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How much does a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert make in Salt Lake City, UT? The average Database Engineer, Lead/Expert salary in Salt Lake City, UT is $163,900 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $147,600 and $179,200. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary $132,760 Salt Lake City,UT April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary $147,600 Salt Lake City,UT April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary $163,900 Salt Lake City,UT April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary $179,200 Salt Lake City,UT April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary $193,130 Salt Lake City,UT April 24, 2024
25% $147,600 10% $132,760 90% $193,130 75% $179,200 $163,900 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Database Engineer, Lead/Expert designs, codes, tests, debugs, and documents complex databases at the highest levels of complexity. Develops or modifies procedures to solve complex database design problems, including performance, scalability, security and integration issues. Being a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert typically requires a bachelor's degree. Has full technical knowledge of all phases of database engineering. In addition, Database Engineer, Lead/Expert typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Being a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in solution or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Working as a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert typically requires 10+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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    Database Engineer, Specialist

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    Bachelor's Degree

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    10 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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