, OH $158,600

La Crosse, WI $158,600

Albuquerque, NM $158,500

Newport News, VA $158,500

High Point, NC $158,400

Ogden, UT $158,400

Corpus Christi, TX $158,200

Norfolk, VA $158,100

Laramie, WY $158,100

Saginaw, MI $158,000

Jacksonville, FL $158,000

Rock Island, IL $158,000

Salisbury, NC $157,900

Boise, ID $157,900

Moline, IL $157,800

Fort Myers, FL $157,800

Memphis, TN $157,700

Tulsa, OK $157,600

Waterloo, IA $157,500

Spartanburg, SC $157,400

Fort Wayne, IN $157,300

Lincoln, NE $157,300

Provo, UT $157,200

Cedar Falls, IA $157,000

San Antonio, TX $157,000

Greensboro, NC $156,900

South Bend, IN $156,900

Savannah, GA $156,700

Muskegon, MI $156,600

Birmingham, AL $156,600

Winston Salem, NC $156,500

Lake Charles, LA $156,100

Anderson, IN $156,100

Lexington, KY $156,000

Augusta, GA $156,000

Greenville, SC $156,000

Lima, OH $155,900

Wichita, KS $155,800

Tuscaloosa, AL $155,800

Springfield, OH $155,700

Columbia, SC $155,700

Asheville, NC $155,400

Bloomington, IN $155,300

Knoxville, TN $154,700

Shreveport, LA $154,600

Wilmington, NC $154,400

Roanoke, VA $154,400

Topeka, KS $154,100

Frankfort, KY $154,100

Oklahoma City, OK $154,000

Chillicothe, OH $153,900

Longview, TX $153,900

Melbourne, FL $153,900

Sioux Falls, SD $153,600

Mobile, AL $153,600

Terre Haute, IN $153,500

Altoona, PA $153,400

Amarillo, TX $153,300

Killeen, TX $153,300

Chattanooga, TN $153,100

Fayetteville, AR $153,100

Sioux City, IA $152,900

Idaho Falls, ID $152,900

Lynchburg, VA $152,800

Gainesville, FL $152,500

Portsmouth, OH $152,500

Little Rock, AR $152,400

Lafayette, LA $152,400

Youngstown, OH $152,400

Daytona Beach, FL $152,300

Temple, TX $152,200

Clarksville, TN $152,200

Pensacola, FL $152,200

Hopkinsville, KY $151,700

Erie, PA $151,700

Florence, SC $151,600

Charleston, WV $151,300

Great Falls, MT $151,300

Fayetteville, NC $151,000

Tallahassee, FL $151,000

Macon, GA $151,000

Waco, TX $150,900

Helena, MT $150,800

Pine Bluff, AR $150,800

Vincennes, IN $150,600

Lubbock, TX $150,500

Alamogordo, NM $150,400

Twin Falls, ID $150,200

Rapid City, SD $150,200

Greenville, MS $149,900

Jackson, MS $149,900

Huntington, WV $149,900

Parkersburg, WV $149,700

Montgomery, AL $149,700

Wichita Falls, TX $149,500

Springfield, MO $149,500

Biloxi, MS $149,400

Monroe, LA $149,200

Sumter, SC $149,100

Johnstown, PA $149,100

Columbus, GA $149,000

Pascagoula, MS $148,700

Abilene, TX $148,700

Kingsport, TN $148,300

Albany, GA $148,300

Gulfport, MS $148,200

Alexandria, LA $147,700

Fort Smith, AR $147,200

El Paso, TX $146,800

Las Cruces, NM $146,000

Harlingen, TX $145,600

Pocatello, ID $145,600

Florence, AL $145,400

Brownsville, TX $145,300

Mcallen, TX $145,000

Dothan, AL $144,700

Columbus, MS $143,700

Altus, OK $143,000

Lawton, OK $142,600

Pierre, SD $142,000

What Skills Can Increase a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert'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

Skills	Demand Percentage
People Management	3.03%
AWS	3.77%
Open Source	3.07%

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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 Engineer, Lead/Expert'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	$190,518	13%
Open Source	$180,402	7%
Experimenting	$177,030	5%

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Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Database Engineer, Lead/Expert salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $188,418. While startup companies pay approximate $159,382.

Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$159,382
Growth Stage	51~500	$168,562
Established	501~5000	$181,941
Enterprise	5000+	$188,418

Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Database Engineer, Lead/Expert roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 43% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Database Engineer, Lead/Expert positions in Transportation or Software & Networking typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Database Engineer, Lead/Expert as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$202,320	$97.0	20%
Internet	$198,948	$96.0	18%
Energy & Utilities	$193,890	$93.0	15%
Pharmaceuticals	$192,204	$92.0	14%
Aerospace & Defense	$188,832	$91.0	12%

Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert'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.

$156,700

Average $168,600/year

$185,400

$13,058

Average $14,050/month

$15,450

$3,013

Average $3,242/week

$3,565

$75

Average $81/hour

$89

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$185,400	$15,450	$3,565	$89
Average	$168,600	$14,050	$3,242	$81
25th Percentile	$156,700	$13,058	$3,013	$75

Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert, 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 $189,000 - a projected growth of 12% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Database Engineer, Lead/Expert

Salaries for a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert 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 Engineer, Lead/Expert salary trends, .

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Most common benefits for Database Engineer, Lead/Expert

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Common company salaries for Database Engineer, Lead/Expert

Here are companies hiring for Database Engineer, Lead/Expert and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Database Engineer, Lead/Expert

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Database Engineer, Lead/Expert?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Database Engineer, Lead/Expert roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

2. How much does a lead data engineer make in the US?

As of now, the salary for a Lead Data Engineer in the United States ranges from a minimum of $160,200 to a maximum of $193,600, with an average salary around $176,700. This translates to approximately $77.00 to $93.00 per hour, or about $3,069 to $3,780 per week.

3. How much does an ETL lead earn in USA?

As of January 10, 2025, the salary for a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert in the United States ranges from a minimum of $160,200 to a maximum of $193,600, with a mid-salary of $176,700. This indicates a competitive compensation structure for professionals in this role.

4. What is the highest paid Data Engineer?

The highest paid Database Engineer, Lead/Expert, has a maximum salary of $193,600. The minimum salary for this role starts at $160,200, with a mid-range salary of $176,700. This positions them competitively within the tech industry, reflecting the demand for skilled professionals in database management.

5. What level is a lead Data Engineer?

A Lead Data Engineer is a senior-level technical lead with a strong software engineering background and expertise in database design, ready to assume additional leadership responsibilities. The salary for this role typically ranges from $160,200 to $193,600, with a midpoint of $176,700, reflecting the high demand for skilled professionals in this field.

6. Is a data engineer a high paying job?

Yes, a Database Engineer is a high-paying job. The salary ranges from a minimum of $160,200 to a maximum of $193,600, with a mid-salary of $176,700. This reflects the competitive compensation in the field, indicating strong demand and the value placed on skilled professionals in database management.

7. Can a data engineer make 200k?

A Database Engineer typically earns between $160,200 and $193,600, with a mid-salary of $176,700. While it's possible for highly skilled professionals to approach or exceed $200,000, it generally requires exceptional expertise and experience in the field.

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How much does a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert make in the United States?

Key Factors That Influence Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salaries?

How Do Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Database Engineer, Lead/Experts

What Skills Can Increase a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert's Salary?

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary by Company Size

Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert

Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary Growth & Career Path

Salary Trends for Database Engineer, Lead/Expert

Average Annual Salary of Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Over Time

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