What are the main factors that influence a Database Engineer I'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 I's salary?

A Database Engineer I's salary grows with experience: starting around $76,757 for beginners, reaching about $79,476 at mid-level, and approach $80,069 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Database Engineer I?

Database Engineer I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Database Engineer I roles are District of Columbia $84,690, California $84,368, Massachusetts $83,244. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Database Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Database Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Database Engineer VI: $188,792; Database Engineer V: $168,406; Database Engineer, Specialist: $144,400; Database Engineer IV: $144,398; Database Engineer III: $125,761.

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Database Engineer I Salary in Delaware

How much does a Database Engineer I make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Database Engineer I in Delaware is $77,461 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,631
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,020 to $85,402
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,424

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Database Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,402	$7,117	$1,642	$41
Average	$77,461	$6,455	$1,490	$37
25th Percentile	$68,020	$5,668	$1,308	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Database Engineer I Salaries

A Database Engineer I'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 I Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Database Engineer I'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): $76,757
Early Career (1-2 years): $77,698
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $79,476
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $79,832
Expert (over 8 years): $80,069

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Database Engineer I	$76,757
Intermediate Level Database Engineer I	$77,698
Senior Level Database Engineer I	$79,476
Specialist Level Database Engineer I	$79,832
Expert Level Database Engineer I	$80,069

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How Do Database Engineer I 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 Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $84,690.
California: $84,368.
Massachusetts: $83,244.

District of Columbia $84,690 California $84,368 Massachusetts $83,244 Washington $82,938 New Jersey $82,908 Alaska $82,800 Connecticut $81,745 New York $81,317

Hawaii $79,947 Rhode Island $79,305 Maryland $78,869 Minnesota $78,272 Colorado $78,043 Illinois $77,966 Oregon $77,676 Delaware $77,461

New Hampshire $77,327 Virginia $77,025 Pennsylvania $76,146 Nevada $75,702 North Dakota $75,557 Michigan $75,327 Wisconsin $75,243 Vermont $75,075

Texas $74,608 Maine $74,578 Arizona $74,532 Ohio $74,478 Georgia $73,775 Indiana $73,423 Wyoming $73,354 Utah $73,247

Iowa $73,201 Kansas $72,834 Louisiana $72,727 North Carolina $72,688 Missouri $72,673 Florida $72,375 Montana $72,214 Nebraska $72,061

Kentucky $71,977 South Carolina $71,671 Tennessee $71,480 Idaho $71,403 New Mexico $70,845 Oklahoma $70,723 Alabama $70,271 South Dakota $69,514

Arkansas $69,101 West Virginia $68,879 Mississippi $68,214

Top Paying Cities for Database Engineer Is

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:

Lincoln: $80,169
Little Creek: $79,427
Magnolia: $79,756

Lincoln, DE $80,169 Little Creek, DE $79,427 Magnolia, DE $79,756 Milford, DE $80,169 Marydel, DE $79,129 Millsboro, DE $80,169 Millville, DE $80,705 Milton, DE $80,169

Nassau, DE $80,169 Ocean View, DE $80,705 Rehoboth Beach, DE $80,705 Seaford, DE $79,328 Selbyville, DE $80,705 Smyrna, DE $79,037 Viola, DE $79,756 Woodside, DE $79,527

Bear, DE $78,456 Newark, DE $78,486 Claymont, DE $78,548 Delaware City, DE $78,486 Hockessin, DE $78,548 Kirkwood, DE $78,486 Middletown, DE $78,876 Montchanin, DE $78,548

New Castle, DE $78,548 Odessa, DE $78,984 Port Penn, DE $78,272 Rockland, DE $78,548 Saint Georges, DE $78,486 Townsend, DE $78,869 Winterthur, DE $78,548 Lewes, DE $80,169

Wilmington, DE $78,548 Dover, DE $79,389 Dover Afb, DE $79,573 Bethany Beach, DE $80,705 Bethel, DE $79,328 Bridgeville, DE $80,169 Camden Wyoming, DE $79,473 Cheswold, DE $79,205

Clayton, DE $79,007 Dagsboro, DE $80,705 Delmar, DE $79,328 Ellendale, DE $80,169 Felton, DE $80,169 Fenwick Island, DE $80,705 Frankford, DE $80,705 Frederica, DE $80,169

Georgetown, DE $80,169 Greenwood, DE $80,169 Harbeson, DE $80,169 Harrington, DE $80,169 Hartly, DE $78,968 Houston, DE $80,169 Kenton, DE $79,007 Laurel, DE $79,328

Yorklyn, DE $78,548

Database Engineer I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Database Engineer I'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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$68,020

Average $77,461/year

$85,402

$5,668

Average $6,455/month

$7,117

$1,308

Average $1,490/week

$1,642

$33

Average $37/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,402	$7,117	$1,642	$41
Average	$77,461	$6,455	$1,490	$37
25th Percentile	$68,020	$5,668	$1,308	$33

Database Engineer I Salary Growth & Career Path

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